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Smerconish on CNNSmerconish: Art of the DenialCNN Michael Smerconish unpacks the bombshell Wall Street Journal reporting on the alleged birthday letter President Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein. And, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig weighs in on President Trump's latest legal battle with The Wall Street Journal. Then, Political Science Professor Seth Masket and Senior Vice-President of Open Primaries Jeremy Gruber join Michael Smerconish to debate the benefits and drawbacks of open primaries in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Also, California Democratic Congressman Lou Correa weighs in on the latest debate of ICE agents wearing masks during arrests. Learn more about your ad...2025-07-1943 min
Beerocracy!®Attacks On Higher Education: Past, Present, and FutureOne of the Trump administration's greatest enemies is higher education, and the attacks just keep coming. Asserting that higher-ed is "woke" or politically biased, and hiding behind the claim of stoping anti-semitism on campuses, the Trump admin has increased efforts to defund and delegitimize universities. From threats to campus free speech, cuts in federal funding, and arrests of international students, these moves are reshaping academia and impacting the U.S's international standing. I'm joined by Seth Masket, political scientist from the University of Denver and writer of the substack 'Tusk', to unpack Trump's moves, the broader impact, and the...2025-06-0538 min
Behind the DataWhat can we learn from data about what actually happened in the election?Approximately ten billion different narratives about what happened in the recent US presidential election have emerged since said election. But how many of these narratives can be substantiated by data? How can we tell?Political scientist Seth Masket joins us to discuss how to make thoughtful inferences from this data, how and why to be skeptical of evidence-free opinions, and the importance (just like in the last episode!!) of being thoughtful about whether our narratives are based on data or we (or others who are trying to persuade us of something) are simply trying to pick...2024-11-2546 min
The Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsElection Results Inside the Blue Rectangle (feat. Seth Masket)Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, we regret to inform you that we were wrong. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House, potentially with a Republican Trifecta and a large-scale admission that Project 2025 was the agenda all along. We unpack the results with the one and only SMOTUS: Seth Masket, Professor of the Pod, Director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver and host of the excellent Politics and Baking podcast, "Power and Flour." Together, let's try to figure out...2024-11-101h 18
Power and Flour PodcastEpisode 15: It's all over but the counting... and everything elseThis election season started in late 2022, and somehow, a mere 1,000 years later, it’s about to end. John and Seth discuss what to expect in the coming week. What actually will happen once the votes are in? What patterns will we likely see as the ballots are counted? Which states will take a while to count and which will go quickly? How soon will we likely know the winner (possibly days), and how soon will Donald Trump declare himself that winner (almost immediately)? And what role will the Electors play? Plus: Porridge bread!Links:* Nate Co...2024-11-0430 min
Lost in the Middle: America's Political OrphansThe undecided voterWhen you keep looking at polls that say Trump is up one here, Harris up 2 there—you need to keep one fact in mind. It’s not uncommon for pollsters to push undecided voters and leaners to pick a candidate. To say, “if you were going to vote today who would you choose?” It distorts the true state of the race.If you live in a swing state like I do in Wisconsin we have been carpet bombed for months. Mailboxes jammed full of campaign postcards, the incessant tv and radio commercials have pushed the car dealers and home...2024-10-3100 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Final CountdownJonah and Chris Stirewalt have been conscripted from their respective caves of sequestration and dragged into the American Enterprise Institute studio for one last round of 2024 election outcome punditry. Chris and Jonah cover the sorry state of polling practices, engage in some risky predictions, and bemoan the parties’ new political bases. Later in the episode, they take a crack at amateur demographic delineation and put on their leg warmers to take it back to the ’80s for some rehashing of partisan realignment. Chris can hardly remember who the Democratic nominee is and Jonah is full of jokes, but at the...2024-10-311h 27
Lost in the Middle: America's Political OrphansElection Countdown special with guest Seth MasketThere are a zillion political scientists at colleges around the country, most are dry and mind-numbing. Seth Masket is one of a handful who is both entertaining and insightful. He’s a perfect guest for our Lost in the Middle Countdown series because he manages to cut through the clutter and spin. He is the director of the Center on American Politics and his column at Substack is a must read. In our final countdown episode, we look at tiny shifts in voting blocs that could tilt the election. We are looking at you political orphans, swing voters and indep...2024-10-2946 min
How to Win a CampaignBONUS EPISODE: Power and Flour with Seth Masket and John HagnerPower and Flour Podcast Seth MasketJohn HagnerIf you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Instagram and Threads: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldX: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaX: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop
2024-10-2438 min
Power and Flour PodcastEpisode 14: The Ground GameJohn and Seth look at the Trump and Harris campaigns’ ground games — their efforts to go door-to-door to turn out supportive voters in swing states. They discuss the existing research on just how much ground games matter, and then dig into Harris’ efforts to build on existing Democratic infrastructure, and Trump’s efforts to create something on the fly with millions in Musk Money. John and Seth also discuss their favorite Halloween candies and get into the difficult subject of candy corn.Links:* Seth Masket’s article “Did Obama’s Ground Game Matter?” from Public Opinion Quarterl...2024-10-2429 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergPartisan ChiropractorsRepublicans are embracing protectionism and populism and Democrats have lost the white working class. Political scientist and professor Seth Masket joins Jonah to discuss his latest piece in The Dispatch and get to the bottom of the changing constitutions and compositions of the political parties. Seth and Jonah dig into the history of American political realignment, the GOP’s strategy in winning over the working class, the black electorate, and the current state of polling. Plus: the strange obsession with undecided voters, Jonah’s ongoing existential dread, and a grievance airing power hour.Show Notes:—Seth’s S...2024-10-231h 10
