Polilogue
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsPolilogue dives into the conversations that dominate the Sunday morning political shows. We look at the policymaker, the politician, and the journalist—because each is critical and each demands criticism. With extensive audio clips from the Sunday shows, Polilogue is released in time for your Monday commute.
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Episode 291: A Goodbye Message
December 20, 2022 06:21 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this special episode, Naomi and Brendan say goodbye to Polilogue. After more than 5 years and 291 episodes, we are bidding farewell to the podcast in this bittersweet episode. Thank you to all of our supporters and listeners over the years. We will miss the show but appreciate so much the privilege to speak with you during these interesting times. You can still email us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ an...
SC Ep. 8: Reform the Court and the Media
November 23, 2022 07:18 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBIn the last episode of our Supreme Court series, we discuss the prospect for reform of the Supreme Court. We review the analysis of reform released by the Presidential Commission, suggest some of our own ideas for reforming the court—and then discuss reform of media coverage. Resources You can check out our ongoing research list spreadsheet here Contact us Email us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bst...
SC Ep. 7: The Pipeline to the High Court
October 26, 2022 04:06 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThere’s no job criteria to be a Supreme Court justice. But then how does someone even get to serve on the highest court — for the rest of their life? In this episode of Polilogue, we look at the Supreme Court pipeline and how national media organizations portray and analyze the very few paths to the court. We also discuss the Federalist Society, an influential outside group that has been extremely successful in developing and mentoring federal judges—shaping the conservative Court we experi...
SC Ep. 6: Accountability for the Highest Court
October 18, 2022 06:44 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBIn this episode of Polilogue we wonder if a job you can almost never be fired from can have any level of accountability. Congress and the White House have elections to give people the opportunity to “re-hire” their elected officials. But if our top court does not have an election, does that mean they are exempted from any accountability? What’s the role of the media ecosystem to describe and analyze the quality of work that the Supreme Court does every day? What more can they do during the...
SC Ep. 5: Coverage of the Confirmation Process
October 11, 2022 05:49 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBConfirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justices have been wildly dramatic (Kavanaugh) and surprisingly calm (Jackson). What’s to account for the difference? Is it all just about the nominee—or is there something else behind it? In this episode of Polilogue’s special season on the Supreme Court we dive into how the media covers the confirmation process. It’s not as simple as it seems—and not as easy to explain. How does the media do in explaining the process and helping the public und...
SC Ep. 4: Critiquing SCOTUS Nomination Coverage
October 03, 2022 06:27 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBFor episode 4 of our Supreme Court season, we’re focusing on the moment when most Americans learn about a potential Supreme Court justice: when the president nominates them to fill a vacancy. Too often the immediate coverage is about the president and his political intentions in nominating this person. There is little substantive coverage about who this nominated person is, how they got to the legal position that they are in, and how their legal training could impact their work as a Suprem...
SC Ep. 3: Judicial Reverence and the Apolitical Myth
September 26, 2022 06:23 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBFor episode 3 of our Supreme Court season, we acknowledge two unsaid realities: First, where and why do we have an extensive reverence of the Supreme Court? Is it even justified? We examine the conditions and expectations that perpetuate the reverence. The sanctimony cycle is unending: from the American people, to the press, and back to the Court. Most importantly, we explore the notion that reverence of the Court inhibits the press from holding the institution accountable. Second, we br...
SC Ep. 2: The New Conservative Court
September 19, 2022 08:40 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBWe’re back with the second episode of Polilogue 2.0: The New Conservative Court. SCOTUS experts are defining the latest term as the most conservative term in almost 100 years. But how did we get there? If people read and watched SCOTUS news stories and alerts in the last decade — would they even have been aware we were on this path to begin with? Looking ahead: What does it mean now that we have a young conservative Court? And how can the media acknowledge and/or explain the Court’s conse...
S1 Ep. 2: The New Conservative Court
September 19, 2022 08:40 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBWe’re back with the second episode of Polilogue 2.0: The New Conservative Court. SCOTUS experts are defining the latest term as the most conservative term in almost 100 years. But how did we get there? If people read and watched SCOTUS news stories and alerts in the last decade — would they even have been aware we were on this path to begin with? Looking ahead: What does it mean now that we have a young conservative Court? And how can the media acknowledge and/or explain the Court’s conse...
