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January 03, 2019

Politics & Polls #120: Immigration Then & Now

Issues related to immigration have occupied a central role in political debates, especially during the Trump presidency. Although the current focus…

December 20, 2018

Politics & Polls #119: The Role of First Lady

First ladies often play big roles in the White House, either behind the scenes or in the public eye.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang…

December 13, 2018

Politics & Polls #118: The Politics of Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the politics of…

December 05, 2018

Politics & Polls #117: Thunderdome Politics with Greg Sargent

Donald Trump’s presidency has been unsettling to some, often spurring controversy while testing our country’s political institutions. Some argue he…

November 29, 2018

Politics & Polls #116: Another Look at the Midterms

Three weeks after the midterm elections, the results are finally clear.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang examine the emerging consensus…

November 15, 2018

Politics & Polls #115: Conservatism Today with Arthur Brooks

How is today’s brand of conservatism different from past presidencies? In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the ins and outs of conservatism…

November 08, 2018

Politics & Polls #114: Midterms Reactions with Valerie Jarrett

Democrats gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 6, while Republicans bolstered their majority in the U.S. Senate. Democrats…

November 01, 2018

Politics & Polls #113: A Week of Hate Crimes

The past week has been marked by a series of hate crimes. Pipe bombs were sent to a few political critics of President Donald Trump by a fanatic in…

October 25, 2018

Politics & Polls #112: A Midterms Update

Uncertainty looms regarding next week’s midterm elections.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang consider the dynamics shaping the midterm…

October 18, 2018

Politics & Polls #111: How Technology Changed Illicit Trade

Technological innovations have fundamentally altered the landscape of illicit trade. From war lords to state actors, top-down forces have harnessed…

October 10, 2018

Politics & Polls #110: The Aftermath of the Kavanaugh Confirmation

Following a bitter and contentious confirmation process, Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in to the Supreme Court. Could his confirmation…

October 04, 2018

Politics & Polls #109: What’s Next for Kavanaugh?

Questions abound regarding what impact the recently opened FBI investigation will have on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation process…

September 26, 2018

Politics & Polls #108: How Money Restricts Access to Political Office

Working-class citizens have been historically underrepresented in American politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the…

September 20, 2018

Politics & Polls #107: The Kavanaugh Saga

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault. How might this play out? And what effect will it have on the midterm…

September 13, 2018

Politics & Polls #106: How the Conservative News Media Shaped History

The conservative news media has had a historical role in shaping national politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the influence of…

August 31, 2018

Politics & Polls #105: This Week in Washington

Between the death of Senator John McCain, recent developments in the Trump-Russia investigation, and Congressional upsets, quite a bit has unfolded…

August 22, 2018

Politics & Polls #104: What is the 25th Amendment?

The 25th Amendment has become a popular topic during Donald Trump’s presidency. The amendment, adopted in 1967, addresses what happens if the…

August 14, 2018

Politics & Polls #103: Blue State Federalism

In recent history, federalism has been favored by the Republican party, while Democrats have aimed to nationalize certain policies. But given…

August 08, 2018

Politics & Polls #102: Baseball and the American Presidency

Sports have a long history of being intertwined with American politics. Drawing on his experience as a former presidential speechwriter, Curt…

August 01, 2018

Politics & Polls #101: The Centrist Paradox

The United States and Europe have seen a rise in outsider political movements, with more voters supporting populist authoritarian leaders who buck…

Politics & Polls #100: The Trump Presidency

In this special 100th episode of Politics & Polls, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang reflect on aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency that have…

Politics & Polls #99: Who is Atticus Finch?

Fictional work often stimulates a broader debate about politics and history. This was the case following the release of Harper Lee’s “Go Set a…

Politics & Polls #98: A Review of the Carter Presidency

Every so often, a presidency comes to be seen in a new light. An example of this is President Jimmy Carter, a man viewed by some as part of a…

Politics & Polls #97: “Any Man” Featuring Amber Tamblyn

The #MeToo movement has transformed American political debate, having a huge influence on prominent figures in a number of arenas. Many believe it…

Politics & Polls #96: A Historical Review of Anti-Semitism in Eastern Europe

With the recent rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence in Europe and parts of the United States, the history of anti-Semitism has gained renewed…