New Books in CommunicationsPostscript: Harris, Trump, and the Politics of Presidential DebatesIn June, a presidential debated ended the candidacy of incumbent President Joe Biden. On September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump debated in Philadelphia and two flash polls done by CNN and YouGov declared Harris the winner. Political scientists know that debate wins don’t necessarily translate into November victories. Barack Obama lost his first debate and Walter Monday won his. To unpack the impact of this usually September debate, we have two presidential politics scholars and friends of the podcast. The spirited conversation highlights baiting techniques used by Harris, the role of the moderators in...2024-09-1352 min
New Books in American PoliticsPostscript: Harris, Trump, and the Politics of Presidential DebatesIn June, a presidential debated ended the candidacy of incumbent President Joe Biden. On September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump debated in Philadelphia and two flash polls done by CNN and YouGov declared Harris the winner. Political scientists know that debate wins don’t necessarily translate into November victories. Barack Obama lost his first debate and Walter Monday won his. To unpack the impact of this usually September debate, we have two presidential politics scholars and friends of the podcast. The spirited conversation highlights baiting techniques used by Harris, the role of the moderators in...2024-09-1352 min
New Books in Political SciencePostscript: Harris, Trump, and the Politics of Presidential DebatesIn June, a presidential debated ended the candidacy of incumbent President Joe Biden. On September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump debated in Philadelphia and two flash polls done by CNN and YouGov declared Harris the winner. Political scientists know that debate wins don’t necessarily translate into November victories. Barack Obama lost his first debate and Walter Monday won his. To unpack the impact of this usually September debate, we have two presidential politics scholars and friends of the podcast. The spirited conversation highlights baiting techniques used by Harris, the role of the moderators in...2024-09-1352 min
New Books in American StudiesPostscript: Harris, Trump, and the Politics of Presidential DebatesIn June, a presidential debated ended the candidacy of incumbent President Joe Biden. On September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump debated in Philadelphia and two flash polls done by CNN and YouGov declared Harris the winner. Political scientists know that debate wins don’t necessarily translate into November victories. Barack Obama lost his first debate and Walter Monday won his. To unpack the impact of this usually September debate, we have two presidential politics scholars and friends of the podcast. The spirited conversation highlights baiting techniques used by Harris, the role of the moderators in...2024-09-1352 min
Power and Flour PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to "Power and Flour"We are pleased to announce a new podcast, “Power and Flour,” brought to you by political consultant John Hagner and political scientist Seth Masket. In addition to scintillating conversations about the 2024 election cycle, they also talk about their passions for and experiences with baking and cake decoration. Get full access to Power and Flour Podcast at powerflour.substack.com/subscribe2024-07-1003 minNew Books in American StudiesPostscript: Unpacking the 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, Conventions, and PollingThe first presidential debate will be held on June 27th, 2024 and the Republicans are heading to Milwaukee (a city Donald Trump recently called “horrible” and crime-ridden). Lilly Goren and Susan Liebell had a wide ranging discussion including analysis of the upcoming debate, summer conventions, party platforms, and polling with three experts.Dr. Julia Azari is Professor of Political Science at Marquette University and a prolific media commentator on politics. Her scholarship focuses on the American presidency, political parties, political communication and American political development. Her most recent public facing pieces on are “Making sense of the 2024 election:When not...2024-06-2445 minNew Books in Political SciencePostscript: Unpacking the 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, Conventions, and PollingThe first presidential debate will be held on June 27th, 2024 and the Republicans are heading to Milwaukee (a city Donald Trump recently called “horrible” and crime-ridden). Lilly Goren and Susan Liebell had a wide ranging discussion including analysis of the upcoming debate, summer conventions, party platforms, and polling with three experts.Dr. Julia Azari is Professor of Political Science at Marquette University and a prolific media commentator on politics. Her scholarship focuses on the American presidency, political parties, political communication and American political development. Her most recent public facing pieces on are “Making sense of the 2024 election:When not...2024-06-2445 minNew Books in American PoliticsPostscript: Unpacking the 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, Conventions, and PollingThe first presidential debate will be held on June 27th, 2024 and the Republicans are heading to Milwaukee (a city Donald Trump recently called “horrible” and crime-ridden). Lilly Goren and Susan Liebell had a wide ranging discussion including analysis of the upcoming debate, summer conventions, party platforms, and polling with three experts.Dr. Julia Azari is Professor of Political Science at Marquette University and a prolific media commentator on politics. Her scholarship focuses on the American presidency, political parties, political communication and American political development. Her most recent public facing pieces on are “Making sense of the 2024 election:When not...2024-06-2445 min
