The Politics Guys

The Politics Guys

The Politics Guys - Government Democracy & News

Episodes 1,001
Avg. Duration 48m
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Apple Rating 4.4 (750)
Since Oct 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Politics Guys is an independent, ideologically diverse American politics and policy podcast hosted by experts: political scientists, law professors, and practicing attorneys with government experience. Our mission is to give listeners a much-needed break from conservative and liberal echo chambers through civil, rational, and evidence-based discussion of American politics and policy from multiple perspectives.

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Iran War Whiplash, Maine’s Risky Bet, and Trump’s DNI Workaround

Jun 12, 2026 57m Transcript

Mike and Ken discuss another volatile week in U.S. politics, starting with the escalating conflict with Iran, Trump’s claims of a looming peace deal, the inflationary fallout from energy shocks, and…

Introducing Explain Like I'm 5

Jun 12, 2026 1m

Mike talks about the Explain Like I'm 5 podcast. I hope you will enjoy this excellent show as much as we do.

Trump’s War, Trump’s Settlement, Trump’s Shadow

Jun 06, 2026 1h Transcript

Mike and Jay open with the increasingly strange U.S. war with Iran, where a still-closed Strait of Hormuz, murky ceasefire claims, stalled negotiations, and a House war powers vote have raised major…

The Politics Guys Present: The U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2

Jun 04, 2026 52m Transcript

This episode explores the constitutional powers of the U.S. President as outlined in Article II, Section 2, including the roles of Commander-in-Chief, treaty-making, appointments, and removal of…

Founders’ Fire: From 1776 to the Age of Trump

Jun 03, 2026 59m Transcript

Mike is joined by historian Arthur Herman to discuss his new book Founders’ Fire, which argues that America’s recurring strength comes from founders: risk-takers with the vision and drive to remake…

Pope Leo on AI, the DNC Autopsy, and Democratic Decline

Jun 02, 2026 16m Transcript

This supporters’ exclusive midweek episode opens with Mike, Michael, and Russ discussing Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which uses artificial intelligence as a lens for broader…

Iran Deal, Paxton’s Texas Win, and the Redistricting Arms Race

May 29, 2026 56m Transcript

Mike, Michael, and Russ open with the tentative U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and whether it amounts to a real end to the war or just a pause. Michael argues that the deal mostly returns the…

The Politics Guys Present: The U.S. Constitution, Article II

May 28, 2026 51m Transcript

This episode explores the intricacies of Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the presidency, electoral processes, and historical debates that shaped the office. Topics covered include: …

Originalism, Executive Power, and the Roberts Court

May 27, 2026 1h Transcript

Mike talks with Thomas Berry, director of the Cato Institute’s Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and editor in chief of the Cato Supreme Court Review, about how to understand the…

Political Ideologies: Environmentalism

May 26, 2026 14m Transcript

In this supporter-exclusive midweek episode, Trey is joined by Justin, and begin their discussion of modern ideologies with a deep dive into Environmentalism. On this week’s show, Trey and Justin…

Incumbent Purge, Anti-Weaponization Fund, Senate War Powers Breakthrough Vote, Raúl Castro

May 22, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Trey and Justin kick off this week’s episode by examining the shifts in this week’s primary elections. Trey argues the GOP has firmly solidified into a MAGA populist party. They highlight the…

Lamar Alexander: The Education of a Senator

May 21, 2026 54m Transcript

Mike talks with former Tennessee governor, U.S. senator, education secretary, and presidential candidate Lamar Alexander about his new book, The Education of a Senator, and what his long career…

Federalist Papers 11 - 13

May 19, 2026 13m Transcript

In this episode Trey and Ken explore Federalist Papers No. 11, 12, and 13, focusing on Hamilton's arguments for a strong federal government, economic unity, and the importance of a unified military…

China and Iran, Alabama’s Shadow, Eileen Wang, Dr. Marty Makary

May 15, 2026 58m Transcript

Trey Ken opens this week’s episode by dissecting the deteriorating situation in the Persian Gulf, where a nominal ceasefire is currently on life support. Ken argues that the administration is merely…

The Politics Guys Present: The U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 10

May 13, 2026 52m Transcript

This episode provides an in-depth analysis of Article 1, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, exploring the limitations it places on states and the historical context behind these provisions. Key…

Germany Drawdown, ICE Budget, Redistricting, Flipping Fetterman

May 12, 2026 15m Transcript

Mike, Trey, and Terry open this supporters' exclusive midweek episode with Trump’s planned troop drawdown from Germany and what it says about America’s shifting posture toward Europe. Terry argues…

Trump’s Iran Gamble, MAGA Primaries, Abortion Pill Fight

May 08, 2026 52m Transcript

Mike, Trey, and guest host Terry Casey, a political scientist at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, open with the still-unresolved U.S. conflict with Iran, the closed Strait of Hormuz, and the…

DHS Funding, Comey Indictment, GOP Crack-Up?

May 05, 2026 14m Transcript

Mike, Justin, and Kirby open this supporters’ exclusive midweek episode with the fight over DHS funding, where a bipartisan deal appears to keep most of the department funded while leaving ICE and…

Voting Rights, Political Violence, Iran

May 02, 2026 58m Transcript

Mike, Justin, and special guest Kirby Goidel, a professor of political science at Texas A&M, open with the Supreme Court’s latest Voting Rights Act decision and what it means for racial…

Why The Midterms Will Be Disappointing

Apr 29, 2026 53m Transcript

Mike is joined by special guest Corey Nathan, creator and host of the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other podcast. They discuss why the coming midterm elections are likely to…

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