Philip Barker
@PhilipWBarkerAssociate Professor of Political Science at Keene State College. Author of Religious Nationalism in Modern Europe. Co-Host of The Politics Lab podcast.
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I’m really excited to announce my new podcast with @wjmuck, The Politics Lab. You can listen to a preview episode on iTunes now, or visit our webpage, thepoliticslab.com
We are excited to announce our new podcast, The Politics Lab. Designed to bridge the gap between political science & the larger political world around us, our goal is to put politics under a microscope all while having a little fun. Episode preview below podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Join me this Spring on a study tour to Europe focused on the history of human rights law and the legacy of the Holocaust. Announcing our 2025 Study Tour conta.cc/45XSH2m
Bill Muck and I are adding a free substack newsletter to our Podcast project. Subscribe to get short updates on ideas and writing that we find interesting.
I’m excited to announce the launch of our @SubstackInc newsletter, "What Are Phil & Bill Reading." We see it as a space for @PhilipWBarker and I to reflect on some of the most engaging and thought provoking ideas and writing we discover. Check it out at billandphil.substack.com
This week, Bill and Phil discuss Trump’s call for terminating the constitution, the idea of originalism as a method of constitutional interpretation, cases before the Supreme Court, and finish with a look at the Democrat’s new primary calendar. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/117
SPECIAL MIDTERM EPISODE: On this week's episode, Bill and Phil are joined by Dr. @smchod, Professor of Political Science at @northcentralcol to break down the midterm results and their implications. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/114
Our very own, @PhilipWBarker was interviewed today on @nhpr’s New Hampshire News Recap to discuss the state of American democracy and the 2022 Midterms. Phil‘s interview begins at 13:12. nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-1…
Thanks to @RickGanley, @joshrogersNHPR and @nhpr for having me on this morning to talk about The state of American democracy and the 2022 Midterms nhpr.org/#.Y2U66yuDpbA.…
Broadcasting @nhpr live from @KeeneState_ this morning, talking about voter issues and politics days before the midterm elections. We’ll be back live again for All Things Considered from 4-6:30. If you’re in the area, come join us!
DEMOCRACY ON THE BALLOT — The Politics Lab On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil take a deep dive into the upcoming midterms, the situation in Iran and Russia, and the challenges facing the DOJ as it weighs charging the former president with a crime. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/110
This week, Bill and Phil discuss the likelihood of Russia using nuclear weapons, explore the violent rhetoric on the political right, and close with a fun look at the politics of hair. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/109
You Say You Want a Revolution — The Politics Lab On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil examine protests in Iran & Russia and whether the regimes will survive, preview the midterm elections, and play a game of ‘what’s more stupid?’ thepoliticslab.com/episodes/108
On this episode, Bill and Phil discuss news that Russia plans a mobilization & annexation vote in Ukraine, Biden’s comments on Taiwan, far right movements in Sweden, Italy & Canada, and Donald Trump’s apparent embrace of the QAnon conspiracy theory. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/107
On this weeks episode, Bill and Phil discuss Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive against Russia, Mike Pence’s unconstitutional authorization of force on January 6th, and ponder the deeper meaning of our political rhetoric and the “stop the steal” phrase. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/106
On this week's episode, Bill and Phil discuss the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, new data on the state of global democracy, Biden calling Trump supporters ‘semi-fascist’ and take a big picture look at Biden's foreign policy. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/104
Bill and Phil are back from their break and reflect on Donald Trump’s legal troubles, the success of pro-Trump candidates in Republican primaries, and Joe Biden’s wave of legislative success. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/102 
On this episode, Bill & Phil take an international focus and discuss elections in Brazil, growing unease about China & Taiwan, a dangerous constitutional referendum in Tunisia and allegations of pro-nazi rhetoric coming from Hungary’s leader, Victor Orban. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/101
On our 100th episode, Bill and Phil discuss possible Supreme Court reforms, dreary poll numbers for both Biden and Trump, whether Ron DeSantis is the real threat to democracy, and Biden’s awkward trip to Saudi Arabia. thepoliticslab.com/episodes/100
No episode this week, but we will back next week with a brand new episode.
On this week’s 4th of July episode, Bill and Phil discuss the country’s mixed feelings about celebrating the 4th, how to fix what ails the US democracy, the rise and decline of great powers, and close with a round of “Who Had the Better Political Insult?” thepoliticslab.com/episodes/99
I'm hard-pressed to think of a more momentous Term in the Supreme Court's history. Ever. Maybe there have been individual decisions that were more important, but the number of significant, paradigm-shifting rulings, and all in the *same* direction, really has no precedent IMHO.
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