In this inaugural episode of the Tim Talks Politics podcast, I (Tim) outline the whys and wherefores driving this project. You might be wondering, "Why would someone start another political podcast?" I agree, there's a glut, and it's all starting to sound the same - talking head commentary held hostage by a 24-hour news cycle. So I want to recalibrate and rethink a podcast about politics. This one is focused on learning about our political world, how and why it works the way it does. It's an exploration of ideas, research, and institutions, as opposed to pushing ideologically driven narratives. Let's get this conversation going!
