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The Science of Politics

Niskanen Center
Political Polarization
Interest Groups
Covid-19
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
Partisanship
Future Pandemics
Policy Change
Wokeness
Polarization
Kamala Harris
Democratic Party
Bureaucracy
Public Opinion
Structural Inequality
Black Voters
Culture War
Racial Realignment
Congress
Public Dissent

The Niskanen Center’s The Science of Politics podcast features up-and-coming researchers delivering fresh insights on the big trends driving American politics today. Get beyond punditry to data-driven understanding of today’s Washington with host and political scientist Matt Grossmann. Each 30-45-minute episode covers two new cutting-edge studies and interviews two researchers. We welcome your tho... more

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AI tool improvement is compounding fast enough for researchers to start using tools like Claude Code for real social science tasks. What are the early lessons from using AI to conduct research? Will it just mean more slop papers and slop reviewers? O... more

Some Americans prefer obedient, respectful, and well-mannered children and others prefer independent, curious, and self-reliant kids. And that divide is a surprisingly broad window into contemporary political views and partisan choices. How did we be... more

Do rich white Americans always get their way in policymaking? Or does it matter who is in charge? Agustin Markarian finds that different groups see their policy preferences better represented depending on which party is in power. White Americans get ... more

Despite calls for politics to return to kitchen table economic issues, the culture war rages on. That could be a product of the distinct incentives facing politicians, who have to win elections, and media actors, who just have to keep your attention.... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Hall
Stanford University researcher specializing in political science.
Stanford University
Episode: Can AI ‘vibe research’ replace social science?
Agustin Markarian
Political scientist at Loyola, Chicago
Loyola, Chicago
Episode: Which groups win policy under each party?
Kevin Angell
Researcher at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Who now directs spending: Congress or the president?
Julia Azari
Political scientist and author of Backlash Presidents
Princeton University
Episode: The backlash presidency
Danielle Thomsen
Academic and Author of The Money Signal
University of California, Irvine
Episode: How the money chase governs our elections
Adam Bonica
Political Scientist at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: The Supreme Court is enabling Trump’s executive power
Eric McGhee
Researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California and author of the article Districts for a New Decade.
Public Policy Institute of California
Episode: Will partisan redistricting tip Congress?
Daniel Kolliner
Researcher at Kenyon College and co-author of the NBER paper on partisan control over redistricting.
Kenyon College
Episode: Will partisan redistricting tip Congress?
Cristina Bodea
International expert on central bank independence and central bank governors
Michigan State University
Episode: The fall of an independent Fed

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Matt Grossmann
Host of The Science of Politics and a political scientist, Matt Grossmann engages in discussions that bring cutting-edge political science research to the forefront, often featuring new insights and data to understand American political dynamics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Getting in bed with fascists

    This was a pretty solid podcast until they decided to get onboard with a couple of fascist Kennedy supporters peddling brain dead anti-anti-conventional wisdom about Covid. Now I’m going back over what the Niskanen Center has done elsewhere worried that I missed signs of their slide into misanthropic anti-democracy.

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    elonruinedtwitter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great for academics and students

    This is a great way to introduce students to political science research; it also keeps me up to date with current scholarship!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbenbailey
    United States2 years ago
  • Great idea, needs reformatting

    Five stars for the content, host, and idea behind this podcast. It is much needed. However, it needs reformatting. It can be very difficult to follow weaving in and out of interviewees. Stick to one paper then move onto the next. Put yourself in the shoes of a podcast listener. We aren’t taking notes and aren’t paying close attention to names. We’re exercising, cooking, commuting. Make it as easy as possible to follow. In any case, please keep it up. It’s been very important for me to keep up wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mitchell.33
    United States5 years ago
  • A Podcast on Political Science for the Political Scientist

    They do an incredible job bringing cutting-edge political science research to relevant topics based on current events. Many of the guests are relative unknowns, so the listener learns about ideas and perspectives they will rarely find anywhere else.

    Justin Kempf

    Democracy Paradox

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    5
    justin kempf
    United States5 years ago
  • Who you poll

    I don’t know who you are polling but I can tell you in my lifetime I have not engaged so much in daily life with so many people that are into a conspiracy like Q. Once more I am seeing it preached from the pulpit and corrupting the public trust in both church and state. Also something I’ve not seen before, the marketing of it is now with signs on bridges and highways in my local community. So your polling is missing something and quite frankly it is very dangerous to public servants. Furthe... more

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    EvenMySatireNameisTaken
    United States5 years ago

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How authoritarian parenting attitudes explain our political divides
Q: What is kind of the bottom line now on the extent to which this story helps to explain either Trump's rise or the continuing acceptability of what he is doing to a large part of the electorate?
The empirical findings suggest that those with higher authoritarianism tend to endorse anti-democratic attitudes that transcend party lines among white Americans.
How authoritarian parenting attitudes explain our political divides
Q: So, Dr. Federico, tell us about the main findings and takeaways from the new book, The Authoritarian Divide.
The findings indicate that authoritarian values are growing influence in structuring political attitudes and voting choices, primarily among white Americans.
Which groups win policy under each party?
Q: How do you interpret party influence on policy outcomes?
Party differences explain part of the racial gaps; Democrats tend to represent their core voters more effectively, while Republicans maintain gaps even among their constituents.
Which groups win policy under each party?
Q: So tell us about the findings and takeaways from your new paper on race, responsiveness, and representation in the US.
We find that racial differences in policy responsiveness are low overall, but white Americans tend to get more of what they want under Republican control. Conversely, racial and ethnic minority groups experience better representation under Democratic control.
How the money chase governs our elections
Q: Does money mean less if it's not this reliable signal of support, but it just comes from the individual?
Self-funding is common; candidates generously contribute to signal strength but winning dynamics often hinge on donor perceptions rather than immediate funding sources.

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Featuring fresh insights from emerging scholars, the episodes highlight crucial trends and influences shaping American politics. This podcast emphasizes a data-driven approach to understand complex political dynamics, moving beyond conventional punditry. Each episode typically showcases two new studies and incorporates interviews with researchers, providing listeners with a well-rounded perspective on current events and key political questions. Notably, the discussions often revolve around pressing issues such as executive power, electoral dynamics, and the intersection of policy and public sentiment, making it particularly appealing to those interested in a deeper understanding of political science and its implications for contemporary gov... more

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