Politix is a weekly podcast about the 2024 election from Brian Beutler, Matthew Yglesias, and some occasional guests. We’ll have some good-faith disagreement, some points of consensus, and an overall effort to focus on what’s really at stake in November. Subscribe for new episodes each Wednesday and listen wherever you get your podcasts. www.politix.fm
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Donald Trump is suddenly mired in a huge war-crimes scandal, complicating his desire to launch an actual war (also illegal) against Venezuela.
In this episode, Matt and B... more
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Brian is adventuring in South America, so Matt is joined by Lakshya Jain of The Argument and Split Ticket to talk about his Wins Above Replacement calculations, which polit... more
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Donald Trump has lost his grip, and it’s making him prone to a variety of political errors, some of which we enjoy with pure schadenfreude, others of which could cause trem... more
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Donald Trump’s Epstein coverup has faltered. Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has produced tens of thousands of emails implicating scads of U.S. elites, Trump foremost among them, ... more
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I’m always interested in the content, but they talk over each other constantly . It’s so annoying.
I really like both of these guys and each of their political perspectives, but Matt really needs to learn how to play well with others and share the air, or get a minder to keep him in line. His natural speech cadence makes it difficult to know when to chime in with a thought, and the result is often just a Matt filibuster. We’re here for Brian, too.
Mathew Y’s tone, dripping sarcasm and know-it-all phrasing makes this podcast unbearable to listen to for more than 5 minutes. The vocal fry is so irritating — and that goes for all the podcasters ranging from Tim Miller to these guys.
Matt does not have the voice OR the conversational etiquette to make a podcast. Grating and obnoxious and constantly interrupting. Someone I would just hate to talk to in real life.
You’ve long been one of my favorite follows on Twitter. On substance, I want to become a paid subscriber, generally I enjoy the thoughtful commentary. BUT. You have to stop talking over each other. Matt interrupts, interjects, or tries to stop Brian from talking by saying but but but but incredibly loudly and very shrill. I listened to Matt on other podcasts and it was okay, this is unlistenable and it bums me out. Honestly I held off on leaving a review, because it feels mean to say, and I hope... more
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Content primarily revolves around current political events in the United States, with a particular focus on the 2024 election. Topics include the dynamics of the Republican Party, the implications of Donald Trump's influence on politics, and the actions of prominent political figures, including discussions on various governmental decisions and events. The hosts encourage engagement with the audience through lively debates and analysis, aiming to unpack complex political issues while attempting to make sense of the rapidly evolving landscape as the election approaches. Additionally, their take on electoral strategies and public opinion reflects a need for genuine political discourse amidst the prevailing tensions of contemporary governance.
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