Politicology

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusFormer Democratic Senator from Alabama Doug Jones and Susan Del Percio join Ron Steslow to look at: Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd, the burden of proof prosecutors must reach for conviction, and the prospects for police and criminal justice reform Joe Biden’s ambitious infrastructure plan, who it will help the most, and the possibility for bipartisan support The delegitimization and politicization of agencies and institutions during the Trump administration To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateHere’s where you can find this week’s panel:Senator Doug Jones: @DougJonesSusan Del Percio: @DelPercioSRon Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusDavid Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert joins host Ron Steslow for part two of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy, to dive deep into the Voting Rights Act and several landmark Supreme Court cases to understand: Exactly how Republicans have used civil rights legislation to manufacture political power  The differences between racial and political gerrymandering, and the role of courts in this process How the gutting of “preclearance” will enable the suppression and disenfranchisement of minority voters How to get involved and make your voice heard through this process Further reading and resources:Center for Election Innovation & Research: https://electioninnovation.org/Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#homeTo contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateHere’s where you can find Ron and David:Ron Steslow: @RonSteslowDavid Becker: @beckerdavidj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusDavid Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert, and Roundup analysts Lucy Caldwell and Mike Madrid join host Ron Steslow to review: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s defense of his state’s election integrity Kraken” leader Sidney Powell’s defense in the Dominion defamatory lawsuit The fundraising windfall tied to the “Big Lie” Revelations that militia groups coordinated well in advance of January 6 Our cyclical gun debate and the search for bipartisan compromise To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateHere’s where you can find this week’s panel:Ron Steslow: @RonSteslowDavid Becker: @beckerdavidjLucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwellMike Madrid: @madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusJohn Sipher, a member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service who lead Russia Operations and Molly McKew, a leading writer and researcher of Russian influence and information warfare join host Ron Steslow to dissect the U.S. intelligence community’s report on Russian interference in the 2020 election, analyze the U.S. response to Russia’s attacks and disinformation campaigns, and to break down how the Russian intelligence service uses Americans—willing and otherwise—as proxies and disseminators of Russian propaganda.To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateHere’s where you can find this week’s panel:Ron Steslow: @RonSteslowJohn Sipher: @john_sipherMolly McKew: @MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusFmr. Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin and Weekly Roundup regulars Susan Del Percio and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to examine:New developments in the prosecution of the Capitol insurrectionists, and the racism and revisionism Republicans are using to white-wash the attackThe escalating humanitarian crisis at our Southern border and how it’s shaping the early days of the Biden administration How the prosecution is coming together for the cases against Trump and his associates’ alleged financial and election-related crimesTo contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateHere’s where you can find this week’s panel:Ron Steslow: @RonSteslowMichael Zeldin: @MichaelZeldinSusan Del Percio: @DelPercioSLucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusVictoria DeFrancesco Soto, assistant dean at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs, and a contributor to MSNBC and Telemundo joins host Ron Steslow to look at the disproportionately high unemployment rates for women of color through the pandemic, what this shows us about the underlying issues facing women in the workforce and working families, how supporting working families in our communities will generate a strong ROI, and how this all impacts our entire economy.To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateVictoria Soto: @DrVMDSRon Steslow: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusMike Madrid and Susan Del Percio join host Ron Steslow to discuss: The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery bill, and the latest on the distribution of vaccines Republicans’ legislative priorities, and the mechanics of making it harder for some people to vote Former President Trump’s power play against the GOP’s official campaign committees To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateHere’s where you can find this week’s panel:Ron Steslow: @RonSteslowMike Madrid: @madrid_mikeSusan Del Percio: @DelPercioS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more 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.To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateCatherine Sanderson Twitter: @SandersonSpeaks Ron Steslow Twitter: @RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Politicology+ now for an extended Roundup and more exclusive content - https://politicology.com/plusFmr. CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos and Weekly Roundup regulars Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join host Ron Steslow to discuss:The recent confirmation of the Saudi Crown Prince’s involvement in Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination.H.R. 1, aka the “For the People Act” and the continued fight to preserve democracy.The ongoing domestic terror threats in the Capitol.To contribute to Politicology, visit https://politicology.com/donateHere’s where you can find this week’s panel:Ron Steslow: @RonSteslowMarc Polymeropoulos: @MpolymerLucy Caldwell: @lucymcaldwellMike Madrid: @madrid_mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To unlock Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plusTo contribute to Politicology, visit politicology.com/donateJournalist, 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