Good Politics
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn allegiance-free discussion of American politics hosted by Dr. Sean Wilson, a politics professor, author and lawyer, and featuring WSU student Adam Wightman, the three-time general manager of WWSU 106.9 FM. Tune in to understand current events, Trump and the 2020 race.
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Episodes
Trump's Poll Numbers: Good or Bad?
September 07, 2019 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBAn assessment of Trump's job approval ratings.
What Does Majority Rule Mean?
September 07, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDemocratic theorists often make too much of simple majorities. Majorities and mandates are not the same.
Political Revolution?
September 07, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBHow it is that Bernie Sanders doesn't understand the American system of government. There are no revolutions during a dealignment.
Just Who is Dr. Wilson Anyway?
September 07, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBAn interview with Dr. Wilson about the show, its content and philosophy.
How to Win Presidential Elections
August 29, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIs an election a market or a fire drill? Do you optimally placate the body politic or just drive the base nuts?
Is Trump in Trouble?
August 29, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Scaramucci "thing" and whether it is tied to, or evidence of, a fracture in the conservative donor class concerning the objectives for China. Are the China hawks in the administration incompatible with Republican corporate objectives?
The Best of Season #1 (2)
August 26, 2019 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThe best of Season #1. Season #2 starts very soon!!
The Best of Season #1
August 26, 2019 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe best of Season #1 of good politics. Season #2 starts soon!
China Tariffs and The Jobs Numbers
August 08, 2019 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBA look at the jobs report and the situation with China.
The 2nd Quarter Economy
August 08, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBGDP in the second quarter, and what it means.
Democratic Socialism
August 01, 2019 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWhat is a socialist and what does this matter for American politics?
New Democrats
August 01, 2019 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWhat is a center-left Democrat and how did they come about?
Mueller's Testimony (Collusion)
July 24, 2019 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAn updated preview of the Mueller testimony about "collusion."
Mueller's Testimony (Obstruction)
July 24, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBPreview of Mueller's testimony regarding obstruction.
The Deficit & Supply-Siders
July 17, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBA look at the Trump deficit and the debate between Stockman and Kudlow
The Economy
July 17, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBA look at the Trump macroeconomic indicators and their significance
Is Trump a Warmonger?
July 11, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBA discussion of Trump and his (business) philosophy of militarism
Is Trump an International Bully?
July 11, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBTrump and his strategy for dealing with North Korea and Iran.
Tariffs and China
July 03, 2019 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBUnderstanding the rise of tariffs in Trump presidency and their use against both rivals and allies.
Tariffs: Will They Work?
July 03, 2019 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBHow tariffs work (who pays them) and whether they will make countries like China change their economic behavior toward the US.
Mueller Report: Volume II (Obstruction)
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWhether President Trump committed obstruction of justice.
Mueller Report: Volume I (Collusion)
July 02, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWhether President Trump violated federal conspiracy or campaign finance laws.