Politics + Media 101
Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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 for our mailing list, find out how to join us live, and more at http://www.PM101.live - follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/politicsnmedia
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Politics + Media 101 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Politics + Media 101 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Politics + Media 101 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Shinzo Abe's Assassination and Legacy
Politics + Media 101
08/04/22 • 45 min
Ken Moriyasu of Nikkei Asia joins Justin and John to discuss the death and legacy of Japan's longest serving prime minister. The group also discuss Japan's political system and relationships with other countries.
Find Ken's bylines here: https://muckrack.com/kenmoriyasu
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A Preview of the House January 6th Hearings
Politics + Media 101
06/10/22 • 45 min
Justin Higgins and John Gunnison discuss January 6th.
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Inside Putin’s Inner Circle with Olga Lautman of CEPA
Politics + Media 101
03/21/22 • 37 min
A live audience interviews Olga Lautman of the Center for European Policy Analysis on what it's really like inside Putin's inner circle, how events in Ukraine are playing out in the Kremlin, Russian active measures abroad, and more.
Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live or on Twitter at @PoliticsNMedia.
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Erick Erickson on Conservative Evangelical Voters, Populism, and the GOP
Politics + Media 101
02/16/22 • 34 min
A live audience interviews Erick Erickson, conservative radio host and blogger, on evangelical voters, Trump, QAnon, the GOP, modern conservatism, and elections.
Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live or on Twitter at @PoliticsNMedia.
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Dmitri Alperovitch on Russia, Ukraine, Cybersecurity, and War
Politics + Media 101
01/21/22 • 37 min
A live audience interviews Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder of Crowdstrike and the SAIS Alperovitch Institute, on Russia's military buildup around Ukraine, cybersecurity, and modern warfare. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live
The Washington Post's Megan McArdle on the Economy, Science, and Limited Government
Politics + Media 101
01/17/22 • 34 min
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
Was Tim Walz the Right Choice for VP?
Politics + Media 101
08/14/24 • 74 min
Justin and John discuss the state of the presidential campaign after an incredible month of news: the Republican convention, an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, JD Vance becoming Trump's running mate, Joe Biden's retirement, and Kamala Harris's ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket.
In particular, they review the choice of Governor Tim Walz to run for vice president. Harris chose Walz ahead of Governor Josh Shapiro, who many pundits favored.
Is Right-Wing Media Poisoning the GOP? With Matt K. Lewis of The Daily Beast
Politics + Media 101
01/24/23 • 69 min
Justin and John sit down with conservative columnist Matt K. Lewis of The Daily Beast. Matt shares stories of his encounters with right-wing media figures over the years, from Ben Shapiro to Tucker Carlson to Alex Jones. The group discuss the impact those personalities have on the Republican Party, and whether the American right can be fairly described as "conservative" anymore.
Read Matt's column: https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/matt-lewis
Listen to Matt's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-lewis-and-the-news/id429212951
Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Party-Reagan/dp/0316383929
US Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC) on the State of Biden's Agenda and the Democratic Party
Politics + Media 101
10/18/21 • 56 min
A live audience interviews Rep. James Clyburn, the third highest-ranking member of the House of Representatives, on the state of Biden's agenda and the Democratic party. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live
Qatar and the World Cup
Politics + Media 101
12/16/22 • 85 min
After John returns from attending the World Cup in Qatar, he joins Justin to discuss the country and its role in global affairs. Labour issues, tournament controversies, and diplomatic strategy are among the topics of conversation.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Politics + Media 101 have?
Politics + Media 101 currently has 198 episodes available.
What topics does Politics + Media 101 cover?
The podcast is about News, Media, Live, Podcasts, Current Events and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Politics + Media 101?
The episode title 'Should Joe Biden Drop Out?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Politics + Media 101?
The average episode length on Politics + Media 101 is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Politics + Media 101 released?
Episodes of Politics + Media 101 are typically released every 3 days.
When was the first episode of Politics + Media 101?
The first episode of Politics + Media 101 was released on Sep 1, 2021.
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