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Not Another Politics Podcast is a government podcast hosted by University of Chicago Podcast Network. It has 157 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.

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.

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Why Does America Pay More For Infrastructure?

2

What Binary Questions Get Wrong About Voters

3

Do Dishonest People Self-Select Into Public Service?

4

The Future of Empirical Research in the Age of AI

5

Are Primary Elections Responsible for Polarization in Congress?

6

What Do Politicians Think Motivates Voters?

7

Do Professors Self-Censor On Controversial Topics?

8

Is Partisan Gerrymandering As Bad As You Think?

9

Do Donors Punish Extremist Primary Nominees?

10

The Economic Cost of Populism

11

Is Political Science Research Underpowered?

12

Can Trade Be A Weapon Of Global Power?

13

Should Unelected Judges Be Deciding National Policy?

14

Do Politicians Really Have A Conservative Bias?

15

Do We Understand Members Of The Other Party?

16

MechaHitler and The Political Bias of AI Chatbots

17

Does The Supreme Court Need Term Limits?

18

Are We Really Hopelessly Divided?

19

The Surprising Political Consequences Of Emigration?

20

Is Trump Copying Obama’s Playbook on Universities?

21

Is This the Most Unexpected Voter Turnout Strategy Ever?

22

Should Judges Be Elected Like Politicians?

23

Can Meritocratic Hiring Fix the Bureaucracy?

24

Do Voters Sometimes Support Parties They Actually Disagree With?

25

How Do Political Outsiders Build Loyalty With New Administrations?

26

What Can Political Science Learn from Crypto Governance?

27

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

28

What Are The Forces Shaping Polarization in Congress?

29

Do Voters Elect Politicians Just Based On Looks?

30

Are Politicians or The Public More Committed to Democracy?

31

Is Bad Government Driving The Rise of Populism?

32

Why Did Trump Win Again in 2024?

33

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

34

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

35

What's Behind The Educational Realignment In Voting?

36

Does Election Timing Matter For Turnout And Policy Outcomes?

37

Do Committees Lead To Better-Informed Legislative Voting?

38

Do Presidents Have As Much Power As We Think?

39

Do City Services Move Faster for Affluent and White Neighborhoods?

40

How To "Get Out The Vote"

41

How Powerful Are October Surprises?

42

Does The Public View The Supreme Court As Legitimate In A Post-Dobbs World ?

43

How Good Are We At Spotting Fake News?

44

Is Partisan Animosity Directed At Fellow Citizens Or Elites?

45

Should Policy Match Voters' Preferences?

46

Are Too Many Political Appointments Harming Our Bureaucracy?

47

Should Judges Be Elected or Appointed?

48

Why Women Are Underrepresented in U.S. Politics

49

What Makes A Legislator Effective?

50

Do Conservatives Sabotage The Administrative State?

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