What can we expect from the 2024 Conventions? Heather and Joanne look at the role of political conventions in American life, from the “King Caucus” era of the early 1800s, to President Lincoln’s ascendance at the 1860 RNC, to the impact of the 1968 DNC on the political process.
Heather and Joanne discuss the power of political history in the “Backstage” po ... Show More
Aug 2024
Stay Tuned 8/1: Elections, Now & Then (with Joanne Freeman)
Former Now & Then co-host Joanne Freeman joins Preet Bharara on Stay Tuned with Preet. They discuss Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, how Democrats have embraced Vice President Kamala Harris, what to expect in the November election, & more. Listen to the full episode: http ... Show More
11m 45s
Sep 2023
Heather Cox Richardson on Stay Tuned with Preet
Heather Cox Richardson, host of Now & Then, joins Stay Tuned with Preet to discuss her new book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.” They talk about the origins of the terms “liberal” and “conservative,” a 1937 anti-FDR manifesto that presaged today’s GOP, and t ... Show More
41s
Dec 2020
The Decade That Was 2020
On this year-in-review episode of Stay Tuned, "The Decade That Was 2020,” Preet looks back on some of the conversations that defined this painful, trying, and sometimes-hopeful year — from impeachment, to COVID-19, to racial justice, to the presidential election.
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1h 8m
Jan 2021
Bonus: The Lincoln Project founders on the future of the GOP
Next Question with Katie Couric is gearing up for its third season, launching Feb. 25, 2021. In the meantime, Katie shares a really important and fascinating conversation she had this week. The 92nd Street Y invited Katie to moderate a talk with the founders of the Lincoln Projec ... Show More
49m 58s
Jan 2024
Election 2024: What Is Happening?
Primaries, caucuses, conventions, court cases -- oh, it's a lot. Hannah and Nick have the most important dates and some crucial context for your calendar this election year. Buckle up, 2024 is already underway.Check out our recommended listening for more helpful info!Primaries an ... Show More
23m 9s
Nov 2023
Elected While In A Coma (1980)
It’s November 5th. This day in 1980, voters in the Maryland 5th Congressional District have just re-elected Gladys Noon Spellman — despite the fact that she is in a coma from which she would never recover.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the twists and turns of the election, how C ... Show More
12m 33s
Dec 2023
The Rise & Fall of Political Parties
The two party division of the US political system is as evident as ever as we warm up to the 2024 elections. But where does this state of affairs come from?
Don speaks to Michael Barone, political analyst, historian and journalist, to find out more about the history of the Democr ... Show More
45m 8s