Politicology

This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us.To unlock more episodes, visit: https://politicology.com/plus(07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations?(8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like?(20:23) How do you prepare for something like this?(27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict?(32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations?(40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth?Would you like to support Kristyn’s and Darren’s work? The “Oriented to Love” dialogue program is funded by tax-deductible donations like yours. To ensure your contribution goes directly to their work, use this dedicated link: https://christiansforsocialaction.salsalabs.org/mainotldonationpage/index.htmlFor more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/Listen to our conversation with Celeste Headlee: https://link.chtbl.com/zm8RwNPmFollow Darren and Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/heyDarrenhttps://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN and former Middle East Director at the National Security Council in the Obama White House Hagar Chemali joins Ron Steslow to discuss the protests in Iran(01:46) What started the protests and how they’ve evolved(06:19) How these protests compare to previous ones(08:08) The role of the Supreme Leader in Iran(10:57) Why it’s difficult to get accurate news from Iran(15:55) Why ending the mandatory hijab rule wouldn’t end the protests (23:00) What we know about executions of protestors(31:41) Tension of US interests vs democratic values(55:40) Iran's place on the UN Commission on the Status of Women(1:01:37) How the protests in Iran connect to the other protests happening around the globeYou should watch Oh My World on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WkfAXKFollow Hagar and Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/HagarChemalihttps://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Tharon Johnson (Georgia political strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:(02:40) The Georgia Senate Runoff(21:02)Donald Trump’s bad week and his call to terminate the constitution(41:41) Mark Leibovich’s piece in the Atlantic about whether Ron DeSantis can overcome his “robotic quality”[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Time Magazine names Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the 2022 person of the year. 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.Read “Just Wait Until You Get to Know Ron DeSantis” in The Atlantic: http://bit.ly/3VQeKm0Listen to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Reith Lecture on Freedom Of Speech: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-freedom-of-speech/id318705261?i=1000588114737Read “Prominent Gay Republicans Helped Smooth the Way for Marriage Bill” in The New York Times:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/us/politics/marriage-bill-gay-republicans.htmlFollow this week’s panel on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/TharonJohnsonhttps://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and James Lynch (Communications Strategist) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:(02:58) The Trump Circus and Republicans’ response to his meeting with a white nationalist (19:41) The protests in China and the global fight for democracy(34:20) ‘Political hobbyism’ in the workplace [Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act with 12 Republican votes and the shift in support for marriage equality on both sides of the aislePoliticology+ 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.Read “Political Hobbyism Has Entered the Workplace” in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3ugynrdFollow this week’s panel on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/SandersonSpeakshttps://twitter.com/JamesGLynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow Ron Steslow to answer Politicology listeners’ questions:(01:21) Explaining the far-left and the far-right(12:26) Did the tactic of pushing election deniers in Republican primaries hurt the Democrats’ brand?(14:56) What should Democrats do with a ‘trifecta’ in Michigan?(18:07) How do you react to the conflation of the American flag with Donald Trump supporters and the Canadian flag with the Freedom Convoy?(26:17) Why do we need to reauthorize different pieces of legislation?(30:30) How do you stay sane and focused during these uncertain times? Have a question for a future Mailbag episode? Send it over to us at podcast@politicology.com!Follow Lucy, Mike and Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/lucymcaldwellhttps://twitter.com/madrid_mikehttps://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:(01:44) Republicans window shopping for a Trump alternative  (18:36) Why divided government is more productive than you’d think(34:40) The federal government failing to follow conflict of interest laws and the shifting dynamics in congress on the issue[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The World Cup, the Iranian Soccer team’s protest, and the challenges when businesses work with oppressive regimesPoliticology+ 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 Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Steslow calls Molly McKew (lead writer at GreatPower.us) to talk about her recent trip to Ukraine to deliver the winter gear that Politicology listeners helped acquire for members of the Ukrainian AFU Stratcom team.Read Molly’s latest newsletter: http://bit.ly/3VoNjyVFollow Ron and Molly on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway?How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise(02:38) What we can all learn from how the Amish evaluate new technology(07:25) The attention economy and why it’s not working for us(13:44) Understanding “ma” and how we can use it to resolve conflict(22:14) Using quality over quantity to measure productivity(26:26) Ways to incorporate silence in your everyday life(35:35) Silence and expanded states of consciousness using psychedelics You should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JustinZornhttps://twitter.com/LeighMarzhttps://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:(02:10) Retired Florida man makes an announcement (19:38) Republican infighting over who will lead the party in congress(35:20) The Russian War in Ukraine and Anne Applebaum’s piece about why the Russian Empire must die[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] Sam Bankman-Fried, Elizabeth Holmes, Elon Musk, and America’s Guru ProblemPoliticology+ 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.Read “The Russian Empire Must Die” by Anne Applebaum: http://bit.ly/3GqE6SlRead “Fear of Nuclear War Has Warped the West’s Ukraine Strategy”: http://bit.ly/3Xc8d64Follow this week’s panel on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/madrid_mikehttps://twitter.com/lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a loud world that’s getting louder.We encounter noise all around us—from the chatter of polite conversations, to street noise in a big city, to the constant intrusion of the dings of notifications.But what is all of this noise doing to us, and what does it mean to find quiet in the midst of it? In fact, what is silence, anyway?How can it affect our minds, our bodies, and our relationships?Harvard and Oxford trained policymaker Justin Zorn and NASA consultant Leigh Marz join host Ron Steslow to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise(02:33) Leigh and Justin’s backgrounds (07:04) Why they began practicing silence in their own lives(12:50) Why silence feels scary(18:30) What is noise? (22:12) Internal silence is what people think it is(30:19) The connection between noise and rigid thinking(37:27) The historical significance of silenceYou should read Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise : http://bit.ly/3UIGJU2FollowJustin, Leigh, and Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JustinZornhttps://twitter.com/LeighMarzhttps://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices