Host Reed Galen is joined by Alexander Theodoridis, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Co-Director of the UMass Poll, for an honest look at why trust in American politics and institutions is at an all-time low. They talk about what’s really driving voter dissatisfaction, the roots of polarization, and w ... Show More
Aug 6
Keeping it Real with Mondale Robinson
In this bonus episode, host Reed Galen interviews Mondale Robinson, mayor of Enfield, North Carolina, and founder of the Black Male Voter Project. They discuss why political parties only target 'high propensity' voters, what the people need to do to make their voices heard, and w ... Show More
38m 24s
Jul 28
Social Atrophy and the Fight to Reclaim Real Connection with Sarah Stein Lubrano, Part 2
Host Reed Galen is joined by Sarah Stein Lubrano - writer, researcher, and author of Don’t Talk About Politics: How to Change 21st Century Minds for the second half of their conversation about why building real community is so challenging in the modern world. They discuss the ... Show More
38m 57s
Jul 25
The Surprising Truth About Changing Minds in Politics with Sarah Stein Lubrano, Part 1
Host Reed Galen is joined by Sarah Stein Lubrano - writer, researcher, and author of Don’t Talk About Politics: How to Change 21st Century Minds - for a candid conversation about what really changes minds in today’s divided world. They dig into why traditional debates and prot ... Show More
43m 4s
Mar 2025
127. Donald Trump vs American Freedom: Who Wins? (Moises Naim)
Is this the end of democracy in the USA? Following the election of Trump, could democracy in America die? How did Moises Naim come up with his three p’s; Populism, Polarisation, and Post-truth? Alastair and Rory are joined by Moises Naim, journalist and former Venezuelan minister ... Show More
48m 4s
Jul 2024
Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
And says it's "in the best interest of my party and the country". Americast and Newscast collaborate for another episode. Adam, Justin, Sarah and Marianna come together to talk about what's happened and what it could all mean for the US election. HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 pre ... Show More
28m 39s