The Politics Lab

The Politics Lab

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The Politics Lab episodes

  • EOY Speed Round!

    This week, its time for speed round. Bill and Phil tackle Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, the state of Trump’s cabinet nominations, the crisis in South Korea, and Trump’s offer to annex Canada.

    39 min
  • Trump, Democracy, and the World

    On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil examine the state of democracy in light of Trump’s early actions, then discuss the impact that Trump’s second term might have on global politics.

    49 min
  • Nomination Insanity

    On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil try to wrap their heads around Trump’s initial cabinet nominations, and then consider the various explanations for the results of the 2024 presidential election.

    44 min
  • Closing Arguments

    This week, Bill and Phil break down Trump and Harris’s closing arguments and predict what may happen in next Tuesday’s election. 

    41 min
  • How Are We Here (Again)?

    On this weeks episode, Bill and Phil discuss recent accusations that Trump is a fascist, explore Trump‘s bizarre pre-election behavior, and highlight possible post-election dangers.

    48 min
  • Three Weeks Away

    On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil break down the state of the presidential race just three weeks until Election Day and explore the question of whether we are living through the most dangerous international moment since the Cold War.

    43 min
  • Why Are Politics So Stupid?

    On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil open with a spirited game of “What’s More Stupid,” then reflect on why our politics have become so stupid, and close by looking at how Jack Smith may have outsmarted the Supreme Court. 

    50 min
  • A Regional War?

    Bill and Phil wrestle with the expanding war in the Middle East, break down the Vice Presidential debate, and look at Jimmy Carter’s legacy in light of his 100th birthday.

    46 min

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Politics isn’t always black and white. Dr. Bill Muck and Dr. Phil Barker, professors of political science and longtime friends, talk through the week’s news and discuss how political science might…

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