New Books in Politics and PolemicsPostscript: Unpacking the 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, Conventions, and PollingThe first presidential debate will be held on June 27th, 2024 and the Republicans are heading to Milwaukee (a city Donald Trump recently called “horrible” and crime-ridden). Lilly Goren and Susan Liebell had a wide ranging discussion including analysis of the upcoming debate, summer conventions, party platforms, and polling with three experts.Dr. Julia Azari is Professor of Political Science at Marquette University and a prolific media commentator on politics. Her scholarship focuses on the American presidency, political parties, political communication and American political development. Her most recent public facing pieces on are “Making sense of the 2024 election:When not...2024-06-2445 min
PolitixHaving A Poll For DinnerThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmThis week, Matt and Brian take a granular look at the latest New York Times/Siena data, which finds Joe Biden losing most swing states, and well behind in the sunbelt states of Nevada, Arizona, and Georgia, which he won in 2020. They discuss whether:* Biden’s post-State of the Union poll bounce was illusory, or a hint at what might help him turn the election around;* Post-inflation grumpiness is hamstringing Biden, just like other world leaders, or if...2024-05-1545 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergOn Vibes and CrisesVoters weighing actual policy positions? A man can dream. No, it’ll be vibes—not issues—driving voters to the polls in November. Jonah invites Seth Masket, director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver, on today’s episode of The Remnant to commiserate over the sorry status of the current American electorate, Sister Souljah strategies, and the lack of centrist Democrats.Show Notes:—Seth’s newsletter—Why anti-Biden books aren't selling—Seth's previous appearance on The Remnant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...2024-05-151h 06
How to Win a Campaign7 Questions with Seth MasketGuest Information:Seth MasketIf you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldX: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaX: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop
2024-05-0933 min
Pasaulio 5JAV rinkimai: dar viena D.Trumpo ir J. Bideno kovaJAV po superantradienio rinkimų paaiškėjo, kad respublikonų kandidatu prezidento rinkimuose lapkritį tampa Donaldas Trumpas, o demokratų - Joe Bidenas. Dabar prasideda kova dėl 12% rinkėjų, kurie tikina dar nežinantys už ką balsuoti.Apie artėjančius rinkimus ir kandidatų laukiančius iššūkius kalbamės su Seth Masket, politikos mokslų profesoriumi ir Amerikos politikos centro direktoriumi Denverio universitete.Laidoje taip pat pasakojame apie gaujų smurtą Haityje.Julius Juchnevičius apžvelgia pasaulio spaudą.Ved. Živilė Raškauskaitė2024-03-1029 min
Politics Politics PoliticsTrump Dominance, Christie Aversion and DeSantis Deflation: The Iowa Caucus Story Up Till Now (with Seth Masket)Blizzard prevents Justin from getting to Iowa and/or any campaign events happening... However we still have an interview!Seth Masket discusses his research on the Republican Party and its decision-making process. He conducted a survey of county chairs across the US to understand their thoughts on the Republican presidential contest and the state of the party. Initial findings showed that county chairs were divided in their candidate preferences, with about 50% remaining undecided. However, Trump gained significant support after his indictments, consolidating his position as the frontrunner. Masket explores the reasons behind county chairs' support for...2024-01-1253 minThe Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsThe 2023 Election Recap (feat. Seth Masket)Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the 2023 Election is over and Democrats notched some big wins across the country (and one glaring loss right here in Colorado). We break down the results and talk about what’s so special about the upcoming irregular legislative session. Of course, we check in again on our 8th favorite member of Congress from Colorado, Rep. Lauren Boebert, and we also talk about the most indicted Presidential candidate in history. On the topic of Republican Presidential candidates, Seth Mas...2023-11-131h 23
Background Briefing with Ian MastersNovember 7, 2023 - Miles Taylor | Rick Hasen | Seth MasketOne of the "Adults in the Room" on Trump's Vengeful Plans For a Second Term | A Silver Lining in the Looming Specter of American Fascism Under the Dear Leader Donald Trump | An Examination of The New York Times Poll That Has Trump Ahead in 5 of the 6 Swing States
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facebook.com/ianmastersmedia2023-11-081h 01The Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsRepublican Presidential Debates = BDSM (feat. Seth Masket)Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, our 8th favorite member of Congress from Colorado is trailing her leading Democratic challenger by two points. Will she realize that she’s the problem? The Colorado Republican/Libertarian Party alliance is getting sadder and stupider, as we predicted, reinforcing the idea that instead of playing stupid games with less than 40% of the voting population of a state like Colorado, maybe the Grand Old Party should try to appeal to another 10% of voters if they’d like to win an election in the...2023-08-281h 11The Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsBluenami 2: Electric Boogaloo (feat. Shad Murib)Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the Colorado GOP Civil War enters the Endgame stage...maybe. Just when we thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse or any stupider, it does. Republican Parties in Arizona and Michigan are as broke as the one here in Colorado -- what's the connection? Friend of the show Seth Masket appears in POLITICO to talk about surveying GOP county party chairs across the country, and -- surprise! -- most of them still really like Donald Trump. But fi...2023-07-171h 05The Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsThe Get More Smarter Post-Election ExtravaganzaSend us a message! Really!This week on The Get More Smarter Podcast, your hosts Jason Bane and Ian Silverii sit down with Seth Masket, Director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver, to break down the 2022 election results in Colorado and the massive Bluenami that swept through our state.That’s it for this episode! If you loved watching and/or listening to it as much as we loved recording it, you can thank us by subscribing to the pod wherever you listen...2022-11-111h 38
RadioEdBattle For The Ballot Box: How Tina Peters' Allegeded Crimes Changed the Election Security DiscussionRadioEd is a biweekly podcast created by the DU Newsroom that taps into the University of Denver’s deep pool of bright brains to explore new takes on today’s top stories. Former County Clerk Tina Peters, who oversaw elections in rural Mesa County in western Colorado, made headlines around the country when her election conspiracy theories allegedly led to actions that brought about charges of attempting to influence a public servant, identity theft and several other felonies. Were her actions those of a rogue public servant, or were they tied to larg...2022-11-0121 min
