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With economics being all the rage these days and everyone on social media becoming experts in tariff and spending policy, Joe and Jon discuss one of the most serious economic problems a country can face.Join us every Thursday this summer for new pop quizzes and leave a comment be ... Show More

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on August 30, 2021.___From 1531-1532, Pizzaro and his group conquered and destroyed the Inca Civilization. Climbing the Andes Mountains, the ... Show More

Recently, Jon mentioned "Sherman's Neckties" in an episode that referenced the American Civil War. Now it's time to talk about these fascinating--and terrifying--examples of psychological warfare!Join us every Thursday this summer for new pop quizzes, and comment below with any t ... Show More

In this episode of Upgrade America, we dive deep into the post-election landscape and what Trump's second term could mean for the nation. We start by congratulating Trump and offering a blueprint on what he needs to do to truly upgrade America. From economic policy to immigration ... Show More

In the end America got a swift and decisive call as to the next president: Donald Trump. We invite the hosts of “Checks and Balance”, our subscriber-only podcast on American politics, onto the show to discuss what we know so far—about the presidency, Congressional races and ballo ... Show More

In this episode, Tudor and Julian Epstein, a Democratic strategist, discuss the current political climate. Tudor addresses the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, emphasizing the need for civil discourse and the dangers of divisive rhetoric. Epstein critiques ... Show More

In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, historians Rana Mitter and Hannah Skoda explore the historical episodes that have most to tell us about Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election, and consider the political role of archbis ... Show More

How do our politicians use the media? Throughout the 2024 election we have seen a boom in the use of social media and cable news, so how far back does this go? To find out, Don speaks first to crisis public relations expert and TikTok star, Molly McPherson, to hear about this yea ... Show More

A media analysis and discussion about the 2024 U.S. Election largely being called "The Podcast Election." 00:00 Trump vs Harris, by the numbers 05:02 Available Time Spent is the key 07:43 Media Comparison, Trump vs Harris 11:16 How Media & Politics Have Evolved 13:43 Presidential ... Show More

Eliot and Eric welcome Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, and author of America Last: The Right's Century Long Romance with Foreign Dictators. They discuss the origin story of "America First" during the ... Show More

Last night, at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination, becoming the first woman of color in U.S. history to do so.Astead W. Herndon and Reid J. Epstein, who cover politics for The Times, discuss the story this convention t ... Show More

With political polarization at an all-time high, what does it look like for two well-informed people with opposing views to have dialog across different ideas?On Today's Show: Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News, co-host of the podcast Counter Points, and author of several bo ... Show More

In this episode, Tudor Dixon talks with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to discuss the current political landscape and the upcoming election. Johnson reflects on his experiences in Congress, emphasizing the need for principled leadership and a unified government to implement co ... Show More