S1 Ep. 1: How We Talk About the Supreme Court
September 12, 2022 11:03 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt’s time to talk about the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is one of our three branches of government, but for completely confusing reasons, it is covered by national media organizations in entirely different ways than the legislative and executive branches. For the first episode of Season 1 of Polilogue 2.0, we’re doing an overview of how the media currently covers the Supreme Court — and more importantly — all the ways it’s not covered. We talk about the go-to moments of...
SC Ep. 1: How We Talk About the Supreme Court
September 12, 2022 11:03 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt’s time to talk about the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is one of our three branches of government, but for completely confusing reasons, it is covered by national media organizations in entirely different ways than the legislative and executive branches. For the first episode of Season 1 of Polilogue 2.0, we’re doing an overview of how the media currently covers the Supreme Court — and more importantly — all the ways it’s not covered. We talk about the go-to moments of...
Episode 282: We're Back (In Production)!
July 18, 2022 05:27 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBWe’re back!! For the first time in four months, both Brendan and Naomi are back on the mics! In today’s teaser episode, we give a sneak peak into the topic for the new season of Polilogue: The United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is one of the three branches of government — and yet — it’s practically impossible to find information about the Court, their processes, or their legacies. This nebulous understanding extends to States or other regional courts. In true Polilogue fash...
Episode 281: How Hollywood Can Break Its Gun Addiction
July 11, 2022 08:40 - 27 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this final episode of the Solving Guns project, we conclude our discussion of the portrayal of guns in film. This is Part 15 of a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing gun restricting laws. Whether you love guns or hate them, my hope is that the solutions he...
Episode 280: Reducing Guns in Hollywood
July 04, 2022 09:03 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode we reach the final chapter of our discussion on reducing gun violence—taking a look at the portrayal of guns in film. This is Part 14 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing gun restricting laws. Whether ...
Episode 279: A Case Study in Security
June 27, 2022 05:50 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode we look at a single case—the deadliest mass shooting in US history—and try to understand how we can secure future public spaces to prevent a repeat and ensure safety. This is Part 13 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solution...
Episode 278: Securing Schools and Workplaces Against Mass Shootings
June 20, 2022 06:40 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode we look at ways that we can make the places where we learn and work safer in case of a mass shooting. This is Part 12 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing gun restricting laws. Not because these types o...
Episode 277: How Tech Should Save Lives in Mass Shootings
June 13, 2022 05:16 - 24 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode we look at how technology should be used to save lives in mass shootings. We also discuss ways that preparations can be taken to reduce the impact of impulsive mass shootings. This is Part 11 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to fin...
Episode 276: How the Media Could Reduce Mass Shootings
June 06, 2022 05:01 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode we look at how media coverage can inspire mass shootings—and how we could change that coverage to reduce mass shootings. This is Part 10 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing gun restricting laws. Not b...
Episode 275: Solving Guns by Fixing Police Response
May 30, 2022 07:19 - 35 minutes - 66.8 MBIn this episode we bring you Part 9 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. After the horrific events in Texas, we shift the focus to ways that we can improve the police response to mass public shootings. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing gun restrictin...
Episode 274: Solving Guns in Workplace Shootings
May 23, 2022 08:01 - 38 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 8 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is the third part of our discussion on reducing mass shootings. The discussion focuses on ways to reduce the causes of active shooter incidents at workplaces. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first pl...
Episode 273: Solving Guns in Active Shooter Incidents (Part 2)
May 16, 2022 08:11 - 29 minutes - 56.3 MBIn this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 7 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is the second part of our discussion on reducing mass shootings. The discussion includes some analysis of active shooter incidents and the first step in our discussion of reducing shootings—with a focus on school shooters. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violenc...
Episode 272: Solving Guns in Mass Shootings (Part 1)
May 09, 2022 08:48 - 30 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 6 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is the first part of our discussion on reducing mass shootings. We discuss the three types of mass shootings and ideas for reducing gun violence without the need for gun control legislation. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why p...
