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To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.On Tuesday, Democrats and abortion rights advocates scored election victories in Virginia and OhioOn this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) discuss the results of those elections and the New York Times / Siena College Poll that has Trump leading Biden in five of six battleground states.  Then they discuss the foreign influence campaigns shaping our culture and politics from TikTok to universities. Next, they dive into Donald Trump’s plans to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law—even if it won’t hold up in court. Segments this week:(1:44) Elections and the NYT Poll(28:18) Foreign Influence (47:30) Trump preparing to hire lawyers who will help him defy the law[Politicology+] The third Republican primary debate.Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/RonSteslow​​https://twitter.com/madrid_mikehttps://twitter.com/lucymcaldwellRelated reading:Segment 1: WP—Exit poll results from Ohio Issue 1 ballot measure on abortion rights - The Washington PostAxios—Virginia Democrats seize statehouse, dashing Youngkin's hopes for GOP takeoverNYT/Siena college—Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 BattlegroundsNYT—Abortion Rights Fuel Big Democratic Wins, and Hopes for 2024 - The New York TimesNYT—Tuesday Was Great for Democrats. It Doesn’t Change the Outlook for 2024. - The New York TimesSegment 2: The Free Press—Is Campus Rage Fueled by Middle Eastern Money? | The Free PressThe Guardian—TikTok is part of China’s cognitive warfare campaign | Nita Farahany | The GuardianThe Economist—Israel is more popular than social-media posts suggest Axios—On TikTok, views of pro-Palestine posts far surpass views of pro-Israel postsSegment 3: NYT—If Trump Wins, His Allies Want Lawyers Who Will Bless a More Radical AgendaInsider—Trump wants to use the DOJ to probe high-profile critics if he wins a second term in 2024, report saysThe Dispatch Podcast—Trump Davidians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid the sea of Trump flags outside the Capitol on January 6th, there were signs that read “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” A group of protestors carried a giant cross as they marched around the Capitol. Why were these Christian images on prominent display? What role did Charismatic Christianity play in the buildup to the riot at the capitol? How is it continuing to shape our politics? In this two-part episode, Matthew Taylor (writer and creator of the audio-documentary series “Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation” ) joins Ron Steslow to discuss how the non-denominational Charismatic Christianity built to the attack on January 6th and what it will mean going forward. Segments to look forward to:(04:55) Matt’s Background (10:42) Why January 6th made him examine this brand of Charismatic Christianity (17:00) Why he used “Charismatic Revival Fury”(21:21) How January 6th intersected with Charismatic Christianity (26:19) How independent Charismatic leaders became early Trump supporters(35:18) Why “Christian Supremacy” is a better than “Christian Nationalism” (38:38) How the term “White Christian Nationalism” misses the multi-racial makeup of the movement (44:47) The theology that led to an increase in political engagement among Charismatic Christians Listen to the full Charismatic Revival Fury series: https://bit.ly/49jqqVbFollow Ron and Matt on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/TaylorMatthewDEmail questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests Liz Gilbert Cohen, President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, and Marc Polymeropoulos, Former CIA Official, discuss rising antisemitism, Biden's stance on Israel, Iran's role in the Israel-Hamas war, and the shadow primary for the Democratic nominee.

