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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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