(Kevin) McCarthyism? Jan 18 Written By Philip Barker Episode #122 On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil reflect on the Republicans’ new oversight committee, the prevalence of conspiracy theories on the right, Japan’s military expansion, and whether it matters that members of the Supreme Court like each other. Links related to this week’s episode:“New House Investigation Panel Stirs Memories of an Earlier McCarthy” by Carl Hulse and Adam Goldman in the New York Times“Asymmetrical Conspiracism Is Hurting Democracy” by Brian Klaas in The Atlantic“Japan’s Shift to War Footing” by Zack Cooper and Eric Sayers for War on the Racks“The Supreme Court Justices Do Not Seem to Be Getting Along” by Steven Mazie in The Atlantic Subscribe to The Politics Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Philip Barker
(Kevin) McCarthyism? Jan 18 Written By Philip Barker Episode #122 On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil reflect on the Republicans’ new oversight committee, the prevalence of conspiracy theories on the right, Japan’s military expansion, and whether it matters that members of the Supreme Court like each other. Links related to this week’s episode:“New House Investigation Panel Stirs Memories of an Earlier McCarthy” by Carl Hulse and Adam Goldman in the New York Times“Asymmetrical Conspiracism Is Hurting Democracy” by Brian Klaas in The Atlantic“Japan’s Shift to War Footing” by Zack Cooper and Eric Sayers for War on the Racks“The Supreme Court Justices Do Not Seem to Be Getting Along” by Steven Mazie in The Atlantic Subscribe to The Politics Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Philip Barker