Episode 271: Solving Guns in Crime (Part 2)
May 02, 2022 08:42 - 31 minutes - 59.6 MBIn this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 5 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is the second part of our discussion on guns used in crime. Last week we talked about how guns are used to resolve disputes—this week, we’re focusing on how guns are used to gain respect and social standing. The question is: can we reduce this kind of gun violence without the need for gun control legislation? This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners...
Episode 270: Solving Guns in Crime and Disputes
April 25, 2022 08:06 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 4 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is Part 4. This part introduces the issue of guns used in crime and one of the top reasons guns are used violently—resolving disputes. How can we reduce this kind of gun violence without the need for gun control legislation? This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun vi...
Episode 269: Solving Guns for Sport (Part 2)
April 18, 2022 09:58 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 3 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This is Part 3. This part explores another dimension of another top reason why people own guns—sport. Last week we talked about the idea for gun subscription service. Let’s take another look at this and see if we can tackle this from a different angle. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to exami...
Episode 268: Solving Guns for Sport
April 11, 2022 08:41 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this special episode we are excited to bring you Part 2 of Brendan’s Solving Guns project. This part explores the other top reason why people own guns—sports and hunting. This is a multi-part series that we are sharing first with our polilogue listeners—a project that is years in the making. The goal is to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing laws. Not because laws are a bad idea or...
Episode 267: Solving Guns for Protection
April 04, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIn this special episode—which is six years in the making—Brendan finally shares with the world the first chapter of his Solving Guns project. Solving Guns is a project that started with one question: How do you solve gun violence in the face of legislative inaction? Thus began a years-long journey to examine every form of gun violence, to go deep on the reasons why people own guns in the first place, and to find solutions without passing laws. Not because laws are a bad idea or a good idea—b...
Episode 266: The Silent Cohost
March 21, 2022 07:05 - 4 minutes - 9.22 MBIn this special episode, we introduce the audience to a new member of the Polilogue team. We’re excited to be back with a new episode with new content next week! Contact us Email us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle. Support the show: We produce Polilogue out of our own pocket. If you’d like to support the show with a one-time or recurring donation, please visit our donate page here. Or leave a ...
Episode 265: Centering the Ukraine Story
March 14, 2022 10:16 - 1 hour - 73 MBThere’s much much (justifiable and needed) coverage about the risks and courage of Ukrainians standing up to President Putin. That said, the Sunday morning political shows have a mission beyond informing the public about the latest events—their mission seeks to elevate dialogue about US policy. Today on Polilogue we ask: how did the shows do at that function on the topic of Ukraine. We also go deeper on the US decision to scrap the deal to provide Ukraine fighter aircraft. Shows discuss...
Episode 264: The 101 on No-Fly Zones
March 07, 2022 08:18 - 52 minutes - 97.4 MBToday on Polilogue, we look at how the shows explain and talk about a no-fly zone over Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is essentially begging western allies to impose a no-fly zone and provide concrete defense of Russia’s aggression. The US and NATO partners have all denied this request. The Biden Administration, in particular, has zero interest in engaging in direct military conflict with Russia, citing concerns that it would trigger an all-out war with Russia. Democratic and Repub...
Episode 263: Missing Context in a Complicated Story
February 28, 2022 11:38 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBToday on Polilogue, we note how American news organizations can miss the mark of foreign affairs stories. Usually these stories are not as giant as the Ukraine-Russia escalation, so we read a headline or two about a tanker stuck in the Suez Canal and leave it at that. But now, with over a hundred thousand Russian soldiers having invaded Ukraine, tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to border nations, and average citizens making Molotov cocktails in an attempt to defend their count...
Episode 262: A Practically Perfect Ukraine Show
February 21, 2022 11:13 - 58 minutes - 67.7 MBToday on Polilogue, we note the excellent show design of Face the Nation, which had a near-perfect episode. They nailed the bookings, story angles and story perspectives to explain a compelling and complicated situation in Ukraine. We also look at notable questions that went above and beyond to explain the stakes of this growing escalation. Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fox News Sunday on FOX This Week on ABC Face the Nation on CBS Meet the Press on NBC Links The excell...