The Colin McEnroe ShowA bigger table: A look at third parties and our political systemWhy is the two-party system so entrenched here in the United States? This hour, we talk about third parties. We learn about a new third party, discuss the history and political viability of third parties, and talk with a third party candidate. GUESTS: Dr. Amy Chai: Independent Party candidate for Connecticut’s 3rd U.S. Congressional District Seth Masket: Professor of political science and director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver; he is the author of The Inevitable Party: Why Attempts to Kill the Party System Fail and How the...2022-10-2749 minThe Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsTwo Statewide Republicans May Have Already LostSend us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, sure abortion is popular in Kansas, but how will it play in the heartland? It’s not November, but GOP candidate for Attorney General John Kellner already lost his race, and as a matter of fact Lang Sias probably did, too. Meanwhile, the top of the ticket is going nearly as poorly as the Ganahl campaign utterly implodes and the O’Dea campaign is doing absolutely everything they can to say as little as possible; the rest of the GOP ticket sucks too, and the...2022-08-081h 01The Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsPiecing Through the Primary Election (feat. Seth Masket)Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast...we were wrong! Turns out neither Jason nor I are infallible, and if you are, good for you! We unpack this week’s somewhat surprising Primary Election outcomes with our special guest, University of Denver Professor Seth Masket, who directs the Center for American Politics. We talk about what happened, why, and how the Primary might affect the General Election in November.That’s it for this episode! If you loved watching and/or listening to it as much as we loved reco...2022-07-021h 17
The Hated and the DeadEP19: (The Rather Less Horrible) Arnold SchwarzeneggerAfter successful careers in bodybuilding and Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger served as Governor of California from 2003 until 2011. His reputation as a moderate Republican, in a party that has moved far to the right since, makes Schwarzenegger an interesting character to study- as does his surprisingly serious governing style. My guest for this one was Seth Masket of the University of Denver (@smotus on Twitter- one of the best Twitter handles going).2022-02-2057 minPasaulio 5Pasaulio 5. Kapitolijaus šturmo metinėsMinint sausio 6-osios apgulties metines, Amerikoje skirčių tiek daug ir gilių, kad vis dar kalbama apie demokratijos krizę. Dalis šalies gyventojų iki šiol tiki buvusio prezidento D. Trumpo melais apie esą pavogtus rinkimus: septyni iš dešimties respublikonų ir šiandien mano, kad J. Bidenas prezidento posto iš tikrųjų nelaimėjo.Dalis analitikų svarsto, kad dėl susiskaldymo ne tik socialinėje plotmėje bet ir politinėje arenoje Amerika artėja prie pilietinio karo slenksčio. Kiti tvirtina, jog įsibėgėjo poslinkis link vienos partijos valdymo – panašiai, kaip Vengrijoje.Demokratijos krizę Jungtinėse Valstijose laidoje analizuoj...2022-01-0926 min
Conversation SixSeth Masket and Shana GadarianSeth Masket and Shana Gadarian on democracy and democratic backsliding in the United States2021-12-1006 minConversation SixSeth Masket and Amy Erica SmithSeth Masket and Amy Erica Smith on election campaigns2021-09-1106 min
Inflection PointPODCAST: "Hexapodia" Is þe Key Insight XX: Five-Item Grab-Bag: Vaccination & Votes; NIMBYism & California Growth, Aversion to UI, Google’s Quality, & Wilhelmine Germany & Contemporary ChinaZach Carter, who was supposed to be our guest this week, has a cold. So we have a grab-bag: vaccination & votes, NIMBYism & California growth, aversion to continuing UI, Google’s quality as a search engine, & Wilhelmine Germany & Contemporary ChinaKey Insights:* Red states will see a lot of COVID-hurt this summer fall and winter for… reasons we still find incomprehensible…* NIMBYism has not killed California growth because monkey-smarts are becoming, relatively, less important as a factor of production…* The right response to those who advocate cutting off UI now is Ezra Klein’s...2021-07-011h 03Conversation SixSeth Masket and Shana GadarianSeth Masket and Shana Gadarian on how political identity defines people's interest2021-06-1406 min
We Are Not SavedThe 10 Books I Finished in May - Capsule ReviewsMy capsule reviews for the month: Persepolis Rising by: James S. E. Corey Project Hail Mary by: Andy Weir The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century by: Stein Ringen The Ethics of Authenticity by: Charles Taylor Legal Systems Very Different From Ours by: David D. Friedman Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by: Alfred Lansing The Graveyard Book (Graphic Novel) by: Neil Gaiman Adapted by: P. Craig Russell Illustrated by: Various Learning from Loss: The Democrats, 2016–2020 by: Seth Masket 2021-06-0615 minRadioEdPolitical Division: Is a Third Party Possible?Infighting in the Republican party intensified this month: Those skeptical of the 2020 presidential election results removed Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post, while a group of more than 100 Republicans have organized a movement to reform their party or splinter off and start something new. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they have had it with the two party system, according to a Gallup poll from earlier this year. But even though there’s a will to create a third party, is there a realistic way? Seth Masket, political science professor and director of DU's Center on American Politics, eva...2021-05-2528 minConversation SixBethany Albertson and Seth MasketBethany Albertson and Seth Masket on the news around Elizabeth Cheney and the Republican party2021-05-1206 minConversation SixSeth Masket and Jennifer VictorSeth Masket and Jennifer Victor on Republicans restricting voting rights, and the response of corporations.2021-04-0506 minConversation SixJennifer Victor and Seth MasketJennifer Victor and Seth Masket on policing members of Congress.2021-02-0506 minThe Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsWeld County, Wyoming (ft. Speaker Alec Garnett)Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, it may be 2021 but it sure FEELS like 2020??? The Boebert Report turned out to be a pretty prescient segment, Michael Bennet introduces a big big bill in the US Senate, but why? We’re still saying "WHAT THE BUCK?!" as a large portion of his congressional district wants to leave Colorado and join Wyoming, despite the lies and the spin, the economy is still suffering (but not for the reasons right wingers are telling us) and we interview Speaker of the House Alec Garnett abo...2021-02-031h 10
