Catherine Sanderson (Poler Family Professor of Psychology and Chair of Psychology at Amherst College) and Matt Bennett (Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) join guest host Liz Gilbert to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:

(02:26) The latest January 6th Committee Hearing

(22:28) The most watched Senate races and wild debate performances

(34:34) Former president Barack Obama’s warning for Democrats not to be buzzkills

[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The antisemitism from Donald Trump and Kanye West last week and whether you can separate art from the artist.

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