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Not Another Politics Podcast

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With all the noise created by a 24/7 news cycle, it can be hard to really grasp what's going on in politics today. We provide a fresh perspective on the biggest political stories not through opinion and anecdotes, but rigorous scholarship, massive data sets and a deep knowledge of theory. Understand the political science beyond the headlines with Harris School of Public Policy Professors William Howell, Anthony Fowler and Wioletta Dziuda. Our show is part of the University of Chicago Podcast ...
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Can’t sleep? Neither can I! You know how your mind wonders when you’re trying to sleep? The random, weird nonsense that goes on in your head? I bet, more often than not, you lie awake thinking of the most ridiculous things? This podcast is a peek inside MY head. My ADD, crazy, sleep deprived brain. The rambling conversations I have with myself that keep me awake at night. I do not edit my episodes. You hear everything. My dogs, coyotes, crickets, the Amazon driver. You hear unedited, life. Y ...
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Where politics, religion and history collide - and it's not always polite! American political opinion podcast hosted by former political science instructor and current political observer Jaye Pool. Left-leaning yet not perfectly bound by ideology. Historical context with a dose of progressive Christianity in the mix. #StirThePot #Resist #p2 #progressiveChristian #Exvangelical
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Conventional wisdom says that a strong economy helps incumbents, while a weak economy hurts them. But new research from University of Chicago economist Lubos Pastor titled “Political Cycles and Stock Returns” challenges this idea, suggesting that economic downturns actually push voters toward Democrats, while economic booms favor Republicans. If tr…
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Send us a text What’s preventing me from getting some shut eye? Shrooms! Ok, I didn’t take any. I just discuss mushrooms and micro dosing. I also talk about our flag being the OG diversity flag! The American flag represents EVERYONE! I also babble about wishing the world could just hold hands and sing! I throw in some attention deficit, random nons…
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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? The “N” word! Yep, THAT one. I’m over black people claiming it’s offensive, yet use it with each other and rap about it. If it’s offensive, it’s offensive for EVERYONE, no matter the race, to say it. I also discuss woman dressing like hookers, equal rights and idiotic things liberals say.…
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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? The Democrats and their major obsession with Hitler! That’s all they talk about. That’s all they think about. They compare everything and everyone to a Nazi. They can’t get enough of Hitler. I also discuss the fact the Libs are STILL going. STILL yapping like Chihuahuas. Never happy. I also talk about the b…
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Send us a text What’s been preventing me from counting sheep and sleeping soundly? Donald J Trump! That sounded perverted. But I’m so excited that today was the inauguration of our 47th president! Stand up because Trump is in the house. The White House that is! It is also Martin Luther King day. I think that is very appropriate. I talk about the fa…
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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? MATH! I graduated from an American high school. We don’t consider math important. So I have a math question to all of those that did NOT graduate from an American high school. How can a California Governor, afford a multi million dollar home? I also gave a shout out to everyone that made the conscious choice to …
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Why does Congress feel more divided than ever? Are politicians genuinely becoming more extreme, or is something else at play? In this episode, we take on the polarization debate with a twist. Anthony Fowler sits down with University of Chicago political scientist Daniel Moskowitz to uncover new data that challenges conventional wisdom in his paper …
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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? A little bit of everything. In this episode, I cuss a LOT! So if you’re sensitive to profanity this is NOT your episode. If you’re sensitive or offended easily, this episode may NOT be your cup of tea? I talk about anxiety and depression. How it can consume and engulf you. Smother you. It’s difficult. I als…
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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Pressure. Feeling pressured to be a Stepford wife. To smile and wave. To always put on a happy face no matter what. It’s OK to feel your emotions. That’s why we have them. As long as you don’t live in the negativity or wallow in self-pity, emotions are there for a reason. I’m tired of being told to get over…
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Send us a text Why am I WIDE awake at all hours of the night? I stop breathing. Not literally. But I forget to go outside and breathe in the fresh air. I forget why I have a heart, lungs and this body. To take advantage of. Depression can sneak up on a person. You think you have it together? Turns out, you gave up on yourself and your own happiness…
