Not Another Politics Podcast podcast

Not Another Politics Podcast

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.

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.

 

#150

Is Partisan Gerrymandering As Bad As You Think?

There is no political topic that can get people’s blood boiling quite like partisan gerrym... more

27 Nov 2025

55 MINS

55:42

27 Nov 2025


#149

Do Donors Punish Extremist Primary Nominees?

What happens when a political party nominates a candidate in its primary who is ideologica... more

14 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:29

14 Nov 2025


#148

The Economic Cost of Populism

More than 25 percent of countries around the world are currently governed by populists, fr... more

30 Oct 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:34

30 Oct 2025


#147

Is Political Science Research Underpowered?

What if most political science studies are too weak to find the effects they’re looking fo... more

16 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:49

16 Oct 2025


#146

Can Trade Be A Weapon Of Global Power?

For decades, free trade was treated as an unquestioned good—an engine of prosperity and co... more

02 Oct 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:17

02 Oct 2025


#145

Should Unelected Judges Be Deciding National Policy?

Every week, headlines tell us that a single federal judge has blocked a presidential order... more

12 Sep 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:52

12 Sep 2025


#144

Do Politicians Really Have A Conservative Bias?

Political scientists have long argued that legislators believe the public is more conserva... more

21 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:41

21 Aug 2025


#143

Do We Understand Members Of The Other Party?

Do Democrats and Republicans really misunderstand each other as much as we think? This wee... more

07 Aug 2025

54 MINS

54:14

07 Aug 2025


#142

MechaHitler and The Political Bias of AI Chatbots

When you ask ChatGPT or Gemini a question about politics, whose opinions are you really he... more

24 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:28

24 Jul 2025


#141

Does The Supreme Court Need Term Limits?

We're taking some time off to regroup over the summer, but we’re not just dusting off this... more

10 Jul 2025

42 MINS

42:06

10 Jul 2025


#140

Are We Really Hopelessly Divided?

Before we get into today’s episode, we wanted to let you know this is a re-release as we t... more

27 Jun 2025

47 MINS

47:48

27 Jun 2025


#139

The Surprising Political Consequences Of Emigration?

Migration policies shape not only the economies of countries but also their politics. In t... more

12 Jun 2025

54 MINS

54:44

12 Jun 2025


#138

Is Trump Copying Obama’s Playbook on Universities?

What if the recent crackdown on elite universities didn’t start with Trump—but with Obama?... more

28 May 2025

57 MINS

57:46

28 May 2025


#137

Is This the Most Unexpected Voter Turnout Strategy Ever?

What if one of the most powerful tools to boost voter turnout isn’t a flashy campaign or a... more

08 May 2025

41 MINS

41:09

08 May 2025


#136

Should Judges Be Elected Like Politicians?

Hello listeners, we're taking a much-needed spring break here at the podcast, but we want ... more

25 Apr 2025

51 MINS

51:01

25 Apr 2025


#135

Can Meritocratic Hiring Fix the Bureaucracy?

Led by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE, Americans are debating once again ho... more

10 Apr 2025

55 MINS

55:42

10 Apr 2025


#134

Why Does America Pay More For Infrastructure?

Infrastructure in the U.S. now costs dramatically more than in countries like Germany or C... more

27 Mar 2025

50 MINS

50:42

27 Mar 2025


#133

Do Voters Sometimes Support Parties They Actually Disagree With?

In elections across democracies, we assume voters cast ballots for candidates whose polici... more

13 Mar 2025

42 MINS

42:13

13 Mar 2025


#132

How Do Political Outsiders Build Loyalty With New Administrations?

What happens when a political outsider takes power and shakes up the system? In this episo... more

27 Feb 2025

49 MINS

49:35

27 Feb 2025


#131

What Can Political Science Learn from Crypto Governance?

There’s a real-world experiment in governance happening that you’ve probably not heard abo... more

13 Feb 2025

47 MINS

47:10

13 Feb 2025


#130

Is The "Strong Economy Equals Incumbent Victory" Theory Wrong?

Conventional wisdom says that a strong economy helps incumbents, while a weak economy hurt... more

30 Jan 2025

45 MINS

45:24

30 Jan 2025


#129

What Are The Forces Shaping Polarization in Congress?

Why does Congress feel more divided than ever? Are politicians genuinely becoming more ext... more

16 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:37

16 Jan 2025


#128

Do Voters Elect Politicians Just Based On Looks?

On our last episode we had a discussion about what voters care about when electing politic... more

02 Jan 2025

44 MINS

44:19

02 Jan 2025


#127

What Do Politicians Think Motivates Voters?

Do politicians really understand what drives voters—or are they relying on flawed assumpti... more

18 Dec 2024

55 MINS

55:20

18 Dec 2024


#126

Are Politicians or The Public More Committed to Democracy?

When it comes to defending democracy, are politicians or the public more committed to its ... more

04 Dec 2024

51 MINS

51:54

04 Dec 2024


#125

Is Bad Government Driving The Rise of Populism?

Hello Not Another Politics Podcast Listeners. We took some time off in preparation for the... more

20 Nov 2024

52 MINS

52:29

20 Nov 2024


#124

Why Did Trump Win Again in 2024?

Trump’s back in the White House—how did it happen? This week, we break down what the polit... more

08 Nov 2024

48 MINS

48:56

08 Nov 2024


#123

Do Democrats and Republicans Agree on What (and Who) to Censor?

When it comes to online discourse, do Americans really value free speech—or are they more ... more

23 Oct 2024

46 MINS

46:07

23 Oct 2024


#122

Do Fraud Claims About The 2020 Presidential Election Stand Up To Scrutiny?

In the wake of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, claims of widespread voter fraud have ... more

09 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:35

09 Oct 2024


#121

What's Behind The Educational Realignment In Voting?

Ever thought about how your college degree might sway your political leanings? Voters with... more

25 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:43

25 Sep 2024