Beyond Politics
Matt Robison
Politics may be dismal, but the ideas that swirl around it and shape it are fascinating. This is a show that looks not just at politics, but the deeper ideas from history, science, psychology, economics, and technology that are shaping our world. We feature smart, lively, upbeat discussions with people who know what they're talking about and can help us understand the world better. Hosted by Matt Robison: writer, former senior congressional staffer, and campaign manager.
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Dec 5, 2020 • 45min
Sarah Jones on Rural Voters and Democrats' Message
PoliticusUSA Editor Sarah Jones shares reporting on how the election played in the Rust Belt and how Democrats can sharpen their appeal.
Nov 27, 2020 • 46min
Ken Cail on broadcasting, Biden, and the Celtics
Legendary radio personality and new WKXL host Ken Cail joins the show to talk about his career in broadcasting, the politics of the Biden transition and post-election legal fights, and Celtics basketball as the free agency period comes to a close.
Nov 20, 2020 • 45min
Elle Meyers on Kids and COVID19
Courier Reporter Elle Meyers details her article on the recent findings about kids and Covid. Then, Paul and Matt discuss the melt down between the left and the center in the Democratic Party.
Nov 13, 2020 • 49min
Peter Emerson gives inside scoop on the Biden transition
Democratic insider Peter Emerson joins the show to give listeners the inside scoop on the Biden transition. Then, WKXL commentator Chris Ryan joins Paul and Matt to discuss Trump’s future, how he can overcome his looming legal and financial difficulties, and whether his political movement can get transferred to one of his kids in 2024.
Nov 6, 2020 • 47min
Cliff Schecter on Democrats after split decision election and future of Trumpism
Pundit, best-selling author and Democratic strategist Cliff Schecter joins the show to walk through the election results, unpack what they mean, and explore what the long-term challenges are for Democrats after a split decision election on the future of Trumpism in America.
Oct 30, 2020 • 46min
Off The Record 10/29/20
New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley gives the inside scoop on what is likely to happen on Election Day in races up and down the ballot, and what an expert would be looking for on Election Night for clues on who’s going to win.
Oct 23, 2020 • 47min
Off The Record 10/23/20
Paul and Matt examine what social media platforms are doing to combat foreign disinformation with Kaili Lambe, senior advocacy leader for Mozilla, and then take a closer look at why Trump voters stick with him even when they don’t like him. Plus new polls, Rudy Giuliani in trouble, and why is Barack Obama finally losing his cool?
Oct 16, 2020 • 48min
Off The Record 10/16/20
Democratic candidate for New Hampshire governor Dan Feltes tells listeners what it was like to be a legal aid lawyer helping veterans get their benefits, the lessons he learned for politics from being the long snapper on his high school football team, and his plan to bring affordable healthcare and better education to New Hampshire.
Oct 9, 2020 • 48min
Off The Record 10/9/20
Paul and Matt describe how to fix our awful presidential debates, take a close look at recent polls to figure out whether Trump can still win, and give an insider view on what it’s like to be in a neck and neck race with four weeks to go before Election Day.
Oct 2, 2020 • 47min
Off The Record 10/2/20
Paul and Matt dive deep on strategy for the 2020 election with Josh Schwerin, Senior Strategist and Director of Communications for Priorities USA, the biggest Democratic outside advocacy group and political action committee, and one of the key leaders in the drive to elect Joe Biden and Democrats up and down the ticket this November.
