Justin Higgins and John Gunnison

Politics + Media 101

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American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what’s going on behind the scenes in a non-partisan way, this is the show for you. Listen to past episodes, sign up f...

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Justin Higgins and John Gunnison

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Carnegie Endowment's Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili on Unrest in Kazakhstan, Russian Involvement, and Regional Security 19.01.2022 30:36

A live audience interviews Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, a professor at University of Pittsburgh and scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, on recent unrest in Kazakhstan, Russian involvement, and other factors impacting regional security. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

The Washington Post's Megan McArdle on the Economy, Science, and Limited Government 17.01.2022 34:28

A live audience interviews Megan McArdle, of the Washington Post, about the economy, science, and limited government. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Former US-Middle East Negotiator Aaron David Miller on Domestic Challenges, Foreign Policy, and Global Trends 14.01.2022 1:09:34

A live audience interviews Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former top US negotiator in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, about ongoing challenges facing the country—foreign and domestic. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Stanford Internet Observatory's Renee DiResta on Virality, Information, and Trust on the Internet 12.01.2022 1:03:55

Peter Chou and a live audience interview Renee DiResta, technical research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory and a writer for WIRED and The Atlantic, on virality, information, safety, and trust on the internet. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

The Guardian's Hugo Lowell on January 6th, Trump's Final Days in Power, and the House Select Committee's Investigation 10.01.2022 1:10:39

A live audience interviews Hugo Lowell of The Guardian on January 6th, Trump's final days in power, the House Select Committee's investigation, and more. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein on Georgia's Shifting Electorate, Stacey Abrams, Sens. Warnock and Ossoff, and the 2022 Election 07.01.2022 1:16:20

A live audience interviews Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Georgia's shifting electorate, Stacey Abrams, Sens. Warnock and Ossoff, Joe Biden's 2020 win, and the upcoming 2022 election. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Politico's Erin Banco on Vaccine Donations, Diplomacy, and the Biden Administration's Global Pandemic Response 05.01.2022 1:06:47

A live audience interviews Erin Banco, health care reporter at Politico, on global vaccine donations, pandemic response, and Biden Administration decision making. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

US Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) on the NCAA, Paying College Athletes, and the Future of College Sports 03.01.2022 1:03:24

A live audience interviews US Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) on the NCAA, paying college athletes, and the future of college sports. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Carnegie Endowment's Paul Stronski on Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the United States 29.12.2021 1:05:50

A live audience interviews Paul Stronski of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Putin's territorial ambitions, and U.S. responses. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

New York Times' Sheryl Gay Stolberg on U.S. Domestic Pandemic Response: Opportunities, Challenges, Vaccines, and Variants 27.12.2021 57:53

A live audience interviews Sheryl Gay Stolberg of the New York Times on the United States' domestic pandemic response, Biden Administration actions, vaccines, variants, opportunities, and challenges. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

CSIS’ Stephen Morrison on Global Pandemic Response: Opportunities, Challenges, Vaccines, and Variants 22.12.2021 1:15:12

A live audience interviews Dr. Stephen Morrison, director of the Global Health Policy Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), on the current status of the pandemic - including vaccines, variants, opportunities, and challenges. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on the Supreme Court, Dark Money in Politics, and the Future of Democracy 20.12.2021 52:44

A live audience interviews US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on the Supreme Court, dark money in politics, the future of democracy, and more. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Slate and Newsweek's Dahlia Lithwick on the U.S. Supreme Court, Democracy, and Judicial Independence 17.12.2021 1:10:40

A live audience interviews Dahlia Lithwick, contributing editor at Newsweek and senior editor at Slate, about the U.S. Supreme Court, judicial independence, elections, and democracy. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

The Washington Examiner's Emily Brooks on House Infighting, Kevin McCarthy, and the Future of the GOP 15.12.2021 1:05:34

A live audience interviews Emily Brooks of the Washington Examiner about House Republican infighting, Kevin McCarthy, and the future of the GOP. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Laura Rozen on Iran's Nuclear Program, Negotiations, and Likely Outcomes 13.12.2021 1:02:40

A live audience interviews Laura Rozen on Iran's nuclear program, current negotiations, and likely outcomes. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Andrew Sullivan on Modern Conservatism, Political Correctness, and the Gay Rights Movement 10.12.2021 1:03:32

A live audience interviews Andrew Sullivan (prominent conservative commentator and former editor of The New Republic) from his home in Cape Cod about modern conservatism, political correctness, and the gay rights movement — and he even tells us he's lighting up a joint on air. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Fiona Hill on Putin, US-Russia Relations, and the Future of Democracy 08.12.2021 56:40

A live audience interviews Fiona Hill, a top foreign policy advisor to Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump, on US-Russia relations, Putin, and the future of democracy. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

The Atlantic Council’s Jared Holt on January 6th, Domestic Terrorism, and the Internet 06.12.2021 1:14:42

A live audience interviews Jared Holt of the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab on extremism, radicalization, January 6th, and more—including comments and questions from podcaster Eric Weinstein. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

US Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) on Agriculture, Technology, and National Security 03.12.2021 51:12

A live audience interviews U.S. Congressman Don Bacon, a decorated veteran and member of the House Agriculture and Armed Services Committees, about the U.S. food supply, technology, and national security. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Project on Government Oversight's Walter Shaub on Corruption, Ethics, and Transparency 01.12.2021 1:18:49

A live audience interviews Walter Shaub, former director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics and a current leader at the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), on corruption, ethics, and transparency in government. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

US Congressman Ro Khanna on Innovation, US-China, and American Competitiveness 19.11.2021 1:02:03

A live audience interviews US Congressman Ro Khanna on technology, innovation, science, and the Endless Frontier Act. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

NBC's Hallie Jackson on Politics, People, and the Future of News 17.11.2021 54:03

A live audience interviews Hallie Jackson of NBC News about politics, people, the future of news, and her brand new show "Hallie Jackson NOW." Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Fletcher Academic Dean Kelly Gallagher on COP26, Climate Change, and International Agreements 04.11.2021 1:10:29

A live audience interviews Tufts Fletcher School Academic Dean, Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, and Climate Policy Lab Director Kelly Gallagher on the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), international agreements, and what we can expect to see. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on Climate, the Economy, and Biden's Agenda in Congress 03.11.2021 59:23

A live audience interviews US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on climate, the economy, and the state of President Biden's agenda in Congress. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

US Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence on Making Healthcare More Equitable and President Biden's Agenda in Congress 27.10.2021 57:59

A live audience interviews US Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence on the Census, Postal Service, health care disparities (including maternal mortality rates) in America, and the status of President Biden's agenda in Congress. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live