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Approachable, nonpartisan, and nonideological analysis of various political topics by nonpartisan political analyst, writer, researcher, and speaker Paul Rader.

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What Political Civility Really is and Combatting Toxicity w/ Michael Lee | Politics with Paul #86

Mar 31, 2026 45m Transcript

Do we know what civility in conversation actually looks like? Healthy and grounded discussion is in short supply, especially in politics. Political discussions are often filled with toxic rhetoric…

What Do Democrats and Republicans Agree On? More Than You Think | Politics with Paul #85

Mar 24, 2026 41m Transcript

Republicans and Democrats just can't get along…or can they? Almost all the talk about interparty relations is about how much they bicker, fight, and attack each other. And it's true, there is a lot…

Blame, "Both Sides-ing," and Whataboutism: When Are These Appropriate? | Politics with Paul #84

Mar 17, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

In political discussions, blame often gets thrown around. People get accused of "both sides-ing" an issue when they don't take a strong stance. Or accusations of wrongdoing are responded to with,…

A Project to Revolutionize Holding Government Accountable? w/ Ramon Perez | Politics with Paul #83

Mar 10, 2026 1h Transcript

Government often feels unaccountable and non-transparent - but it doesn't have to be that way. Imagine an app and platform that not only significantly cuts down on the difficulty and…

It's Election Polling Season - Here's What You Should Know About it | Politics with Paul #82

Mar 03, 2026 55m Transcript

It's an election year - and that means a lot of fodder about election polls and the "horse race" aspect of polls. It's easy to get caught up in who is "winning" a race, but a lot of the discussion…

Why Our Ideas for Fixing Politics Aren’t as Easy and Obvious as We Think | Politics with Paul #81

Feb 24, 2026 51m Transcript

We often think we or like-minded people have all the answers for how to fix politics. Yet we think the solutions are far easier, more obvious, and more foolproof than they actually are. It's a trap…

How to Mobilize and Motivate Supporters for Your Cause w/ Bert Ralston | Politics with Paul #80

Feb 17, 2026 1h Transcript

Perhaps the most important component to any campaign is mobilizing and motivating supporters and like-minded people to support your cause. Yet just because you have broad agreement doesn't mean it's…

Is Potentialism the Key to American Civic Renewal? w/ Daniel Yudkin | Politics with Paul #79

Feb 10, 2026 52m Transcript

Our civic culture is in precarious state, and toxicity and hyperpolarization threaten to make it even more unhealthy. It's now more critical than ever to renew our commitment to our civic ideals and…

How Do We Improve Youth Voter Turnout? w/ Stephanie Houghton | Politics with Paul #78

Feb 03, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

While voter turnout overall is notoriously low in most American elections, youth voter turnout especially lags noticeably behind older voters, even when there is an uptick in participation.…

How to Encourage and Incentivize People to Depolarize w/ Phelosha Collaros (DepolarWise) | Politics with Paul #77

Jan 27, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

In the discussions about how to depolarize American politics, one critical element often gets lost: How do we convince people that they need to depolarize and to become part of the political…

Can This App Revolutionize Civic Engagement? w/ Claire Shorall (Sway) | Politics with Paul #76

Jan 20, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Civic engagement is a difficult endeavor that takes a lot of time, effort, and money. Yet an app called Sway seeks to make it much more accessible, giving any voting group the power to organize and…

The Problem of Uncontested Elections…and What You Can Do About it | Politics with Paul #75

Jan 13, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Uncontested elections - races that only have one candidate - are a considerable problem in American politics. These elections aren't just uncompetitive; there's no competition at all. The choice has…

Most Common Mistakes and Misunderstandings about Campaigns w/ Alex Patton | Politics with Paul #74

Jan 06, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

Elections are complicated and difficult, which makes for plenty of mistakes made on the campaign trail from newbies and veterans alike. But it's not just the actual campaigns where mistakes and…

Are Campaigns About Mobilization or Persuasion? Why it Matters | Politics with Paul #73

Dec 30, 2025 47m Transcript

One of the most fundamental questions a political campaign must ask themselves is this: How much are you trying to persuade voters and how much are you trying to mobilize them? Some voters are never…

How Federal and State Laws and Legislation are Interpreted: A Crash Course | Politics with Paul #72

Dec 23, 2025 56m Transcript

Have you ever wondered how to make sense of the text of legislation and laws but you didn't know where to begin, or you felt the task too intimidating or daunting? Then this episode is for you! It's…

"Voter Dollars": the Solution to Our Campaign Finance Woes? w/ Dan McMillan | Politics with Paul #71

Dec 16, 2025 1h 13m Transcript

Could a plan called "Voter Dollars" be the key to solving the issues with campaign finance laws in American politics? The exorbitant levels of spending in political campaigns have dismayed Americans…

How to Promote Pluralism in American Politics w/ Liz Vogel (New Pluralists) | Politics with Paul #70

Dec 09, 2025 56m Transcript

Pluralism is a core part of American politics--or at least, it's supposed to be. Our civic life is meant to be a blend of varied backgrounds and viewpoints coming together to improve our political…

What is Democracy—And How is it Working in America? | Politics with Paul #69

Dec 02, 2025 1h 5m Transcript

Democracy in America is fragile, yet a lot of the rhetoric surrounding it is fraught with biases and appeals that are about winning elections and political battles rather than truly preserving…

Does the Supreme Court Need to Rein in Presidential Power? w/ Peter Cohen | Politics with Paul #68

Nov 25, 2025 1h 23m Transcript

The power of the US presidency has expanded considerably over 235 years. But has it gone too far and broken our system of separation of powers? If so, how do we (and especially the US Supreme Court)…

Empowering Citizens Across Political Beliefs to Overcome Divisions | Politics with Paul #67

Nov 18, 2025 1h 3m Transcript

Imagine a one-stop shop for political research where every candidate is seen, every citizen is heard, and every journalist is free to speak. Is such a thing possible? Can we create a level playing…

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