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Send us a text What’s been preventing me from sleeping like a beauty? Relationships! When you’re in a healthy, loving, respectful relationship, it’s GREAT! Realizing you’re NOT in a fairy tale, can be a tough pill to swallow. Whether going your separate ways was mutual or not, it’s hard on both parties, either way. I also ramble on about my text bo…
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Send us a text What’s been preventing me from snoring loudly? Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé! Unlike the majority, I am NOT A FAN! I discuss my opinion on their vocal skills, along with filing false police reports, the terror on Bourbon Street and the Trump Tour Cyber truck. I also go on and on about the fact, it’s a NEW YEAR and the left …
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On our last episode we had a discussion about what voters care about when electing politicians…and we mentioned a prior episode where we discussed if something as seemingly arbitrary as looks factor into voter choice. Do more attractive politicians do better? We all know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but if we’re being honest we…
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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? New day, new year y’all! I love saying, “y’all!” I discuss being one step closer to Trump being in office. Out with the old. I talk about playing in the rain, driving in the rain and murderous spouses! I discuss the show Snapped and trusting your partner. It’s a weird way to start off the new year, I know!…
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Send us a text What’s preventing me from counting sheep? Taxes! Taxes and those that DON’T pay them. People that collect HUGE checks from tax returns, while sitting at home. All while I’m paying out the wazoo! I also discuss calling in sick to work. Back in my day, we drug ourselves to work, half dead. Nowadays…. Ug! Good luck getting anyone to com…
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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? Today would have been my mom’s 77th birthday. So, Here’s to you, mom! I discuss the fact, my mom is the reason I started this podcast. I also talk about addiction. The different ways people cope with addiction. That one size does NOT fit all. People handle grief, addiction, goals, resolutions, etc differently. I…
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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? Missing my mom. Remembering that my MOM is the reason I started this podcast. I discuss the left and Biden administration having blood on their hands. I feel they are responsible for the deaths of numerous senior citizens in assisted living facilities. Along with those that died, alone in hospitals. The left sho…
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Send us a text Merry Christmas everyone! Hello! What’s keeping me up? Sheer will power. I’m exhausted. Yet staying positive. Today I discuss personal days, temper tantrums, weak links and others things that aren’t really Christmas related. I talk about being alone on Christmas but using it to my advantage. Doing a little day drinking, while watchin…
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Do politicians really understand what drives voters—or are they relying on flawed assumptions that could shape democracy in troubling ways? A groundbreaking new study by University of Calgary political scientist Jack Lucas, “Politicians’ Theories of Voting Behavior,” reveals striking gaps between how politicians perceive voters and how voters see t…
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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Relationships and politics! Let’s start with, relationships….they can really suck! Sometimes it takes leaving, to realize just how BAD your relationship was. You don’t realize how abusive it was until you’re no longer in it. As far as politics….leftists need to SIT DOWN! Sit down and zip your mouths. You’ve…
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Send us a text What’s keeping me wide awake? Trust issues, fear of losing my loved ones, missing my friends and worrying about family. Ya know? The usual. I discuss my friends from childhood. They had such an impact on my life. They mean the world to me. What do I do? Keep people at a distance. Arms length. Classic cliche. I’m so typical. Ug….…
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When it comes to defending democracy, are politicians or the public more committed to its principles—or are both equally willing to bend the rules for political gain? In his forthcoming book, Elitism vs. Populism, University of Texas at Dallas Political Scientist Curtis Bram challenges the idea that elites are the ultimate defenders of democracy. T…
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Send us a text What’s been preventing me from counting sheep? Hormones! Emotions. Going through it. How do you distinguish between Bipolar and moody? A psychiatrist? A diagnosis from a certified person? I’m thankful, yet angry, sad, frustrated, happy and anxiety ridden. I also discus’s accountability for those that cry wolf. Prison time for those t…
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Send us a text I’m just flying by the seat of my pants tonight! Nothing planned. Just talking about whatever pops into my head! I had a script. However, I left it at home. So, you get me babbling about my grandson, education and its decline. I discuss Americans being dumb and obese. I also talk about being relationship choices and being thankful.…
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Hello Not Another Politics Podcast Listeners. We took some time off in preparation for the Thanksgiving Holiday but given the incredible political events of the month we wanted to re-share an episode that we think is even more relevant today than when we recorded it. Why is populism on the rise across the globe? One story says this movement is driv…
