Lauren Hall and Lura Forcum talk together and with guests about what political science, psychology, and parenting has taught them about making politics better for everyone. <br/><br/><a href="https://wemadethispolitical.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">wemadethispolitical.substack.com</a>
We Made This Political Podcast
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Lauren Hall and Lura Forcum talk together and with guests about what political science, psychology, and parenting has taught them about making politics better for everyone. <br/><br/><a href="https://wemadethispolitical.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">wemadethispolitical.substack.com</a>
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July 6, 2026
Ep. 57: [Archives] Fourth of July Special
<p>From the archives: We’re reposting one of our favorite conversations from last year to celebrate the 4th while we take some time off with our families. Enjoy!</p><p>In this special July 4th episode, we explore what patriotism looks like in 2025 and what we are truly celebrating on Independence Day. Lura and Lauren emphasize the <strong>importance of community, civic engagement, and the unique diversity of American life.</strong> They share personal stories and reflections on local events, discussing how <strong>shared spaces and sustained interactions with diverse groups</strong> can reduce prejudice and foster unity. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing personal responsibilities and community involvement, the historical context of American values, and the evolving role of the presidency.</p><p>Recommendations for celebrating include <strong>listening to </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0nJvyjVTb8sAULPYyA1bqU"><strong>Aaron Copland's music</strong></a><strong>*</strong> and <strong>reading Frederick Douglass's speech, '</strong><a target="_blank" href="https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/ows/seminars/civilwarrecon/cwcause/Douglass%20Fourth%20of%20July.pdf"><strong>What to the Slave is the Fourth of July</strong></a><strong>?</strong>'</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guiding Questions</p><p>00:11 Defining Patriotism in 2025</p><p>00:42 Local Celebrations and Community Spirit</p><p>04:39 The Importance of Intergroup Contact</p><p>08:39 Challenges of Modern Socialization</p><p>10:26 Hosting Community Events</p><p>15:27 Historical Context and Moral Ambiguity</p><p>22:14 Parenting and Societal Expectations</p><p>30:11 Local vs. National Politics</p><p>36:58 Exploring Race Relations and Social Behavior</p><p>37:04 Acts of Kindness in Airports</p><p>38:00 Reflecting on American Values and Utopianism</p><p>39:17 Polarization and Perception of America</p><p>41:28 Immigrants' Perspective on America</p><p>46:14 The Role and Power of the President</p><p>55:40 The Importance of Local Communities</p><p>57:18 Final Thoughts and Recommendations* Erratum: Lura states incorrectly in the podcast that Aaron Copland was not an American. He was the child of Lithuanian immigrants and studied extensively in Europe. That may be the source of confusion, or it could just be confusion. Lura apologizes for the error. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wemadethispolitical.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">wemadethispolitical.substack.com</a>
June 29, 2026
Ep. 56: Maryam Mehrtash on Reinventing the Village
<p>Lauren Hall and Lura Forcum host We Made This Political with guest <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/maryammehrtash/">Maryam Mehrtash</a>, a former marketing executive (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryammehrtash/">Disney, Marvel Studios, 20th Century, and the Paramount+ launch</a>) who pivoted after a late-2023/early-2024 layoff into writing, Substack (<a target="_blank" href="https://thisisnotamemo.substack.com/?utm_source=%2Fsearch%2Fthis%2520is%2520not%2520a%2520memo&utm_medium=reader2&utm_campaign=reader2">This Is Not a Memo</a>), speaking, and authoring her first book on reinvention, leadership, and how systems are failing people. She describes losing her identity after job loss, the pressures of transactional corporate culture, and a heart attack at 42 that she links to compounded chronic stress plus genetic risk (elevated lipoprotein(a)) and elevated LDL; she urges awareness of women’s heart-attack symptoms and Lp(a) testing. The conversation centers on her essay <a target="_blank" href="https://thisisnotamemo.substack.com/p/we-were-never-meant-to-do-this-alone">“We Were Never Meant to Do This Alone,”</a> critiquing American self-sufficiency myths, discussing lost “villages,” workplace and policy gaps (childcare, paid leave, healthcare), community-building practices, and potential admin-load relief via AI.00:00 Meet Maryam Mehrtash00:41 From Disney to Reinvention02:20 Layoff and Identity Shift05:16 Heart Attack Wake Up Call13:05 Values Boundaries and Betting on Yourself18:59 We Were Never Meant Alone26:26 Rehumanizing Work and Policy32:38 Compounds and Modern Villages39:22 AI and the Invisible Load43:13 How to Build Your Village49:12 Where to Find Maryam50:11 Closing and Optimism</p><p>Resources</p><p>Find <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/@maryammehrtash">Maryam</a> on Substack.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wemadethispolitical.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">wemadethispolitical.substack.com</a>
June 23, 2026
Ep. 55: Scott Warren and Morgan Ramsey-Elliot on Conservative Voters and Saving Democracy
<p>Lauren Hall and Lura Forcum host Scott Warren (SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins) and Morgan Ramsey-Elliot (ReD Associates) to discuss their report, “Faith, Freedom, Family and Place,” an ethnographic study of conservative Americans’ relationships to democracy and institutional trust. They explain why common “save democracy” messaging often falls flat, arguing that democracy means different things across audiences and can be heard as protecting the status quo or advancing a partisan progressive agenda. Drawing on deep fieldwork, they describe a moral foundation—faith, freedom, family, and place—and three conservative orientations (actor critics, system critics, and foundation defenders) that predict tolerance for democratic norm deviation. The conversation highlights how local civic life, institutional encounters, COVID-era experiences, and information ecosystems shape distrust, and stresses listening, specificity, and honest reckoning with institutional failures.</p><p>00:00 Welcome and Guests</p><p>00:44 Why Study Conservatives</p><p>01:36 Limits of Polling</p><p>04:18 Red Associates Approach</p><p>07:03 Save Democracy Messaging</p><p>10:41 Democracy Means What</p><p>17:03 Faith Freedom Family Place</p><p>18:43 Inside the Ethnography</p><p>24:00 Values in Daily Life</p><p>28:32 Types of Conservative Critics</p><p>30:36 Crisis Segments Explained</p><p>31:41 Bridge Building Strategies</p><p>33:51 Elite Messaging And Slippage</p><p>36:23 COVID Trust Breakdown</p><p>38:19 Everyday Institutional Failures</p><p>42:06 Illiberalism Perception Gap</p><p>45:36 Ethnography Interview Method</p><p>49:02 Why Outrage Persuasion Fails</p><p>51:09 Report Reception And Backlash</p><p>54:46 Dissemination And Hope</p><p>Resources</p><p>Full Report: <a target="_blank" href="https://conservativestudy.redassociates.com/">https://conservativestudy.redassociates.com/</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wemadethispolitical.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">wemadethispolitical.substack.com</a>
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