Latest Presidency Podcast Episodes
Foreign Meddling, Truth & Impeachment
Good Politics - October 02, 2019 01:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsExamines the law of opposition research and whether a president has to commit a crime to be legally "impeached." And also: who will win this game of hardball politics?
Truth or Dirt? Biden, Burisma & Trump's Phone Call
Good Politics - October 02, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsExamines the Biden-Burisma thing and looks at what team Trump might be after in the next chapter of scandal in American politics.
The American Constitution #2
Good Politics - September 27, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn episode devoted to why the American constitution remains unique and relevant. The Bill of Rights and Second Amendment are specifically discussed.
The American Constitution #3
Good Politics - September 27, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn episode devoted to why the American constitution remains unique and relevant.
The American Constitution #1
Good Politics - September 27, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn episode devoted to why the American constitution remains unique and relevant.
Is America Liberal, and is Centrism Wrong?
Good Politics - September 20, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsExamines the American political cycle, whether there is a shift to the left or right, and whether centrism is the wrong play for the Democratic Party.
The Rift in the Democratic Party
Good Politics - September 20, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsSocialism and Centrism are battling for the soul of the Democratic party. Idealism is battling pragmatism. This is far more important of a phenomenon than whether or not Trump is re-elected.
The New Campaign Style (Direct Affront)
Good Politics - September 15, 2019 02:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow 2016 changed the way candidates say things. Is it true that only the most lurid can win the election?
Jobs and Voting
Good Politics - September 15, 2019 01:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe jobs data: is it good and will it affect the race in 2020? Will it have an impact on the voting behavior of marginalized groups?
Trump's Poll Numbers: Good or Bad?
Good Politics - September 07, 2019 06:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn assessment of Trump's job approval ratings.
Political Revolution?
Good Politics - September 07, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow it is that Bernie Sanders doesn't understand the American system of government. There are no revolutions during a dealignment.
What Does Majority Rule Mean?
Good Politics - September 07, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDemocratic theorists often make too much of simple majorities. Majorities and mandates are not the same.
Just Who is Dr. Wilson Anyway?
Good Politics - September 07, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn interview with Dr. Wilson about the show, its content and philosophy.
Bonus: Mr. Diamond in the Service
Q & Abe - September 05, 2019 13:04 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThis bonus episode accompanies Episode 3: Why are there no pictures of Lincoln in his military uniform? While we’re looking for answers to the questions in the show, we sometimes run across things that don’t fit within the main episode, but are too fascinating not to share. In our conversation ...
How to Win Presidential Elections
Good Politics - August 29, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIs 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?
Good Politics - August 29, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 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)
Good Politics - August 26, 2019 23:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe best of Season #1. Season #2 starts very soon!!
The Best of Season #1
Good Politics - August 26, 2019 23:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe best of Season #1 of good politics. Season #2 starts soon!
Why are there no pictures of Lincoln in his military uniform?
Q & Abe - August 22, 2019 13:46 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, we’ll be unpacking a question from a Belarusian visitor: “Why are there no pictures of Lincoln in his military uniform?” Come along with us as we talk to a Constitutional expert, a civil-military relations scholar, an artist’s family, and our very own neighbors at the Armed Forc...
Bonus: Role Playing and African-Americans
Q & Abe - August 08, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThis bonus episode accompanies Episode 2: Is it ok to call her Aunt Mary? As we strive to answer the questions for the show, we’ve encountered a wide variety of stories, conversations, and discoveries, not all of which fit directly within the main episode. However, we don’t want to keep all the...
China Tariffs and The Jobs Numbers
Good Politics - August 08, 2019 01:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsA look at the jobs report and the situation with China.
The 2nd Quarter Economy
Good Politics - August 08, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsGDP in the second quarter, and what it means.
Democratic Socialism
Good Politics - August 01, 2019 02:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat is a socialist and what does this matter for American politics?
New Democrats
Good Politics - August 01, 2019 01:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat is a center-left Democrat and how did they come about?
Is it ok to call her Aunt Mary?
Q & Abe - July 26, 2019 15:49 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, we'll dig into a question we received in several different forms -- "Is it ok to call her Aunt Mary?" which visitors have asked about Mary Williams, a black woman working at the Cottage as a cook. Come exploring with us as we talk with two historians of the African-American expe...
Mueller's Testimony (Obstruction)
Good Politics - July 24, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsPreview of Mueller's testimony regarding obstruction.
Mueller's Testimony (Collusion)
Good Politics - July 24, 2019 21:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn updated preview of the Mueller testimony about "collusion."
The Deficit & Supply-Siders
Good Politics - July 17, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsA look at the Trump deficit and the debate between Stockman and Kudlow
The Economy
Good Politics - July 17, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsA look at the Trump macroeconomic indicators and their significance
Bonus: Dreaming of Emancipation
Q & Abe - July 11, 2019 13:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThis bonus episode accompanies our first episode, How could Lincoln sleep if slavery was happening? Our journey answering these questions has led to conversations, discoveries, and stories of all kinds, not all of which fit directly within the question we’re answering. But they’re so interestin...
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