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Send us a text What’s keeping me up? Over committing! I tend to say yes to things I genuinely don’t have time for. I don’t want anyone to be put out. I also discuss my lack of accepting help from others. I refuse to allow anyone to help me. In this short podcast I talk about how, doing both, give me ulcers and prevent me from sleeping!…
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Send us a text It’s late. I’ve been up since 4:00AM, going non stop, for TWENTY HOURS. Yes, that’s 2-0 hours. Wouldn’t be that bad if I slept the night before. This podcast shows my brain capacity when I’m exhausted. I make sense for about half of the show. But I wind up lost and wondering, aimlessly. While roaming I discuss learning from my mistak…
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Trump’s back in the White House—how did it happen? This week, we break down what the political science literature has to tell us about why voters swung his way, what Kamala Harris’s loss tells us about populism and political discontent, and what’s next for American democracy. Plus, co-host Will Howell makes a big announcement!…
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Send us a text Let me introduce you to our 47th president, Donald J Trump! Not gonna lie, I’m EXCITED behind all measure! Let’s Gooooooo! I’m so happy America has spoken. I’m happy we haven’t lost all brain cells. I’m drinking liberal tears in my coffee. They taste fabulous! Mmmmm…. Mix in a little boo hoo burger and WHINE! Delicious! Hey, celebs… …
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Send us a text Has anyone listened to the song, “I Am not OK” by Jelly Roll? If not, I feel it’s worth your time. It’s my current theme song. The lyrics play on repeat all day, into the night. It’s part of what’s keeping me up. My son is out on the streets. He’s scared, angry and feels he was wronged. To say I’m worried is an understatement. As a p…
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Send us a text What’s keeping me awake? ELECTION DAY!!! To say it’s an important day, would be an understatement! Tomorrow is important, not only Americans but the world. It could go either way. Trump or Harris? Scary. Definitely preventing me from sleeping. Will there be WW3? Nuclear war? Riots? By this time tomorrow, our world will change dramati…
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Jaye discusses Project 2025, the 900-page wishlist from the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank that is arguably the most influential group in US politics. She discusses its ties to former president Donald Trump, lists several of its policy proposals, and the four pillars of this plan. Jaye warns listeners of how important voting in the …
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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Self worth. If I don’t respect myself, why would anyone else? If I allow someone to make me feel worthless, that’s on me. I need to decide if I’m worth it? Am I worth my own mental and physical health? What else has been keeping me wide awake? POLITICS! Politics are always on my mind these days!…
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When it comes to online discourse, do Americans really value free speech—or are they more comfortable with censorship than expected? A surprising new paper from University of Rochester Political Scientist Jamie Druckman, “Illusory Interparty Disagreement: Partisans Agree On What Hate Speech To Censor But Do Not Know It” reveals a surprising alignme…
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I discuss change. Not only do I feel the world could use some change. But I, myself, am dealing with change. Depending on your perspective change can be a positive thing. It can be scary., sad, exciting, joyful, or stressful. What’s been keeping me up? The upcoming elections. America needs to turn the page. Move f…
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Send us a text What’s been keeping me up? Electric airplanes! Do we have them? NO! Yet celebrities fly their jets ALL OVER! They fly their private jets to and fro, without a care in the world. All while demanding everyone ELSE care about climate change. All while preaching to us how terrible diesel is. Funny, I didn’t realize jets were ran on batte…
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Send us a text This is a long podcast folks. So buckle up! I discuss Celebrities. Celebrities like Taylor, Swift and Beyoncé. I remember a time when we taught our kids. It was cool to be an individual and not follow. I remember when we used to ask our children, “ If everybody jumped off a bridge, would you?” When we taught our kids, it was best to …
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In the wake of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, claims of widespread voter fraud have fueled political controversies and public distrust. But how credible are these claims? In this episode, we sit down with political scientist Justin Grimmer to discuss his new paper “An Evaluation of Fraud Claims from the 2020 Trump Election Contests” which sys…
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Send us a text If you haven’t watched the Vice Presidential debate, I BEG you to do so! What’s keeping me awake at night? The election! I’m petrified crazy Kamala, will have successfully slept her way to the top! Allegedly….not a fact. Just a probability . I’m hoping the majority of Americans tuned in to the vice presidential debate with an open mi…
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