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PoliticologyPolicing the Capital—The WeeklyThis week, Ron Steslow and Olivier Knox (Senior National Political Correspondent at U.S. News & World Report) talk about Trump's federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and the longstanding crime problem in Washington, D.C.
Later, they discuss the tensions between local and federal law enforcement nationally, the increasing surveillance and privacy concerns in society, and rediscovering the value of privacy.
Then, in Politicology+ they discuss whether thinking is becoming a luxury good. They explore the alarming trend of declining literacy and the implications of digital media and AI on human thought and social in...
2025-08-161h 05PoliticologyAmerica Is Not The Arsenal of Democracy—The Weekly RoundupTo unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis week, we discuss President Biden carrying out the largest single-day act of clemency in American history and the controversial commutations of sentences for corrupt public officials.Then, we talk about the rash of reported drone sightings in New Jersey and the confirmed UAV sightings around military bases, and how we can sort fact from fiction to make sure we address real security concerns. Later, we talk about Mitch McConnell’s call to reject isolationism and the Atla...
2024-12-211h 25PoliticologyDepends On Your Lens—The Weekly RoundupTo unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis week we discuss the recent viral videos of President Biden, deceptive editing, and spin. Then we talk about the report from Columbia University on antisemitism on its campus and the implications of GenZ’s struggle with conflict resolution. Then, we look at President Biden's executive order to give undocumented spouses of American citizens easier access to green cards and a pathway to citizenship. Finally, in Politicology+ we talk about the MAGA trend to deny that America is a democracy.Joining Ron St...
2024-06-211h 17PoliticologyCrypto Clash—The Weekly RoundupTo join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.** Get your ticket to our LIVE pop-up recording with Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, May 29th: politicology.com/events **This week, we discuss the crypto bills getting democratic support in Congress despite Biden’s opposition, why housing is a key issue driving Latinos away from Democrats, and the rise of political violence throughout this election cycle.Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: ...
2024-05-241h 08PoliticologyThe ‘Imperial Presidency’—The Weekly RoundupTo join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.This week, we look at the growing pessimism people are feeling about their money, their plans to spend less, and the monetary policy that’s driving that. Then we’ll discuss the dystopian preview of a second Trump term in the Time Magazine cover story, and Arizona’s move to repeal its 1864 Abortion ban. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to...
2024-05-031h 17
PoliticologyRepublicans’ Border Bluff—The Weekly RoundupTo join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.On this weekly roundup, Biden praises the border security deal and pledges to “shut down” the border if it passes, an Iranian-backed militia kills three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and Nikki Haley goes on offense.This week’s panel: Ron SteslowMike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post )
2024-02-021h 00
PoliticologyLiz Cheney vs. Dark Trump—The Weekly RoundupTo join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.The new, darker Donald Trump and his allies have been previewing how he’d use the Oval Office to seek revenge if he gets reelected. On this weekly roundup, host Ron Steslow and guests Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Olivier Knox (National Political Correspondent) discuss Trump’s darker turn and what, if anything, we can do now to prepare for a potential second term.Then they look at Liz Cheney raising the al...
2023-12-081h 08
The Leslie Marshall ShowCan Biden Fix Trump's Disastrous Vaccine Rollout?; Capitol Rioters Meant to 'Capture and Assassinate' Government OfficialsLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.Here are the stories that she covered:1. WASHINGTON POST: "Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it, dashing hopes of expanded access"2. AXIOS: "Biden on his nearly $2 trillion plan: "We cannot afford inaction”"3A. NEW YORK TIMES: "The Capitol Police is investigating whether lawmakers gave pre-riot building tours, as Pelosi names leader of security review"3B. AUDIO: Speaker Pelosi says if members of Congress are found to have aided the insurrectionists then they should be pr...
2021-01-1542 min
#POOLIGANSS2E8 OLIVIER KNOX (@oknox) President of the White House Correspondents Association and host of Sirius XM's "The Big Picture"Mesdames et Messieurs, c'est Olivier! Please gather for a very special hour with the one, the only OLIVIER KNOX (@oknox) and find out what makes one of your favorite journalists, radio hosts and CNN contributors tick -- his formative years in Paris, encountering that @juliemason and his duties, joys and struggles as the current WHCA president. You'll hear the creepiest detail of the George W. Bush shoe-throwing incident and why Olivier is being harangued by the anti-cheese establishment! All that and a segment in French! Dépêchez vous, mes choux -- it's rea...
2019-02-2353 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowU.S. More Involved in #Syria No Matter Who's Elected President?Leslie is joined by Olivier Knox, the Chief Washington Corespondent for Yahoo News. The two discuss Olivier's most recent article entitled "Based on VP debate, U.S. will plunge deeper in Syria no matter who wins." (http://tinyurl.com/jl27ama)Olivier also co-hosts "Top Line" a Yahoo News - ABC News original program. Olivier has covered some of the world's biggest news stories over his nearly 16 years as a reporter with Agence France–Presse, starting with Bill Clinton's impeachment and Al Gore's presidential campaign. Olivia's Twitter handle is @OKnox and you can find hi...
2016-10-0621 min