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Not Another Politics Podcast

by University of Chicago Podcast Network

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 Network.

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1
Why Does America Pay More For Infrastructure?
50:42 Mar 26, 2026
2
What Binary Questions Get Wrong About Voters
38:43 Mar 12, 2026
3
Do Dishonest People Self-Select Into Public Service?
52:58 Feb 19, 2026
4
The Future of Empirical Research in the Age of AI
47:27 Feb 6, 2026
5
Are Primary Elections Responsible for Polarization in Congress?
37:34 Jan 22, 2026
6
What Do Politicians Think Motivates Voters?
55:20 Jan 1, 2026
7
Do Professors Self-Censor On Controversial Topics?
58:59 Dec 18, 2025
8
Is Partisan Gerrymandering As Bad As You Think?
55:42 Nov 27, 2025
9
Do Donors Punish Extremist Primary Nominees?
59:29 Nov 14, 2025
10
The Economic Cost of Populism
1:16:34 Oct 30, 2025
11
Is Political Science Research Underpowered?
42:49 Oct 16, 2025
12
Can Trade Be A Weapon Of Global Power?
1:10:17 Oct 2, 2025
13
Should Unelected Judges Be Deciding National Policy?
1:09:52 Sep 12, 2025
14
Do Politicians Really Have A Conservative Bias?
53:41 Aug 21, 2025
15
Do We Understand Members Of The Other Party?
54:14 Aug 7, 2025
16
MechaHitler and The Political Bias of AI Chatbots
57:28 Jul 24, 2025
17
Does The Supreme Court Need Term Limits?
42:06 Jul 10, 2025
18
Are We Really Hopelessly Divided?
47:48 Jun 27, 2025
19
The Surprising Political Consequences Of Emigration?
54:44 Jun 12, 2025
20
Is Trump Copying Obama’s Playbook on Universities?
57:46 May 28, 2025
21
Is This the Most Unexpected Voter Turnout Strategy Ever?
41:09 May 8, 2025
22
Should Judges Be Elected Like Politicians?
51:01 Apr 25, 2025
23
Can Meritocratic Hiring Fix the Bureaucracy?
55:42 Apr 10, 2025
24
Why Does America Pay More For Infrastructure?
50:42 Mar 27, 2025
25
Do Voters Sometimes Support Parties They Actually Disagree With?
42:13 Mar 13, 2025
26
How Do Political Outsiders Build Loyalty With New Administrations?
49:35 Feb 27, 2025
27
What Can Political Science Learn from Crypto Governance?
47:10 Feb 13, 2025
28
Is The "Strong Economy Equals Incumbent Victory" Theory Wrong?
45:24 Jan 30, 2025
29
What Are The Forces Shaping Polarization in Congress?
47:37 Jan 16, 2025
30
Do Voters Elect Politicians Just Based On Looks?
44:19 Jan 2, 2025
31
What Do Politicians Think Motivates Voters?
55:20 Dec 18, 2024
32
Are Politicians or The Public More Committed to Democracy?
51:54 Dec 4, 2024
33
Is Bad Government Driving The Rise of Populism?
52:29 Nov 20, 2024
34
Why Did Trump Win Again in 2024?
48:56 Nov 8, 2024
35
Do Democrats and Republicans Agree on What (and Who) to Censor?
46:07 Oct 23, 2024
36
Do Fraud Claims About The 2020 Presidential Election Stand Up To Scrutiny?
49:35 Oct 9, 2024
37
What's Behind The Educational Realignment In Voting?
56:43 Sep 25, 2024
38
Does Election Timing Matter For Turnout And Policy Outcomes?
42:33 Aug 28, 2024
39
Do Committees Lead To Better-Informed Legislative Voting?
37:46 Aug 14, 2024
40
Do Presidents Have As Much Power As We Think?
45:20 Jul 24, 2024
41
Do City Services Move Faster for Affluent and White Neighborhoods?
47:19 Jul 10, 2024
42
How To "Get Out The Vote"
42:02 Jun 26, 2024
43
How Powerful Are October Surprises?
36:25 Jun 13, 2024
44
Does The Public View The Supreme Court As Legitimate In A Post-Dobbs World ?
43:43 May 29, 2024
45
How Good Are We At Spotting Fake News?
48:26 May 15, 2024
46
Is Partisan Animosity Directed At Fellow Citizens Or Elites?
39:10 May 1, 2024
47
Should Policy Match Voters' Preferences?
42:55 Apr 17, 2024
48
Are Too Many Political Appointments Harming Our Bureaucracy?
49:42 Apr 3, 2024
49
Should Judges Be Elected or Appointed?
49:53 Mar 20, 2024
50
Why Women Are Underrepresented in U.S. Politics
50:18 Mar 6, 2024
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