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The Politics Guys

Michael Baranowski
Donald Trump
Supreme Court
Tax Policy
Child Tax Credit
Transgender Rights
Bostock Decision
Title IX
Nikki Haley
Ukraine
Alabama
Biden Administration
Trump Administration
New Hampshire Primary
First Amendment
Racial Justice
Peter Navarro
Alejandro Mayorkas
Judicial Appointments
Immigration
Second Amendment

The Politics Guys is an independent, bipartisan, ideologically diverse American politics and policy podcast hosted by experts: political scientists, law professors, practicing attorneys, and former government officials. Our mission is to give listeners a much-needed break from conservative and liberal echo chambers through civil, rational, and evidence-based discussion of American politics and pol... more

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Mike and Joey open with a deep dive into the emerging battle over Warner Bros. Discovery, weighing Netflix’s proposed mega-merger against Paramount Skydance’s rival bid and asking whether antitrust law still has teeth in a streaming world defined by ... more

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Mike and Joey open with a look at U.S. missile strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats and the seizure of an oil tanker, debating whether Article II authority is enough or whether Congress should have a say. Mike presses on limiting principles, civi... more

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Dr. Michael Cohen
Founder and CEO of Cohen Research Group, author of 'Modern Political Campaigns'
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Episode: A.I. in Political Campaigns
Julie Sweet
Director of Advocacy and Industry Relations for the American Association of Political Consultants, author of the AI Compliance Guide
American Association of Political Consultants
Episode: A.I. in Political Campaigns
David Obst
Former journalist, publisher, screenwriter, film producer, and author of "Saving Ourselves from Big Car".
Episode: Saving Ourselves From Big Car
Colin Woodard
New York Times bestselling author, historian, and journalist
Episode: Nations Apart: Colin Woodard on the Regional Cultures That Divide Us
Lisa Ekman
Former Democratic activist and author
Author of Deprogramming Democrats
Episode: Deprogramming Democrats: Why Insider Lisa Ekman Left the Party
John L. Campbell
Class of 1925 Professor and Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Dartmouth College, author of 'Pay Up! Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich'
Dartmouth College
Episode: John Campbell on Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich
Paul Starr
Professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton University and author of "American Contradiction"
Princeton University
Episode: Paul Star on Trumpism, Revolution, and Revenge
Dan Varroney
Author of 'Rethinking Economic Growth' and partner to policymakers and trade associations
Potomac Core
Episode: Rethinking Economic Growth with Dan Varroney
Bruce Schneier
Internationally renowned security technologist, lecturer at Harvard's Kennedy School, and New York Times best-selling author.
Episode: Bruce Schneier on AI and the Future of Democracy

Hosts

Michael Baranowski
Host and political scientist known for fostering balanced discussions on topics in American politics and policy.
Mike
Co-host with insights into political dynamics and engaging discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 895 ratings
  • Loved Michael

    I haven’t been listening for a

    While as it went all wonky but listened to this episode with Michael and it was great. Way better than Sam as originally planned!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tellin’ it like it is
    United States3 months ago
  • The uhh podcast

    Used to love this podcast, but the new hosts are hard to listen to with all the “uhh’s”. Combine that with zero pushback to easily debatable MAGA talking points, and it’s no longer worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    1234MDB
    United States4 months ago
  • Have to change to 1 Star - They bent the knee to the king.

    There was a long period where I listened to every show they put out. I’m done.

    Doesn’t matter who is hosting at this point. It is not a bipartisan discussion, it is a facade. It is the same issue we see everyday. The conservatives have no hurdles to jump through and can ram in half points, but anything progressive has to be put through the wringer before the conservative will concede on the point. Listen back to the pods where Jay or May are the co-hosts. It is a constant downplay of it isn’t t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    anothercoolsandwich
    United States5 months ago
  • Falling star

    This show used to be so interesting and have great commentary on current events and politics. Personally, I loved hearing from the students and thought the first two hosts were engaging. It has devolved sadly with the new hosts. They are fantastically boring and don’t really tackle issues. The pod got bought and watered down. They don’t want a discussion, just to get talking points on now. Moving on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Femi So Foxy
    United States8 months ago
  • Good Discussion

    Good discussions from the hosts on the hot political news topics of the day. They have several hosts who rotate through, each from a different political perspective.

    The mixing of the audio is also great, its a high quality podcast all around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rollin Hill
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some critiques focus on recent changes in hosts, expressing frustration over perceived biases and the quality of debate.
Listeners appreciate the civil and balanced discussions surrounding complex political issues.
There's recognition of the show's efforts to bridge the partisan divide, with some praising this mission as necessary in current times.
Overall, there's a mix of appreciation for expert insights and disappointment in shifts from the original format.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#48
Indonesia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#58
Colombia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#138
Colombia/News
Apple Podcasts
#195
Indonesia/News
Apple Podcasts
#202
New Zealand/News/Politics

Talking Points

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Streaming Battle, Minnesota Fraud, Listener Questions
Q: What do you think about the Gulf sovereign wealth funds financing a big chunk of that offer?
If they don't have governance rights, I'm not concerned about it. Governance is everything.
Streaming Battle, Minnesota Fraud, Listener Questions
Q: Do either of these potential deals give you cause for concerns on the antitrust side of things?
Yes, I think that the Netflix deal has antitrust concerns to it because you got HBO as the number three streamer and Netflix as the number one streamer.
Venezuela Actions, Presidential Power
Q: Would it be better for this to be happening with congressional authorization?
Any congressional engagement on military action is valuable, though not strictly required.
Venezuela Actions, Presidential Power
Q: Do you think that it's a mislabeled designation?
It hinges more on legal authorities surrounding the drug war and its relationship to terrorism.
Venezuela Actions, Presidential Power
Q: Is citing inherent powers enough here?
Yes, the Constitution gives those powers to the executive, providing the authority to act.

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Focused on American politics and policy, this show combines insights from political scientists, attorneys, and former officials to deliver a bipartisan approach to contemporary issues. Episodes revolve around significant political events, legal challenges, voter dynamics, and the interplay of different political ideologies. The regular discussion format is complemented by interviews with notable figures representing various viewpoints. Notably, the podcast aims to break through partisan echo chambers by fostering civil and rational discourse, making it an appealing choice for listeners eager for balanced perspectives amid a polarized political landscape.

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1. KCRW's Left, Right & Center
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3. 1A
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The Politics Guys launched 11 years ago and published 1050 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Politics Guys include:

1. Dr. Michael Cohen
2. Julie Sweet
3. David Obst
4. Colin Woodard
5. Lisa Ekman
6. John L. Campbell
7. Paul Starr
8. Dan Varroney

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