In this episode, Ryan and Patrick Ruffini discuss the evolving dynamics of American politics, particularly focusing on the rise of Donald Trump's multiracial coalition and the shifting voting patterns among minority groups.
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Nation States: Trump’s Asia Trip and the Taiwan Test
As President Trump prepares for back-to-back summits in Manila and Shenzhen, the real story may be playing out around Taiwan. Steve Yates explains how Chinese military flights, coast guard pressure, and diplomatic signaling are all connected to a high-stakes round of U.S.-China e ... Show More
25m 58s
Nov 2024
On the Edge of History: Shrink-Wrapping the Election Stakes
In our 27th episode, hosts Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Harry Siegel are joined by Dr. Stefan Ducat, to dive into all the latest drama in the pivotal pre-election landscape, underlining the dramatic importance of the imminent election on global stability and America’s future. Make su ... Show More
2h 17m
Nov 2023
Thanksgiving With 'The Run-Up': Are Black Voters Leaving Democrats Behind?
<p>Polls suggest that they are – and that Black voters’ support for former President Donald J. Trump, especially among men, is rising. Astead W. Herndon, host of "The Run-Up," convened a special Thanksgiving focus group to explore what might be behind those numbers. He spoke with ... Show More
54m 43s
May 2022
#693 Politics And The ‘Authenticity’ Problem
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise, Natasha Murphy of Black Girls Vote Topics: Unpacking Senator Bill Cassidy’s comments on Black maternal mortality and what they tell us about how the Republican party views its electorate. The policies at stake in the 2022 election and non-negotiable p ... Show More
36m 4s
Sep 2022
Introducing: 'The Run-Up'
<p>In November, Americans will head to the polls for the first nationwide election since the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. But what happens this fall won’t just be about who wins and who loses. On the first episode of "The Run-Up,” host Astead Herndon lays out the stakes of the m ... Show More
14m 12s