No episode this week, but we will back next week with a brand new episode.

On our 100th episode, Bill and Phil discuss possible Supreme Court reforms, dreary poll numbers for both Biden and Trump, whether Ron DeSantis is the real threat to democracy, and Biden’s awkward trip to Saudi Arabia. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/100

On this episode, Bill & Phil take an international focus and discuss elections in Brazil, growing unease about China & Taiwan, a dangerous constitutional referendum in Tunisia and allegations of pro-nazi rhetoric coming from Hungary’s leader, Victor Orban. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/101

Bill and Phil are back from their break and reflect on Donald Trump’s legal troubles, the success of pro-Trump candidates in Republican primaries, and Joe Biden’s wave of legislative success. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/102 

On this week's episode, Bill and Phil discuss the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, new data on the state of global democracy, Biden calling Trump supporters ‘semi-fascist’ and take a big picture look at Biden's foreign policy. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/104

On this weeks episode, Bill and Phil discuss Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive against Russia, Mike Pence’s unconstitutional authorization of force on January 6th, and ponder the deeper meaning of our political rhetoric and the “stop the steal” phrase. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/106

On this episode, Bill and Phil discuss news that Russia plans a mobilization & annexation vote in Ukraine, Biden’s comments on Taiwan, far right movements in Sweden, Italy & Canada, and Donald Trump’s apparent embrace of the QAnon conspiracy theory. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/107

You Say You Want a Revolution — The Politics Lab On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil examine protests in Iran & Russia and whether the regimes will survive, preview the midterm elections, and play a game of ‘what’s more stupid?’ thepoliticslab.com/episodes/108

This week, Bill and Phil discuss the likelihood of Russia using nuclear weapons, explore the violent rhetoric on the political right, and close with a fun look at the politics of hair. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/109

Thanks William Muck and Phil for the shoutout to the Congress Twitter analysis! x.com/aleszubajak/st…

DEMOCRACY ON THE BALLOT — The Politics Lab On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil take a deep dive into the upcoming midterms, the situation in Iran and Russia, and the challenges facing the DOJ as it weighs charging the former president with a crime. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/110

Broadcasting NH Public Radio live from Keene State College this morning, talking about voter issues and politics days before the midterm elections. We’ll be back live again for All Things Considered from 4-6:30. If you’re in the area, come join us!

Thanks to Rick Ganley, Josh Rogers and NH Public Radio for having me on this morning to talk about The state of American democracy and the 2022 Midterms nhpr.org/#.Y2U66yuDpbA.…

Our very own, ⁦Philip Barker⁩ was interviewed today on ⁦⁦NH Public Radio⁩’s New Hampshire News Recap to discuss the state of American democracy and the 2022 Midterms. Phil‘s interview begins at 13:12. nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-1…

SPECIAL MIDTERM EPISODE: On this week's episode, Bill and Phil are joined by Dr. Suzanne Chod (She/Her), Professor of Political Science at North Central College to break down the midterm results and their implications. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/114

This week, Bill and Phil discuss Trump’s call for terminating the constitution, the idea of originalism as a method of constitutional interpretation, cases before the Supreme Court, and finish with a look at the Democrat’s new primary calendar. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/117

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Join me this Spring on a study tour to Europe focused on the history of human rights law and the legacy of the Holocaust. Announcing our 2025 Study Tour conta.cc/45XSH2m

I guess today is Liberation Day from an international economic system that produced by far the greatest increase of global prosperity and well-being in human history.

I told Fareed Zakaria CNN this morning: When you start giving an exemption here and an exemption there on tariffs, it's introducing all kinds of corruption into the system. It's introducing what economists call rent seeking, where it's hugely advantageous for people to be