Politics in QuestionHow did losing to Trump in 2016 help Democrats win the presidency in 2020?In this week’s episode of Politics In Question, Seth Masket joins Julia, Lee, and James to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Masket is professor of political science and director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver. He is the author of numerous books and articles about political parties, elections, state politics, and, on occasion, Star Wars. He is also the founder of the political science blog, Mischiefs of Faction. His most recent book, Learning From Loss: The Democrats, 2016-2020, examines how Democrats’ perceptions of why they lost in 2016 shaped their behavior in the...2020-12-1759 minThe Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado PoliticsProfessor Seth Masket Gets More SmarterSend us a message! Really!We talk with Professor Seth Masket, director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver, and author of the new book Learning from Loss: The Democrats, 2016-2020. We talk about what the hell just happened and how Democrats' 2016 loss influences the post-2020 narratives. (Recorded Friday, November 6th)Follow Professor Masket on Twitter: https://twitter.com/smotusBuy Learning from Loss: The Democrats, 2016-2020 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Loss-Democrats-Seth-Masket/dp/1108482120/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1605142821&refinements=p_27%3ASeth+Masket&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Seth+M...2020-11-1249 min
TatterEpisode 62: Hard Knocks (w/ Seth Masket)ABOUT THIS EPISODE
As Democrats were reminded (the hard way) in 2016, elections don't always turn out as we expect them to. When a political party loses an election, especially if it does more poorly than expected, it often has tough, self-reflective conversations about what happened. In so doing, parties try to learn lessons from their losses. University of Denver political scientist has written about these issues in his new book, Learning from Loss: The Democrats, 2016-2020.
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--Seth Masket's DU profile
--Learning from Loss: The Democrats, 2016-2020 (Amazon)
--"Amid tears and anger...2020-11-0849 minRadioEdElection 2020: The Final Week and BeyondIn just seven days, voters will cast their final ballots in the 2020 presidential election, and we’ll finally — fingers crossed — learn whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump will be the country's next president. Seth Masket, political science professor and director of DU's Center on American Politics, joins RadioEd to chart all the twists and turns, and explore what post-2020 politics might look like.
2020-10-2727 min
Exchanges: A Cambridge UP PodcastSeth Masket, "Learning from Loss: The Democrats, 2016-2020" (Cambridge UP, 2020)Seth Masket’s new book, Learning from Loss: The Democrats, 2016-2020 (Cambridge UP, 2020) takes the outcome of the 2016 presidential race and Donald Trump’s unexpected winning of the presidency as the jumping off point to examine not only what the Democratic Party came to understand about this outcome, but also how it shaped the nomination battle in 2020. Masket, a political scientist and the Director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver, spent the past four years examining the many narratives that have shaped the various understandings of what happened in 2016, and, in this exploration, he has a...2020-10-151h 03Conversation SixJennifer Victor and Seth MasketJennifer Victor and Seth Masket on the decline of U.S. democracy.2020-10-1205 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergDoing the Hamlet ActIn true Remnant fashion, Jonah speaks to Seth Masket – a political scientist at the University of Denver – in an attempt to understand why so few people in American life actually get what they want out of their vote. In Seth’s new book, Learning from Loss, he traces the Democratic Party’s inability to come up with a coherent “autopsy” post-2016 as Republicans did post-2012 (which is not to say that the GOP actually followed its own advice; we wouldn’t have Trump if it did). There’s some debate punditry at the beginning, before Seth and Jonah swiftly move into the ex...2020-10-021h 43
Democratically: 2020WTF Happened in 2016?!Karin talks to Political Scientist Seth Masket about his new book Learning from Loss: The Democrats 2016-2020. They discuss the different narratives Democrats used to explain their loss in 2016 and how that affected the 2020 Primary race. His findings show that electability and identity featured highly in people's calculations and that views on electability often coloured how Party leaders and activists thought about the selection of their nominee.
She also briefly covers the news about Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, and the bombshell New York Times story...2020-09-281h 09
Beltway BanthasDoes liberty always die with thunderous applause?"So this how liberty dies...with thunderous applause." There is so much of that line by Padme in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, that is timeless and true. But what if America's democratic crisis is more complicated and harder to even see? Featuring expert guest insights from Ilya Somin (George Mason University) and Prof. Seth Masket (University of Denver), this episode breaks down what Star Wars teaches us, and what it doesn't.2020-09-2138 min
New Books in Performing ArtsCo-Authored: A Discussion of "The Party Decides"The Party Decides is the most (only?) meme'd book in the history of political science. It's the one MTV called the biggest loser after the South Carolina primary in 2016. It is also a book of deep research, scholarship, and collaboration.This episode of the Co-Authored podcast focuses on the team of Marty Cohen, David Karol, Hans Noel, and John Zaller. This group came together to write The Party Decides while at UCLA in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The book and other articles by future collaborators, like Kathleen Baun and Seth Masket, has been dubbed the UCLA...2020-09-0937 min
Political Philosophy PodcastFROM HILLARY TO BIDEN With Seth MasketI'm joined by Seth Masket to discuss his latest book, Learning from Loss, in which he looks at the various narratives democrats constructed after their defeat in 2016.
