Politics + Media 101
American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what’s going on behind the scenes in a non-partisan way, this is the show for you. Listen to past episodes, sign up for our mailing list, find out how to join us live, and more at http://www.PM101.live - follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/politicsnmedia
Latest episodes
Aug 11, 2022 • 55min
Does American Democracy Work?
RepresentUs CEO Joshua Graham Lynn joins Justin and John to discuss America's democratic health. They address what campaign finance reform and ranked choice voting might mean for outcomes in the U.S. political system.Learn about RepresentUs here: https://represent.usSubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you heard.
Aug 4, 2022 • 46min
Shinzo Abe's Assassination and Legacy
Ken Moriyasu of Nikkei Asia joins Justin and John to discuss the death and legacy of Japan's longest serving prime minister. The group also discuss Japan's political system and relationships with other countries.Find Ken's bylines here: https://muckrack.com/kenmoriyasuSubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you heard.
Jul 15, 2022 • 55min
Congress, John Bolton, and This Week in News
John Gunnison and Justin Higgins of Politics + Media 101 discuss policy movements in Congress, John Bolton's comment about supporting coups, and other topics in the news.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
Jul 13, 2022 • 46min
Women and the Pentagon: Dr. Kathleen McInnis of CSIS
John Gunnison and Justin Higgins of Politics + Media 101 interview Dr. Kathleen McInnis, Director of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative at CSIS, and former advisor to the U.S. Congress, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and U.K. Parliament on issues including NATO operations, nuclear weapons, and transatlantic relations.Listen to the Smart Women, Smart Power podcast here: https://bit.ly/3z1UGDZSubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
Jul 11, 2022 • 41min
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson
John Gunnison and Justin Higgins of Politics + Media 101 discuss the rise and fall of U.K. politician Boris Johnson, following Johnson's announcement that he will step down as leader of the Conservative Party.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
Jul 8, 2022 • 55min
President Biden’s Trip to Saudi Arabia: Dr. Jon Alterman of CSIS
Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 talk with Dr. Jon Alterman of CSIS about U.S.-Saudi relations and President Biden's upcoming visit.Listen to Dr. Alterman's podcast "Babel: Translating the Middle East" here: https://bit.ly/3yos6uXSubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 4min
The January 6 Hearings: Cassidy Hutchinson and the Insurrection
Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 discuss the January 6th Committee testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson, who worked as an assistant to President Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and who was in the room with Meadows on January 6th as events were unfolding.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
Jun 29, 2022 • 1h 9min
Overturning Roe: The Impact of Abortion on 2022 Midterm Elections
Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 discuss the Supreme Court's decision overturning of Roe vs. Wade, its immediate impact across the United States, and its potential impact on the 2022 elections.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
Jun 27, 2022 • 51min
Former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves on Russia and Ukraine
Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Toomas Hendrik Ilves, the former President of Estonia, about European security, the EU, NATO, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
Jun 17, 2022 • 59min
Gun Control Legislation and the 2022 Primaries: Emily Wilkins, Bloomberg Congressional Reporter
Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Emily Wilkins, Bloomberg Government's Congressional Reporter, on ongoing gun control discussions in Congress, the 2022 primaries, and more.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.
