Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele

We celebrate the end of Trump's attempt to postpone the inauguration with phony court challenges. And Victoria Steele says goodbye to WaitWhat Media. Happy to sad in 34 minutes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Around the country, authoritarians masquerading as conservatives are coming unglued. After years of trying to create a white dictatorship, they are facing the realization that democracy survived. We'll take you from the Supreme Court to the state houses to chronicle the mass hysteria now infecting Republicans. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

So far, Joe Biden's appointments and nominations have been heavy on women, a positive development both for women and for governance. We fill you in on some of the stars and talk about their stories and accomplishments. Then we discuss why Republicans and Sanders Progressives might be off the mark in their criticisms. Lastly we talk about the young woman from Vanderbilt who is kicking misogyny to the sidelines! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Dr. Terry Jodrie MD, FACEP, NRP joins us for a full and explicit conversation on the current state of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the bad days ahead, and how you can do your part to help. Jodrie is an internationally recognized expert in emergency medicine who has treated pandemic patients all over the world. He's also a professor of emergency medicine at George Washington University and one of our most popular guests. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Host Victoria Steele is a board member of the National Organization for Women. She's joined by another board member, Nevada NOW president Jeri Burton, as they detail emerging information about employee complaints and resignations, and a minority of board members—all white—who'd rather just sweep it under the rug. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

All eyes are on Georgia and the runoffs that will determine Senate control. Then we recognize the stellar leadership of the Diné (Navajo People) in both voting for Democrats and fighting coronavirus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Are you having mixed feelings about the 2020 election? Big improvements are still coming and lots of them. We found a whole show of things to be thrilled about. Maybe you arrived with a pit in your stomach. But we guarantee it: you will leave with a smile on your face! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

We take a look at things you can do to seal a Biden-Harris win on November 3rd. Republicans are aiming to lie, cheat, and suppress your vote. Learn what they are up to and what you can you do in this final week to: vote, help others to vote, and make sure your polling place is a safe space for democracy. And, above all, to make sure your vote gets counted. So are you ready to win? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Here's our commentary from the last presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump (earlier tonight.) Learn about the blow by blow action, who won and why we think so. And we'll explain what it means for the presidential race. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Democratic voters are casting absentee and early voting ballots in droves. We tell you how to deal with voter intimidation tactics on election day and how you can help others. Then we take a look at new research on authoritarianism among Trump voters and why racism is a big part of it. Lastly we explore whether Attorney General Bill Barr is deliberately distancing himself from Trump. And, you're going to love those incredible polls! Don't forget: When democrats vote, democrats win! Sponsored by our friends at Economic and Human Development Research Associates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

We cover the debates you couldn't bring yourself to watch. In the first matchup, the critical Senate race in Arizona. We're calling this one Kelly and the Troll. Second up, the single vice presidential debate. Let's just call that one Kamala and the Mansplainer. Highlights, low lights, sidelights and Miller Lites. Losing in the polls—bigly—Both Senator McSally and Vice President Pence fail to clear the bar. Sponsored by our good friends at Economic and Human Development Research Associates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

In the second part of our interview with Mark Potok, we discuss misogyny in right wing hate groups. You know them from their hate of everyone who isn't white but did you know they also believe in things like "corrective rape" and subjugation of women? We walk you through the right-wing "manosphere." Sponsored by Economic and Human Development Research Associates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

We share our personal thoughts and remembrances about RBG, highlights from her civil rights and Supreme Court careers, and our idea about how to fix the court so it can never be partisan again. Sponsored by our fondest, proudest, and most meaningful memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Internationally recognized expert on the radical right, Mark Potok joins us. The fringe right in in another period of ascendency, probably bigger than it has ever been. But something is different this time. Philosophies like "Christian Identity are part and parcel of the rise. That's a fancy name for hating (and blaming) Jews. Find out how these fringe ideologies are infiltrating the radical right and what it means for us in this election year. Mark has been interviewed thousands of times for TV, Radio and Print. You'll recognize him from his work at Southern Policy Law Center. His website is http://markpotok.net. This episode is sponsored by Economic and Human Dimensions Research Associates --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Bob Woodward's new book, Rage, recounts his conversations with Donald Trump which he taped. We fill you in on what's in the book and play some highlights that reveal Trump knew he's been lying about Covid-19 as early as February. Then, why is the Trump campaign short of cash and where did it go? And who got the 25% paid to a mysterious LLC? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

One of these things is not like the others. but like links in a chain, each has something in common with another one. We explain who they are, what they are, and why it matters. Then we break down post-convention polling. Who gained, who lost, and how will it affect the electoral college? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

The Republican Convention was a cacophony of lying, deception and taking credit for what Obama did. Jimmy watched all four nights just to bring you what he's calling "highlights from lowlifes." Then we take a look at the people's continuing fight for racial justice and who's doing the murdering in and around protests. TL;DR It isn't the protesters. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Over one week, Democrats redefined the party convention forever, and set a standard that has Republicans racing to catch up! Victoria and Jimmy discuss the highlights and why they matter so, so much. Sponsored by the Anchor Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's pick for Vice President. Find out more about her including: some of her progressive victories, highlight moments, and the reaction to her selection as our likely next Vice President. You probably already know it is big news. Find out why... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

In an interview on Axios, Trump wilts under the follow up questions you've been waiting for. Our highlight lollers. Then, what's Trump's obsession with TikTok? We know. And lastly, what do the latest primaries tell us about the state of the race. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

GW Professor and ER Doc Terry Jodrie served in New York during the height of their pandemic. In an exclusive sit down, he joins us to tell the inside story. It's a poignant lesson for ERs nationwide and a critical prescription for communities everywhere. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Protesters in Portland are experiencing how the Border Patrol treats refugees. And Trump has promised to deploy them in our greatest cities. Is this the latest attempt to turn the USA into a dictatorship? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Wait, What? is one year old! To celebrate, we spend 5:45 reminiscing . Then we get down to business with a discussion of our most annoying political pet peeves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

We run down what Biden has been up to and why it is getting big results. The SCOTUS writes another ruling that makes employees chattle of their employers. The we laugh along with the Lincoln Project as the rattle Trump, once again. Lastly our commentary on the idiotic plan Trump thinks will win him reelection. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Two new DOJ whistleblowers detail lying to get favorable sentencing for Trump cronies and fake investigations of others. Trump holds another extinction event in Phoenix, and the room was full—of children. And Biden's poll numbers top a new milestone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

A rare Covid-19 show:  Coronavirus surges in Trump Country asTrump starts holding extinction events,  Militia's begin attacking Black Lives Matter protesters. And the polling is starting to look like Trump's personal extinction event. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Massive marches against police murder, police rioting, an attempted coup attempt, and Trump's retreat into his own Green Zone. We weave this all together and explain how each of these stories intersect. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

In a rollercoaster week, Police rioted after most of the public wants to take away their license to kill. Then Trump tried to effect his hostile takeover of the US. In the end, Trump failed and Protesters won. We walk you through it all with exclusive details. And that's not BS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

100,000 Covid-19 deaths is a grim milestone. On the up side, racists are feeling instant justice, and the whole world seems to be ignoring Trump. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Is Trump sidelining IGs in an attempt to embezzle two trillion dollars, or more. And Arizona is screaming ONE TERM! to both McSally and Trump. Updates from the newly important purple state. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Federal incarceration rates for black people are declining. A new stimulus bill benefits ordinary people. A Fauci rape accusation falls apart. And we check the polls. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Two new whistleblowers allege Donald Trump and Jared Kushner are stealing your tax dollars. Some of the named beneficiaries are well known media personalities and Trump supporters. Then we'll look at the Biden allegation and what it means for the Me Too Movement and Democratic Politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

The campaigns are adapting to a new normal. We run down how campaigning is being done in the pandemic, check the polls (it's all good news!) and discuss VP prospects. Lastly, we catch up on Victoria's senate race and her prospects for becoming Joe Biden's VP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Earth Day is fifty years old. We'll tell you a little about it's origins and what's going on today. Then, we interview Skip Laitner, a research economist who shows countries and companies how to save money by saving the planet. Find out what you can do! Sponsored by GLOWB, Join the Billion Bulb Challenge at https://www.glowb.us/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

With powerful endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama, the stage is set for a Joe Biden win in November. The only things standing in the way are pandemic, voter suppression and every dirty trick in the Republican playbook. Oh, and the Russians too, but we'll save that for another day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Our guest is Jason Stanley, Yale Professor and expert in authoritarianism, fascism, mass incarceration, freedom of speech, and other issues. Fascism is on the march around the world and even in the US. Hungary was the latest domino to fall. And Trump's former aide was in on it. This is an unbelievable story. But it's one you need to know and one that will explain a lot of things we're seeing in US America. Jason's latest book is "How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Take a break from Covid-19. What will Sanders do? What are the experts who count the Electoral College saying? And everyone needs a personal plan for saving democracy. What's yours? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Joe Biden has effectively won the nomination. We'll tell you why and look at Bernie Sanders' options going forward. Then we'll explain why bailouts need to be done differently this time around. Lastly, Victoria will share what's going on about Coronavirus in Arizona and we'll talk about a special group of constables--from her district--who are leading the fight to prevent evictions during the pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

It's another game changing week in the primaries. We'll explain what happened on Super Tuesday 2 and what it means for the race. We'll look at how coronavirus is changing politics how it might affect the primary and the general elections. The Victoria explains why Elizabeth Warren can't be VP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Ten days ago Joe Biden was a dead man walking. His campaign was broke and operations were paused because of it. He couldn't fund his campaign in Super Tuesday states and didn't even have offices in two. Then a series of events transformed his campaign and by the end he had become Rocketman. Here's the inside story about how Biden's campaign went from No-mentom to Joe-mentom in 8 days. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Today's expert chairs the NOW Committee on Violence Against Women and she's a nationally recognized expert in the topic. OK, it's Victoria. We'll bring you up to speed on what's needed to prevent a rapist from receiving parental rights and how many states haven't passed this important protection for rape victims and their children (born of rape.) Then Victoria drops some bombshells from the national news story she's involved in, about legislation to protect women and children from rapists. Truths will be told and you'll get mad! And sad. And that's just how politics should work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

No matter how you feel, we're actually winning. First we provide all the information you'll need to lighten your mood. Maybe you'll get fired up. If you do, we'll share how you can defeat creeping authoritarianism and the creep creeps who want to end democracy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Join us to catch up on the end and aftermath of the impeachment trial. Then we'll dump on Iowa and tell you what happened and why it doesn't matter. We"ll bring you up to date on the candidates and the primary. And don't miss Victoria's epic rant about what women want in candidate! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Halfway through the trial of Donald Trump in the Senate, we analyze the events so far, the impact of the Bolton revelations and the effect the trial is having on Democratic Candidates right before the Iowa Caucus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

With one tweet, Iran single-handedly prevented war with the United States. Unbelievable, you say? We explain it. In other big stories, the Impeachment is moving to the Senate next week, find out what's going to happen. And we provide updates and analysis on the Democratic Primary, the next debate and the state of the race. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

We share our thoughts on Debate 5 and spend a few minutes waxing nostalgic about the end of Season 1 of Wait, What?. And we'll give your our top five countdown of our top episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

The moment we've been waiting for has arrived. We go in depth about what happened on Impeachment Day, what's happening next and what it means for the coming election. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

His title might be Attorney General but William Barr is acting as Trump's Minister of Propaganda. In his interview with NBC, he uses several propaganda techniques pioneered by Nazi Propaganda Joseph Goebbels. That's not a comparison, but it is a comparison of techniques. Jimmy breaks down the interview and reveals Barr's impeachable misconduct. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

While Trump is off trying to screw up Europe, the Democratic field is shrinking and Impeachment is moving forward. Who is out of the race and who is trending? With Impeachment moving to the Judiciary Committee, what's that mean and what's next? And Victoria and Jimmy offer predictions for how badly Trump will screw up at the London summit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

Victoria and Jimmy catch you up on the impeachment hearings and play the three damning quotes you probably haven't heard. Then they discuss the state of the race for president, who's up, who's down, who's out and who ought to be. Next, J&V cover Rudy, Igor, Natasha and the Trump Putin mobs. And winding up, the international press picks up our Naftogaz Conspiracy bombshell from last week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message

When Volodymyr Zelensky was elected Ukraine's President (on a reform platform) it undercut a plan by the Trump and Russia mobs to gain control of the Ukraine state gas company, Naftogaz. Trump's Ukraine meddling is part of this larger effort and—beyond rigging his reelection— it aims to depose Ukraine reformers in the new Ukraine government, the US government, and Naftogaz. The goal: to control Ukraine's state natural gas company and bleed it, like Putin did in the past. Connecting the dots between the Trump scandal and the Guiliani-Furman-Parnev investigation (by DOJ-SDNY) blew our minds. Bring some popcorn... This episode is sponsored by Economic and Human Development Research Associates. Visit them at https://theresourceimperative.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waitwhatpolitics/message