We consider both how true those narratives where, how they impacted the 2020 primary, and how they might shape a Biden administration.2020-09-051h 34
justinrobertyoungLIVE from the Tulsa Trump Rally!- We interview the first woman in line for the Trump rally who drove five days from Florida to be there. Justin asks about masks.
- A trip to the former Black Wall Street to reflect on Juneteenth
- Interview with Seth Masket (FiveThirtyEight, Mischiefs of Faction) who defends the photo op and is dragged into a WAY too granular conversation about John Hickenlooper's Senate primary because Justin can't shut up about it.2020-06-2049 min
TatterEpisode 52: Married to the MobABOUT THIS EPISODE
Political scientists (and returning Tatter guests) Julia Azari and Seth Masket join me to talk about how the Republican Party has changed in recent years, and the meaning and consequences of those changes, including the impact on the Democratic Party and on (little-d) democratic values.
LINKS
--Julia Azari's Marquette University profile
--Seth Masket's University of Denver profile
--"The Trump presidency thrives on norms," by Julia Azari (from the Mischiefs of Faction)
--"The case for Democratic recklessness," by Seth Masket (from the Pacific Standard)
--The Bulwark podcast...2020-05-1856 min
justinrobertyoungBanned from Twitch, Bloomberg gets beat up again, Biden bungles, Bernie defends dictator- A quick explanation of why I got banned from Twitch for streaming the debate (with UPDATE at the end)
- Debate recap including Bloomberg's lack of a bounce back, Biden's gun violence gaffe and Bernie's baffling defense of Fidel Castro
- Interview with Seth Masket about the state of the two-party system, anger against third parties and the possibility of a brokered convention2020-02-271h 01
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg2020: A Love StoryNational Journal politics editor Josh Kraushaar stops by for a special Valentine's Day edition of The Remnant full of rank punditry on all things 2020.Show Notes:-Josh’s podcast, Against the Grain-Josh’s column, also called Against the Grain-The history of The Hotline-The unwokeness of most Democrats - precisely in point #6-Steve Inskeep asking Warren what states she thinks she can win-Biden yelling in town halls-Jonah explaining Seth Masket’s argument at length-The P...2020-02-251h 12RadioEdTrump’s Impeachment: The Trial and the 2020 ElectionIn a historic moment, the Senate is wrapping up President Trump’s impeachment trial while Democratic voters are starting to weigh in on their 2020 nominee. Political science professor Seth Masket shares how impeachment impacts the 2020 election, why he wouldn’t be surprised if Trump faces Round 2 of impeachment and what Democrats learned — if anything — from their 2016 loss. 2020-02-0430 min
The Science of PoliticsDo the Parties Favor White Male Candidates?Despite a broad field of qualified women and minority candidates, two white men are now leading the Democratic presidential field. Even after supporting women for Congress, why are Democrats shying away this time? Neil Visalvanich finds that neither party discriminates against women or minority candidates in congressional races, with Democratic Party donors actually favoring white women. But that may not apply to this year’s presidential race. Seth Masket finds that, when told that Hillary Clinton lost due to a focus on identity politics, white women are more likely to support men running on an economics message than women running on...2019-06-1945 min
The Science of PoliticsDo the Parties Favor White Male Candidates?Despite a broad field of qualified women and minority candidates, two white men are now leading the Democratic presidential field. Even after supporting women for Congress, why are Democrats shying away this time? Neil Visalvanich finds that neither party discriminates against women or minority candidates in congressional races, with Democratic Party donors actually favoring white women. But that may not apply to this year’s presidential race. Seth Masket finds that, when told that Hillary Clinton lost due to a focus on identity politics, white women are more likely to support men running on an economics message than women running on...2019-06-1945 min
TatterEpisode 41: Judgment Call (The Impeachment Episode)ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Julia Azari is a political scientist at Marquette University, as well as a frequent contributor to FiveThirtyEight. Seth Masket is a political scientist at the University of Denver, and a contributor to Vox.com's Mischiefs of Faction. The three of us talked about the prospects of impeaching Donald Trump, the potential aftermath, and why it all matters.
LINKS
--Julia Azari's Marquette University profile
--Seth Masket's University of Denver profile
--"The Trump Era Has Pushed Scholars to the Limits of Our Understanding," by Julia Azari (guest blogger) at Balkinization
...2019-05-1652 min
On the MediaThe OthersAfter a week of hate-fueled attacks, we examine the "dotted line" from incitement to violence. We dig deep into tribalism and how it widens the gulf between Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the history of antisemitic propaganda and how it inspires modern-day violence. Also, why is the GOP running against California in midterm races around the country?
1. A look at the possible connections between hateful rhetoric and violent acts, with law professor Garrett Epps [@Profepps], historian Michael Beschloss, and writer Amanda Robb. Listen.
