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Progressive Senator Victoria Steele (D, AZ) and DC-based journalist Jimmy Zuma bring you the most interesting stories in politics and interview the newsmakers who make it happen. Wait, What? is the ea... more
FAQs about Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele:How many episodes does Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.
October 09, 2020Republicans blow a couple of key debatesWe cover the debates you couldn't bring yourself to watch. In the first matchup, the critical Senate race in Arizona. We're calling this one Kelly and the Troll. Second up, the single vice presidential debate. Let's just call that one Kamala and the Mansplainer. Highlights, low lights, sidelights and Miller Lites. Losing in the polls—bigly—Both Senator McSally and Vice President Pence fail to clear the bar.Sponsored by our good friends at Economic and Human Development Research Associates.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more50minPlay
October 01, 2020Misogyny in the Alt Right with Mark PotokIn the second part of our interview with Mark Potok, we discuss misogyny in right wing hate groups. You know them from their hate of everyone who isn't white but did you know they also believe in things like "corrective rape" and subjugation of women? We walk you through the right-wing "manosphere."Sponsored by Economic and Human Development Research Associates.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more34minPlay
September 24, 2020Ruth Bader Ginsburg, looking back, leaning forwardWe share our personal thoughts and remembrances about RBG, highlights from her civil rights and Supreme Court careers, and our idea about how to fix the court so it can never be partisan again.Sponsored by our fondest, proudest, and most meaningful memories.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more29minPlay
September 17, 2020The Nazification of the Radical Right, with Mark PotokInternationally recognized expert on the radical right, Mark Potok joins us. The fringe right is in another period of ascendency, probably bigger than it has ever been. But something is different this time. Philosophies like "Christian Identity are part and parcel of the rise. That's a fancy name for hating (and blaming) Jews. Find out how these fringe ideologies are infiltrating the radical right and what it means for us in this election year. Mark has been interviewed thousands of times for TV, Radio and Print. You'll recognize him from his work at Southern Policy Law Center. His website is http://markpotok.net. This episode is sponsored by Economic and Human Dimensions Research Associates--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more42minPlay
September 10, 2020Covid Lies and Campaign CrimesBob Woodward's new book, Rage, recounts his conversations with Donald Trump which he taped. We fill you in on what's in the book and play some highlights that reveal Trump knew he's been lying about Covid-19 as early as February. Then, why is the Trump campaign short of cash and where did it go? And who got the 25% paid to a mysterious LLC?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more32minPlay
September 04, 2020The links between antifa, the boogaloo boys, QAnon and a**holes.One of these things is not like the others. but like links in a chain, each has something in common with another one. We explain who they are, what they are, and why it matters. Then we break down post-convention polling. Who gained, who lost, and how will it affect the electoral college?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more37minPlay
August 29, 2020Convention, Confusion and Clapback!The Republican Convention was a cacophony of lying, deception and taking credit for what Obama did. Jimmy watched all four nights just to bring you what he's calling "highlights from lowlifes." Then we take a look at the people's continuing fight for racial justice and who's doing the murdering in and around protests. TL;DR It isn't the protesters.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more38minPlay
August 22, 2020Dems Pandemic Convention is the new Gold StandardOver one week, Democrats redefined the party convention forever, and set a standard that has Republicans racing to catch up! Victoria and Jimmy discuss the highlights and why they matter so, so much.Sponsored by the Anchor Network.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more41minPlay
August 14, 2020It's Kamala time!Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's pick for Vice President. Find out more about her including: some of her progressive victories, highlight moments, and the reaction to her selection as our likely next Vice President. You probably already know it is big news. Find out why...--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more35minPlay
August 06, 2020The joy of follow up questions, the magic of TikTok, and lessons from the latest primariesIn an interview on Axios, Trump wilts under the follow up questions you've been waiting for. Our highlight lollers. Then, what's Trump's obsession with TikTok? We know. And lastly, what do the latest primaries tell us about the state of the race.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message...more40minPlay
FAQs about Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele:How many episodes does Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.