Political Reality
Episodes
How climate change got politicized | S02E05 | Political Reality
In this episode of Political Reality, hosts Ste and Andrea explore the science and politics of global warming, confirming the scientific consensus on…
Who has more diversity of thought: Democrats or Republicans? (Sorry Independents) | S02E04 | Political Reality
Hosts Stephen and Andrea open *Political Reality* by dissecting recent political gaffes, including Trump’s trolling, a Northern Ireland stabbing, and AI errors on a campaign site.
Are Americans getting less religious? w/ Dr. Melissa Deckman | S02E03 | Political Reality
Hosts Steve and Andrea discuss their personal religious upbringings before interviewing Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute.
PREVIEW: Why haven't we had a woman president? | S02E02 | Political Reality
Hosts Steve and Andrea discuss women’s political participation in the US, contrasting historical voting gaps with current trends where women now outpace men in voting and volunteering.
What good is the electoral college anyway? | S02E01 | Political Reality
Hosts Steve and Andrew explore the Electoral College’s history, tracing its origins to the Constitutional Convention’s compromises over state power and slavery.
What We Hope You Learned | S01E24 | Political Reality
Hosts Steve and Andrea reflect on Season 1 of Political Reality, emphasizing that democracy requires active maintenance through civic engagement and critical thinking.
Season 1 Recap - What We Learned | S01E23 | Political Reality
Hosts of Political Reality reflect on their first season, sharing five key lessons learned about American democracy.
How Does Democracy Score | S01E22 | Political Reality
Hosts analyze global democratic trends from 2024 to 2025, concluding that both the US and the world have become less democratic.