Politics Explained
By Politics Explained
The Opposite of Fake News. Political Scientist Ian Shapiro explains what is truly happening and what it means. | This podcast was created in Anchor. To make your own podcast for free, visit anchor.fm/usa
Politics ExplainedJul 25, 2017
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10:53
CPAC 2018 + New Project!
I fun, playful jaunt at the expense of a really strange NRA exec. Stay till the end for a new project announcement,
Feb 22, 201806:59
On GOP Tax Reform
I talk the current state of GOP tax reform as we heading into thanksgiving week.
Nov 21, 201711:13
"What Happened?" Explained
I talk about the talk surrounding HRC's new book "What Happened?". Was Clinton a bad candidate? Should she fade into the background? Most scholars suggest probably not.
Sep 12, 201711:31
Political Parricipation
Ian opines on PolPar
Sep 07, 201712:12
DACA Official Explained
More on DACA. Congress has some work to get done and fast.
Sep 05, 201710:32
DACA Explained
Trump want DACA gone. Kinda.
Sep 05, 201711:24
Party Competence Explained
Trump Tweets and understanding if Trump is act vpy hurting the GOP on issue ownership.
Sep 02, 201710:15
Tax Reform Unity Explained
Trump calls for Unity and the nation enters a national discussion on Tax Reform
Aug 31, 201710:58
Trump Likes/Dislikes Explained
We go deeper into Trump approval survey data. We also debunk Houstins Highway Shark.
Aug 30, 201710:33
Trump Approval Explained
Trump Tweets, Political Trivia, and approval numbers are in.
Aug 29, 201710:02
Trump Likes Loyalty Explained
Trump Tweets Explained (TTE) and more light on the pardoning of Joe Arpaio.
Aug 27, 201710:34
Pardon Explained
In which Trump pardons a racist and there is (thankfully) universal dislike of that decision.
Aug 27, 201711:37
Jury Duty Patriots Explained
Trump Tweets Explained and does jury duty make you a better American?
Aug 25, 201711:18
Sanders-Trump Voters Explained
Listener call ins. Trump has boring Tweets. Same old same old. New data reveals an odd part of the population worth discussing.
Aug 24, 201712:13
TrumpxPhoenix Explained
Recap of Trump's rally in Phoenix along with some editorial and talk on sharing political stories on social media.
Aug 24, 201711:49
Ideo-Social Media Explained
In which Ian discusses Bannon's Exit and the intersection between ideology and social media followers.
Aug 23, 201710:32
The Eclipse Episode
In which you all should listen to me while looking directly into the solar eclipse. But only when safe. Be safe out there folks.
Aug 21, 201710:52
Trump Criticism Explained
In which Ian and Mitt Romney tag team condemn Trump's response to recent events.
Aug 18, 201710:36
National Debt Explained
Honestly this episode is boring. We talk Trump Tweets as always then swing over to a discussion of national Debt. Snoozefest.
Aug 18, 201710:11
"Whataboutism" Explained
In which Ian lays out the flawed logic of whataboutism and describes how Baltimore is responding to Charlottesville Alt-Right Violence.
Aug 16, 201710:09
Alt-Right Psychology Explained
In which Ian takes us to science and survey town to help explain alt-right, GOP primaries, and anti-intellectialism.
Aug 15, 201710:27
Charlottesville Debrief
Today we talk hate, voter fraud, and editorialize a bit.
Aug 14, 201710:09
Alt-Right Rally Explained
In which Ian struggles to discuss the gate and violence in Charlottesville Virginia. Take care of each other.
Aug 12, 201715:46
Fire and Fury Explained
In which Trump uses a meeting on the Opioid Crisis to threaten North Korea with end times style retaliation. Reminder, Trump is on vacation during all this.
Aug 08, 201710:37
Korea and Taxes Explained
In which Ian talks about state media and Taxes. I promise it's less impressive than it sounds.
Aug 07, 201710:57
North Korea Sanction Explained
In which Ian dumps on Trump for one thing and then explains why you should not dump on Trump for another different thing.
Aug 06, 201711:28
Weekly Roundup 2
In which Ian summons The best news of the whole week for your enjoyment. Remember to download anchor to call in and discuss!!!
Aug 06, 201710:37
Huntington WV Explained
In which Trump goes to Huntington to meet my podcasting idols. Also to hear "lock her up" chants.
Aug 04, 201710:49
Al Gore Movie Explained
In which Ian finds political polarization rampant on an IMDB page. Thanks 2017!
Aug 03, 201710:14
17th Amendment Explained
In which Ian lays down the law on the Constitution and other Washington happenings.
Aug 02, 201710:06
Fakes News/Threats Explained
In which Ian discusses who knew/wrote/talked about bad and secret things in Politics over the last year. Oh boy!!!
Aug 01, 201710:04
Call Ins Explained
Trump Tweets Explained: July 30th • Previous R/D ratios in senate? • Senate Has Seen Both Close and Filibuster Proof Majorities • Favorite and Call In!!! • Some Sources Of Insight! • Trump's Wall is Unpopular, But Has Some Funds
Jul 30, 201710:39
One Crazy Week Explained
In which Ian relives the most insane week in political news he can remember....But kinda wishes that he didn't.
Jul 29, 201711:51
Midnight Vote Explained
In which Ian wears an extra pair of undies to bring you all the crazy dripping political news from the Senate's vote-o-rama and Scaramucci's New Yorker Interview. Let's do this.
Jul 28, 201710:25
Skinny Healthcare Explained
In which Ian talks on healthcare, public opinion, and WH feuds.
Jul 27, 201710:12
Transgender Ban Explained
In which Ian wanted to sleep in this morning but the President wouldn't let him.
Jul 26, 201710:03
Motion to Proceed Explained
In which Ian talks of boy scouts and non-existent healthcare bills.
Jul 25, 201710:53
Ian on the go!
In which audio quality varies but the quality of content remains stalwart.
Jul 24, 201710:46
Scaramucci Explained
In which Ian starts excited about the day and then ends an empty husk of a reporter.
Jul 23, 201710:55
Spicer Resignation Explained
In which Ian says goodbye to a beloved American meme and says hello to a Twitter stalker.
Jul 21, 201711:09
McCain Explained
In which Ian grapples with the potential loss of a Washington giant.
Jul 20, 201712:06
Trump Lunch Explained
In which Ian wonders how going to lunch with GOP representatives will make Trump more policy savvy. Osmosis?
Jul 19, 201711:12
Healthcare Climax Explained
In which Ian beats the dead horse of the healthcare debate.
Jul 18, 201715:04
Motivated Reasoning Explained
In which Ian breaks from the news to talk about how your brain processes political news. Freaky.
Jul 17, 201713:07
Game Of Thrones Explained
In which Ian whispers into the ear of the Mother Of Dragons as she takes the Iron Throne of Westeros.
Jul 17, 201711:06
Revised Senate Bill Explained
In which Ian waits by his computer for the new Senate healthcare bill to be released only to realize nothing changed.
Jul 13, 201715:04
Political Elites Explained
In which Ian becomes confused by the excuse that Trump Jr. mishandled the Russia meeting because he is a political novice.
Jul 12, 201713:49
Trump Jr. Explained
In which Ian pokes and prods at a story involving very bad things for Trump Jr. and American Democracy.
Jul 11, 201714:06
Cyber Security Unit Explained
In which Ian must move heaven and earth to decipher the meaning of Trump's recent Twitter activity.
Jul 10, 201702:49
Voter Fraud Explained
In which Ian illuminates the debate surrounding Voter Fraud in the USA.
Jul 06, 201712:37