Approachable, nonpartisan, and nonideological analysis of various political topics by nonpartisan political analyst, writer, researcher, and speaker Paul Rader.

Politics with Paul
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Approachable, nonpartisan, and nonideological analysis of various political topics by nonpartisan political analyst, writer, researcher, and speaker Paul Rader.
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Recent Episodes

August 18, 2026
Can We Disincentivize Extreme Polarization w Nathan Smolensky | Politics with Paul #106
In this episode of Politics with Paul, Paul Rader chats with Nathan Smolensky about tackling political polarization. Nathan delves into the allure of division and how incentives shape political behavior. They discuss why polarized people often don't recognize their own divisiveness, balancing short-term wins with long-term goals, and crafting unique moral incentives. The media's role in fostering polarization and the potential influence of independent candidates are also explored. The episode wraps up with ways to engage non-polarized voters and a fun debate on pronouncing "coupon."

August 11, 2026
How Sincere are Polling Responses and How Much Do We Misinterpret Them? | Politics with Paul #105
The reliability of polling responses is a crucial aspect of understanding public opinion. yet we must be careful reading too much into their results or stretching what the data says is an easy mistake to make. In this episode of Politics with Paul, we delve into the sincerity of polling responses and what makes a poll respondent trustworthy. The respondents in polls can be biased and incentivized to give opinions that aren't their completely true feelings. Even if they are fully sincere, however, public sentiment only has limited power. This episode also covers these ways that public sentiment can be biased, cases where respondents in polls may not be entirely forthright, the disconnect between public opinion and the willingness to take action, and why these factors can hamper or even prevent solutions to political problems.

August 4, 2026
States' Rights: Where's the Line Between State and Federal Power? | Politics with Paul #104
The concept of states' rights has been a pivotal aspect of American political discourse since the nation's founding. In this episode of Politics with Paul, we delve into the complexities of states' rights, exploring their pros and cons and how they are balanced by the Constitution. We also discuss historical controversies and developments like the Nullification Crisis, slavery and civil rights, the Incorporation Doctrine, and the evolution of federalism, as well as contemporary states' rights debates.
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