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Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.

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To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week, we look at Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, what it means for the Middle East, and the response at home. Then we discuss how people living above the poverty line are feeling the financial crunch, Donald Trump’s plan to boost inflation, and the IMF’s warning that our deficit spending could upend the global economy. Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) Segments this week: (02:40) Iran’s attack (40:18) Financial frustration [Politicology+] Uri Berliner’s resignation from NPR, the lack of viewpoint diversity in media, media activism and biases and the erosion of trust as a result Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/DelPercioS https://twitter.com/HagarChemali Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - What to know about Iran's attack on Israel CBS News - What Iran launched at Israel in its unprecedented attack, and what made it through the air defenses - CBS News Politico - Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy? - POLITICO AP - Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers | AP News ABC News Bay Area - 38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland, CHP says - ABC7 San Francisco Politico - Democrats fear Netanyahu may have undermined Biden’s image among voters - POLITICO WSJ - Mike Johnson Defies GOP Critics, Setting Up Ukraine-Israel Aid Showdown - WSJ Segment 2: Politico - Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO WSJ - The Calls for Help Coming From Above the Poverty Line - WSJ CNBC - Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation The Financial Times - US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices