The team addresses so-called 'strategic voting', then hashes out the varying belief systems around eating meat among the bunch (spoiler: Justin defends his extreme beliefs and Rip still loves chicken tenders).

A conversation with Joshua Wong

Jan 14th, 2020 12m 30s

The team sits down with Joshua Wong, prominent student activist in Hong Kong and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

What it means to $ell out

Nov 17th, 2019 1h 20m

Every year, many Stanford graduates accept competitive, high paying jobs at banks, consulting firms, and tech companies-- and many others label them as sell outs. The team-- with new additions-- tackles this and more!

Is cancel culture... cancelled?

Nov 11th, 2019 57m 26s

The team is back for the 19-20 school year, and Ellen is cancelled, according to Harrison. Listen for the breakdown--and stick around for a great year of content!

Is cancel culture.. cancelled?

Nov 7th, 2019 1h 15m

In the kickoff episode of the 19-20 year, the team tackles Ellen's run-in with George W. Bush-- among other topics. Stay with us and subscribe for an exciting year ahead!

Season Finale

Jun 12th, 2019 1h 21m

It's our final pod of the school year! Tune in to hear our wrap up of current events, Avni's pet project, and some of our favorite moments from the year.

BONUS POD: Interview with Steve Luby

Jun 4th, 2019 31m 46s

Avni and Justin sit down with Stanford Professor Steve Luby to discuss the risks, politics, and possible prevention of global pandemics and bio-terrorism attacks

ABC: Abortion, Brexit, and other Current Events

Jun 3rd, 2019 27m 32s

The team sits down to discuss the latest news of the day. Topics include Theresa May's resignation, the new round of abortion bans in the United States, and the elections in India.

Justin Tries to Pronounce Epistemological

May 15th, 2019 47m 43s

The team talks about Stanford University Press, The Mueller Report, the 2020 primaries, and Justin's pet project: bio-terrorism.

Emergency Pod: Mueller Report // The Electoral College with Emilee Chapman

Apr 22nd, 2019 56m 39s

The Mueller Report is out and we are here with our hot takes. We also speak with Stanford professor of political science Emilee Chapman about the electoral college.

We Love Pete Buttigieg (except for Justin)

Apr 16th, 2019 58m 17s

Harrison is back on the pod! The team discusses Joe Biden, the Mueller Report, and the 2020 Democratic primaries.

Kim Jong Un, are you listening?

Mar 12th, 2019 34m 55s

Kim Jong Un, are you listening? by Stanford Politics

National Emergencies, Green New Deals, and Mean Bosses

Feb 25th, 2019 44m 13s

National Emergencies, Green New Deals, and Mean Bosses by Stanford Politics

Blackface is Bad: And Other Hot Takes

Feb 11th, 2019 57m 32s

Blackface is Bad: And Other Hot Takes by Stanford Politics

The Government is (was) Closed, Rip's Back, and 2020 is On!

Jan 27th, 2019 1h

The Government is (was) Closed, Rip's Back, and 2020 is On! by Stanford Politics

The Midterms with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo

Nov 5th, 2018 54m

The midterms are here! The team is ready with everything you need to know, hot takes on what is to come, and an interview with Congresswoman Anna Eschoo.

Midterms, Brett Kavanaugh, and Taylor Swift

Oct 27th, 2018 59m 24s

The team is back for another year with our brand new co-host, Justin! Hear our takes on the upcoming midterms, the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh, and pop superstar turned political activist Taylor Swift.

Countdown Part 1

Jun 5th, 2018 34m 39s

The team counts down the latest political stories of late.

027: #MeToo with Carly Fiorina

Mar 1st, 2018 42m 40s

The team interviews former presidential candidate, HP CEO, and Stanford Alum Carly Fiorina to talk about the #MeToo movement, Donald Trump, and folk dancing on the farm.

026: BONUS POD: State of the Union

Jan 31st, 2018 31m 42s

The team records a bonus pod with their thoughts after Trump's first State of the Union Address.

025: DAHA DACA?

Jan 27th, 2018 50m 23s

Join the team for an in-depth discussion of immigration, the women's march, the shut down and more!

024: BONUS POD: Conversation with Patti Solis Doyle

Dec 15th, 2017 34m 25s

BONUS POD: Rip sits down with Patti Solis Doyle, longtime Clinton aide and the first manager of Hillary Clinton's 2008 Presidential campaign, for a conversation on politics, primaries, sexual harassment, and more!

023: A Conversation With Adam Schiff

Dec 11th, 2017 44m 44s

Join the team as they hit recent top stories and have a conversation with Congressman (and proud Stanford alum!) Adam Schiff.

022: In Person or on WeChat

Nov 3rd, 2017 41m 26s

This week the Podcast team talks our biggest news stories from the past two weeks and delves into Chinese politics.

021: Welcome Back

Oct 19th, 2017 58m 17s

Stanford Politics Podcast is back for the 2017-2018 school year. In this first episode meet your new hosts and join us for a recap of the summer's biggest political stories.