2. Leo Ferguson [@LeoFergusonnyc] of Jews for Racial & Economic Justice on the history of antise...2018-11-0249 min
Beltway Banthas: Star Wars, Politics & MoreEp #55: Palpatine & the Erosion of DemocracyFinally we discuss the man, the Sith Lord, the Emperor, Sheev Palpatine! What lessons on democracy and our political institutions can we draw from our dear Uncle Palpy and his political career? Stephen and Swara delve into the political life of their favorite Star Wars politician to discuss! At the start of the show we also talk about French President Macron's US visit and the prospect of international war in Syria, Kanye West's apparent support for the President, and much more in this discussion of executive power in the real world and the Star Wars universe! Also...2018-04-261h 18
Geeky StoicsEp #55: Palpatine & the Erosion of DemocracyFinally we discuss the man, the Sith Lord, the Emperor, Sheev Palpatine! What lessons on democracy and our political institutions can we draw from our dear Uncle Palpy and his political career? Stephen and Swara delve into the political life of their favorite Star Wars politician to discuss! At the start of the show we also talk about French President Macron's US visit and the prospect of international war in Syria, Kanye West's apparent support for the President, and much more in this discussion of executive power in the real world and the Star Wars universe! Also...2018-04-261h 18
The Long GameSummary Episode - Everything We've Covered So FarIf you're a new listener and wonder what this show is all about, this episode will get you caught up. I go back through why this podcast exists, and what each guest has talked about. There are clips of the most important portions of each show, and the most robust explanation to date of why this podcast exists.Show Notes:My dispatches from the Republican National Convention:Mike Lee predicts backlash after RNC smothers delegate rebellionIn Cleveland, a dazed GOP marches toward a Trump...2018-04-131h 01
The Long GameSummary Episode - Everything We've Covered So FarIf you're a new listener and wonder what this show is all about, this episode will get you caught up. I go back through why this podcast exists, and what each guest has talked about. There are clips of the most important portions of each show, and the most robust explanation to date of why this podcast exists.Show Notes:My dispatches from the Republican National Convention:Mike Lee predicts backlash after RNC smothers delegate rebellionIn Cleveland, a dazed GOP marches toward a Trump nominationChaos...2018-04-131h 01
The Long GameSeth MasketSeth Masket is the chair of the political science department at the University of Denver. He has dared to say what few will: that for party primaries and maybe all of American politics to be more productive and functional, it might need to be a little less democratic. He and fellow academic Julia Azari wrote a New York Times op-ed in December titled: “Is the Democratic Party Becoming Too Democratic?”Seth is the author of two books. His most recent is called “The Inevitable Party: Why Attempts to Kill the Party System Fail and how they Weaken...2018-03-051h 03
The Long GameSeth MasketSeth Masket is the chair of the political science department at the University of Denver. He has dared to say what few will: that for party primaries and maybe all of American politics to be more productive and functional, it might need to be a little less democratic. He and fellow academic Julia Azari wrote a New York Times op-ed in December titled: “Is the Democratic Party Becoming Too Democratic?” Seth is the author of two books. His most recent is called “The Inevitable Party: Why Attempts to Kill the Party System Fail and how they Weaken Democr...2018-03-051h 03
TatterEpisode 7: Rising TideSeth Masket is Professor of Political Science at the University of Denver, and Director of DU's Center on American Politics. He contributes to Vox's Mischiefs of Faction, and has contributed to The Monkey Cage, FiveThirtyEight, Politico, and The New York Times.
Click here to read Masket's article about a simple forecasting model that augurs well for Democrats in the midterm elections.Special Guest: Seth Masket.2018-02-2628 min
P.S. You’re InterestingIn Defense of Our Political Party System (Sort Of)A government shutdown doesn’t inspire confidence. Politicians, their parties, and the leaders of those parties all get a hefty amount of blame from the American people. But you know that Winston Churchill quote about democracy being the best system except for all the others? It turns out there’s some truth to that. With today’s guest, we ask where all this gridlock comes from, what we can really do about it, and whether politics really deserves all the blame it gets. In this episode, Thad Kousser reveals some surprising facts about the political game and some u...2018-01-2437 min
Geeky StoicsEp #47: Wealth, War and Canto BightIt's the first of our in-depth discussion on The Last Jedi. This week we discuss the politics of Canto Bight! Joining us to discuss is political scientist Seth Masket! We discuss war profiteering, socioeconomic inequality, whether we think the sequence carries apt allegories, partisan interpretations of the sequence, and much more! Get in touch with everyone on the show! Leave us a review on iTunes and tell us what you think of the show! Subscribe and connect with us on Twitter: @Stephen_Kent89 | @SwaraSalih1 | @smotus Please share our show with a fr...2018-01-181h 07
Beltway Banthas: Star Wars, Politics & MoreEp #47: Wealth, War and Canto BightIt's the first of our in-depth discussion on The Last Jedi. This week we discuss the politics of Canto Bight! Joining us to discuss is political scientist Seth Masket! We discuss war profiteering, socioeconomic inequality, whether we think the sequence carries apt allegories, partisan interpretations of the sequence, and much more! Get in touch with everyone on the show! Leave us a review on iTunes and tell us what you think of the show! Subscribe and connect with us on Twitter: @Stephen_Kent89 | @SwaraSalih1 | @smotus Please share our show with a...2018-01-181h 07
Beltway BanthasEp #47: Wealth, War and Canto BightIt's the first of our in-depth discussion on The Last Jedi. This week we discuss the politics of Canto Bight! Joining us to discuss is political scientist Seth Masket! We discuss war profiteering, socioeconomic inequality, whether we think the sequence carries apt allegories, partisan interpretations of the sequence, and much more!2018-01-181h 07
