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Checks and Balance
Checks and Balance unlocks American politics by taking a big theme each week and digging into the data, the ideas, and the history shaping the country.
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we determine what the Trump administration’s foreign policy means for Europe
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we analyse how the new administration is reshaping the executive branch
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we determine how much sway states will have over the new administration’s agenda.
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we analyse how the new administration is remaking the civil service
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we look at Donald Trump’s defence picks
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we assess the start of the 47th president’s term
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we look at the ways in which LA can prepare better for future wildfires
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, how history will judge the 46th president
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we preview the year ahead
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