Episode 261: The Comeback of Political Panels
February 14, 2022 11:09 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MBToday on Polilogue, we examine the use of political panels. Are they worth it? Should they come back in their original form after the long COVID hiatus on some shows? This could be an opportunity for the shows to breathe some life into their structure. They could reexamine if and how political panels could be worth it in their hour block. But sneak peak: the shows haven’t done that. Many political panels are back and as lazy as ever. They are full of hot takes with little purpose other than ...
Episode 260: The Right Russia Questions
February 07, 2022 10:28 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBToday on Polilogue, we treat the escalating crisis along the border of Ukraine with the seriousness it deserves. Even if the hosts are a little questionable in some of their questions. We also consider how focus groups and the issue of bipartisanship are typically covered by the Sunday Shows. Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fox News Sunday on FOX This Week on ABC Face the Nation on CBS Meet the Press on NBC Contact us Email us at [email protected] or you can send us ...
Episode 259: Fresh Takes and SCOTUS Fails
January 31, 2022 09:27 - 1 hour - 77 MBToday on Polilogue, we take a spin throughout several interviews on Face the Nation and then dissect the story of the Supreme Court. First, we reflect on the fact that Margaret Brennan often books more compelling guests and asks more noteworthy questions than her Sunday counterparts. We then ask why the Sunday news shows (and the media ecosystem more broadly) seems so unwilling to critically examine an entire branch of the US Federal Government—-the Supreme Court itself. Shows discussed ...
Episode 258: Biden Year One Review
January 24, 2022 07:42 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBFinally! Polilogue is talking POLITICS. After weeks of resisting the narrative that everything in politics has to be viewed through the lens of the presidency, we accept the premise and dive deep on Biden’s first year. Analyzing the insights from the hosts, guests, and representatives of both sides of the aisle, we try to understand what it means for Biden’s year ahead. We also consider what drives some people crazy about Chuck Todd and we catch up with the latest news out of the January 6...
Episode 257: The Voting Rights Debate
January 17, 2022 10:33 - 58 minutes - 67.4 MBThe Biden administration has tabled their Build Back Better efforts and is onto another legislative priority: voting rights. Today on Polilogue, we discuss whether the Sunday shows succeed in explaining where the bill is in the legislative process and/or if they successfully explained the White House’s strategy in making this happen. We also discuss whether, as a news consumer, one angle is more valuable than another. Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fox News Sunday on FOX Thi...
Episode 256: A Surge of Critical Questions
January 10, 2022 08:35 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBOn our first post-COVID (but not post-pandemic) episode, we discuss…you guessed it…COVID! But today’s Sunday shows provided a series of fascinating examples of new issues in journalism. First, we dissect two interviews with new NYC Mayor Eric Adams and ask how the hosts have fared covering the complex topic of education. Next, we go deep on an extremely critical interview with CDC Director Walensky on Fox News Sunday. Is there such a thing as being too critical (spoiler alert: no), or too a...
Episode 255: New Year Old News
January 03, 2022 05:48 - 5 minutes - 6.85 MBHappy New Year! And welcome to 2022! It’s a new year—but we are faced with a lot of old news, particularly on the COVID front. In this short episode, we discuss COVID from a more personal perspective. Resources and Links Excellent Film Discussion Questions The Lost Daughter on Netflix Contact us Email us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle. Support the show: We produce Polilogue out of our ow...
Episode 254: The Last Shows of the Year
December 27, 2021 11:38 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBFor their last episode of 2021, the Sunday political shows used an array of journalistic styles to explore often under-told stories. Today on Polilogue, we go through each show and discuss the noteworthy — and problematic— attempts. Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fox News Sunday on FOX This Week on ABC Face the Nation on CBS Meet the Press on NBC Contact us Email us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @soton...
Episode 253: Manchin blows up BBB
December 20, 2021 10:19 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBManchin is a “no.” We know this because he told us so—on the first episode of Fox News Sunday without the venerated Chris Wallace. On today’s Polilogue, we dissect the Manchin interview and the reactions to it from progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ayanna Pressley. Later in the episode, we take a deep dive into America’s appalling opioid crisis. More than 100,000 Americans died this year from overdose deaths—and 6 in 10 of those were fueled by fentanyl. In a compelling an...
Episode 252: One Story, Two Editorial Decisions
December 13, 2021 09:22 - 59 minutes - 68.8 MBToday on Polilogue, we go back to some of our show roots: comparisons of shows and editorial decisions! Both This Week and Meet the Press examined the escalating tensions of US-Russia relations. This Week took the approach of utilizing foreign correspondents and subject matter experts. They provided tons of context of Russia’s encroachment on Ukraine. Meet the Press, on the other hand, did not have much in terms of ground setting or context, but Chuck Todd had an exclusive interview with Sec...
Episode 251: Missing Rigor in Abortion Coverage
December 06, 2021 10:07 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBToday on Polilogue, we examine the coverage and interviews that focused on the Supreme Court abortion case. This Week stands out as a show that brought in the relevant experts and facts to have a robust conversation. Other shows like State of the Union lacked any foundation-setting segments, and Face the Nation didn’t even mention the abortion case! We also look the continued coverage of the Omicron variant, and if/how shows may be contributing to fear-mongering tone given the dearth of ta...
Episode 250: Omicron on the Chyron
November 29, 2021 11:05 - 55 minutes - 64 MBToday we look at the new story of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Is the sense of panic in the headlines warranted? How can we have responsible coverage on the Sunday shows of this and other issues? We also look at the conversations about criminal cases on the Sunday show panels. Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fox News Sunday on FOX This Week on ABC Face the Nation on CBS Meet the Press on NBC Contact us Email us at [email protected] or you can send us yo...
Episode 248: Inflation Concerns Plague Biden Administration
November 29, 2021 10:53 - 47 minutes - 54.9 MBOn today’s episode, we focus in on one Sunday show—Meet the Press—and try to understand how the coverage of the economic situation serves the dual roles of informing the public and holding the Biden Administration accountable for taking action. We also talk about the rising issue of political violence. Shows discussed Meet the Press on NBC Contact us Email us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle....
Episode 249: Inflation and Gun Violence
November 22, 2021 09:52 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBToday on the Sunday shows we look at the Fox News Sunday interview with Brian Deese and the continued dialogue on inflation. We also do a side by side comparison with This Week and Meet the Press on how they discussed the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and acquittal. Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fox News Sunday on FOX This Week on ABC Face the Nation on CBS Meet the Press on NBC Resources and Links: Trump’s most enduring legacy could be the historic rise in the national debt ...
Episode 247: What Does Being Woke Actually Mean?
November 08, 2021 09:15 - 57 minutes - 66 MBToday on Polilogue, we look at the shows’ decision to analyze the Virginia gubernatorial race. A few questions popped up multiple times: Why did they only look at Virginia? Where is the analysis on New Jersey? Where is the DATA? What do you mean when you say Democrats are too woke? What does woke even mean (today)? Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fox News Sunday on FOX This Week on ABC Face the Nation on CBS Meet the Press on NBC Contact us Email us at podcast@pol...
Episode 246: Undeveloped Narratives
November 01, 2021 07:52 - 56 minutes - 65.4 MBToday on Polilogue, we look at the choices that journalists and show hosts make to define a story narrative. There are dozens of small and large decisions hosts and show producers make every week to define a story narrative. It could be the questions themselves. It could be the guests themselves invited onto the show. It could be the interactions between the host and guests. It could be the angle of the story itself: do they focus on cost or impact? Do they focus on process or outcome? Som...
Episode 245: Bad Agendas, Bad Conversations
October 25, 2021 08:51 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBToday on Polilogue, we put a magnifying glass to bad agendas. On Meet the Press, shallow conversations about the new billionaire tax to potentially pay for the Build Back Better plan. On This Week, an insistence that the Virginia gubernatorial race is a reflection of 2022 political predictions and even emptier 2024 election forecasts. We do note that Fox News Sunday and Face the Nation had substantial agendas with heavy, ambitious segments. Shows discussed State of the Union on CNN Fo...
Episode 244: Explaining the State of the Economy
October 18, 2021 08:50 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBToday on Polilogue, we have two very different segments. In the first segment, we look at how This Week and Fox News Sunday explained the various economic factors that are raising costs, slowing down deliveries, and impacting the labor force across the US. The interview with Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, on Fox News Sunday stands out as one of the top explanatory interviews on the Sunday shows in months. Then we look at how Chuck Todd and Jake Tapper each approach...