PolitiCoastThe PolitiCoast Star Wars Holiday SpecialStar Wars is known for its giant space battles and galactic storylines. In this holiday special, Ian & Scott are joined by Joe Fulgham to break down the politics and the military strategy & tactics of the Star Wars Universe. From the Galactic Republic and Clone Wars of the prequels to the Empire and Rebellion of the original trilogy to the New Republic, First Order and Resistance of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Spoilers for The Last Jedi abound! Joe's podcasts are The Dreaming and Onlightened and is on Twitter @joefulgham Wookiepedia is your friend, particularly on the Galactic S...2018-01-021h 19
Beltway BanthasReturn of the Masket: Amusing Ourselves Into TyrannySeth Masket, political scientist and professor at the University of Denver, sees something ominous in the background of the Star Wars Holiday Special. He wrote about the politics of the campy Star Wars program in Mischiefs of Faction, a blog for Vox. The piece is called Amusing Ourselves Into Tyranny, sound familiar?2017-08-1030 min
Beltway Banthas: Star Wars, Politics & MoreReturn of the Masket: Amusing Ourselves Into TyrannySeth Masket, political scientist and professor at the University of Denver, sees something ominous in the background of the Star Wars Holiday Special. He wrote about the politics of the campy Star Wars program in Mischiefs of Faction, a blog for Vox. The piece is called Amusing Ourselves Into Tyranny, sound familiar? Before the interview, Swara and Stephen react to news of Disney pulling out of their deal with Netflix and the promise of a Disney streaming service. Is this capitalism run amok or the best thing that's ever happened? Join us for the discussion. 2017-08-1030 min
Geeky StoicsReturn of the Masket: Amusing Ourselves Into TyrannySeth Masket, political scientist and professor at the University of Denver, sees something ominous in the background of the Star Wars Holiday Special. He wrote about the politics of the campy Star Wars program in Mischiefs of Faction, a blog for Vox. The piece is called Amusing Ourselves Into Tyranny, sound familiar? Before the interview, Swara and Stephen react to news of Disney pulling out of their deal with Netflix and the promise of a Disney streaming service. Is this capitalism run amok or the best thing that's ever happened? Join us for the discussion. ...2017-08-1030 min
Politics ExplainedSeth Masket Explains PoliticsIn which Ian and Seth discuss Political parties, healthcare, and nicknames.2017-06-0317 min
The Matt Townsend ShowThe Party System, Dealing with Fake News, How to ApologizeAttempts to Kill the Party System Fail (15:21)
Dr. Seth Masket is the chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Denver. He researches political parties, campaigns & elections, and state & local politics. With so much discord between the Republican and Democratic parties, and now with the Executive Branch of our federal government, many people are wondering if political parties are a thing of the past. Is it possible for one our current major political parties to branch off on their own? Is it possible to kill the two party system? Dr. Masket shares his book The Inevitable Party.
Gold...2017-02-072h 25
Beltway Banthas: Star Wars, Politics & MoreInterview: Seth Masket (VOX)Stephen interviews Seth Masket, a professor of political science at Denver University, author and founder of Mischiefs of Faction (VOX). Seth has written a lot in the past about the politics of Star Wars and he was kind enough to come on Beltway Banthas and share his thoughts on the political aims of Star Wars. Get on the email list at politicizeme.substack.com2016-11-1128 min
Beltway BanthasInterview: Seth Masket (VOX)Stephen interviews Seth Masket, a professor of political science at Denver University, author and founder of Mischiefs of Faction (VOX). Seth has written a lot in the past about the politics of Star Wars and he was kind enough to come on Beltway Banthas and share his thoughts on the political aims of Star Wars.2016-11-1128 min
Geeky StoicsInterview: Seth Masket (VOX)Stephen interviews Seth Masket, a professor of political science at Denver University, author and founder of Mischiefs of Faction (VOX). Seth has written a lot in the past about the politics of Star Wars and he was kind enough to come on Beltway Banthas and share his thoughts on the political aims of Star Wars. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.geekystoics.com/subscribe2016-11-1128 min
Beltway Banthas: Star Wars, Politics & MoreEp #3: I Am The SenateThanks for tuning in to episode III of Beltway Banthas! It's been a crazy week and this is coming to you on STAR WARS DAY 2016. No better time to release this podcast. On this episode, we discuss some of the latest Star Wars news and chatter about Rogue One. Then, as promised, we get around to some politics. Stephen leads the show on an exploration of the Galactic Senate. How does it work? Why is there gridlock and an inability to get things done? This will be the first of many topical discussions on the politics of Star Wars and...2016-05-0556 min
Beltway BanthasEp #3: I Am The SenateThanks for tuning in to episode III of Beltway Banthas! It's been a crazy week and this is coming to you on STAR WARS DAY 2016. No better time to release this podcast. On this episode, we discuss some of the latest Star Wars news and chatter about Rogue One. Then, as promised, we get around to some politics. Stephen leads the show on an exploration of the Galactic Senate. How does it work? Why is there gridlock and an inability to get things done? This will be the first of many topical discussions on the politics of Star Wars and...2016-05-0556 min
Geeky StoicsEp #3: I Am The SenateThanks for tuning in to episode III of Beltway Banthas! It's been a crazy week and this is coming to you on STAR WARS DAY 2016. No better time to release this podcast. On this episode, we discuss some of the latest Star Wars news and chatter about Rogue One. Then, as promised, we get around to some politics. Stephen leads the show on an exploration of the Galactic Senate. How does it work? Why is there gridlock and an inability to get things done? This will be the first of many topical discussions on the politics of Star Wars and...2016-05-0556 minThe Matt Townsend ShowAuthentic Politics, A Better Morning, Broken RecyclingAuthenticity in Politics (11:24)
Dr. Seth Masket is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Denver. Author of No Middle Ground: How Informal Party Organizations Control Nominations and Polarize Legislatures. Worked as a senior writer in the White House Office of Correspondence and as a direct mail consultant on several political campaigns in the mid-1990s. Dr. Masket joins Dr. Townsend to discuss authenticity in politics and how much we really want to know about our politicians.
How to Have a Better Morning (57:56)
John Boitnott is a journalist and digital consultant who has wr...2015-10-212h 20