To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plusJournalist, Public Speaker and Author Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) joins host Ron Steslow (@RonSteslow) to reveal the science and history behind human communication, share keys to unlock deeper conversations, and explain how critical empathy is for our ability to listen and connect. For more information, to contact us, or to contribute to Politicology, visit Politicology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.After more than three weeks of chaos, the House of Representatives has elected a new Speaker.On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Katty Kay (veteran reporter and NYT bestselling author) and Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s rise to take the gavel, the most pressing issues before the House, and putting a bonafide election denier in the Speaker’s chair.Then they discuss Qatar’s role as an intermediary in hostage negotiations, a financial backer of Hamas, a major ally of the United States, and their quest to buy influence from major U.S. universities. [Politicology+] The continuing erosion of support for democracy and data that indicate the appetite for political violence is rising across the spectrum.Segments this week:(02:22) Mike Johnson becomes speaker(31:31) Qatar[Politicology+] The erosion of support for democracy and increasing willingness to resort to political violencePoliticology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.Find out more about Katty’s work with Claire Shipman: https://www.kayandshipman.com/Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/RonSteslow​​https://twitter.com/KattyKay_https://twitter.com/DelPercioSRelated reading:Segment 1: Axios—What to know about new House Speaker Mike JohnsonNBC News—GOP speaker nominee Mike Johnson played a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 electionThe Hill—Democrats seize on new Speaker Mike Johnson’s anti-abortion record | The HillThe Hill—Where House Speaker Mike Johnson stands on Ukraine, Israel | The HillSegment 2: The Free Press—Qatar’s War for Young American Minds | The Free PressThe Guardian—Yuval Noah Harari backs critique of leftist ‘indifference’ to Hamas atrocitiesThe Atlantic—The Reckoning That Is Coming for Qatar - The AtlanticAxios—Behind the Curtain: Rattled U.S. government fears wars could spread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusDr. Catherine Sanderson, Poler Family Professor, Chair of Psychology at Amherst College and the author of Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels joins host Ron Steslow to analyze why Trump was able to exert control on the Republican party, how to recognize leaders who will stand up for what’s right—and what we can do to become moral rebels.Catherine Sanderson Twitter: @SandersonSpeaks Ron Steslow Twitter: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the two weeks since Hamas began their terrorist attacks in Israel, many people around the globe have, stunningly, taken to the streets to cheer on the assault.Ron Steslow calls Yascha Mounk (Author of The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time), to explain the people cheering Hamas on, the identity synthesis that is driving their action, the failure of major news organizations pushing out Hamas’s press releases, and the elite institutions that have chosen deafening silence in this moment.Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every day. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.Against a backdrop of American and Israeli flags, President Joe Biden told Israel that as long as the United States stands, Israel will never be alone. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) discuss the Biden’s trip, Hamas’s lie that Israel bombed a hospital, the major news sources, including the New York Times that published Hamas’s lie, and the information warThen they break down the House GOP’s struggle to find a new Speaker. After we recorded, the House Republican conference scrapped their plan to install Patrick McHenry as an interim Speaker.Segments this week:(02:04) Biden’s trip to Israel (38:40) The Speaker election drags on [Politicology+] The Donald Trump legal battle that’s flying under the radar—and that could keep him off the ballot in 2024. Politicology+ is our private, ad-free version of this podcast, with subscriber-only episodes, strategy, and analysis. To join us there, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/RonSteslow​​https://twitter.com/madrid_mikeFollow Mike on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mykemadridRelated reading:Segment 1: AP—President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rageWhite House —Remarks by President Biden on the October 7th Terrorist Attacks and the Resilience of the State of Israel and its People: TEXT | VIDEOThe Free Press—When the Misinformation Comes From Inside the House | The Free PressAxios—Gaza hospital blast: Initial U.S. intel assessment is Israel "not responsible"Segment 2: CNN—Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker amid steep GOP opposition | CNN PoliticsAxios—Bipartisan talks gain steam as Jim Jordan struggles with speaker voteJake Sherman—NEW -- HOW HOUSE DEMS THINK ABOUT EMPOWERING SPEAKER PRO TEM Axios—GOP scrambles for escape hatch as Jim Jordan falls short againPolitico—Jim Jordan’s allies tried strong-arming his GOP critics. It backfired. - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas’s attack on Israel has heightened concerns about safety and security for Jewish people around the globe. Ron Steslow calls Michael Masters, National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, to discuss the threats to Jewish communities in the United States and what organizations and individuals can do to increase their safetyWe’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed every hour, including confirmation from the Israeli government details about the brutal murder of babies. We may not know the full extent of their barbarism for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services.Learn more about United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/Learn more about NATAL: https://www.afnatal.org/Learn more about the Secure Community Network: https://www.securecommunitynetwork.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Internet is awash in horrifying images and videos coming from inside Israel and Gaza. Ron Steslow calls Catherine Sanderson, Ph.D. (Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College), to discuss what you can do to mind your mental health when consuming disturbing media.Note: We’re learning more and more about the atrocities Hamas has committed and about the events of the war every hour, including the blast at the hospital Catherine talked about during this call. We may not know the full extent of the terrorist attacks for some time. To keep up to date on breaking news, check trusted news sources like the Associated Press and other newswire services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices