Power Plays cover art

Power Plays

Power Plays

By: Podcaster
Listen for free

Summary

 Uncover the fascinating stories behind the political decisions that shape our world. Each episode takes you inside the rooms where power is wielded, revealing the human drama and strategic calculations that drive government action. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Envelope Please

    The Envelope Please
    May 12 2026
    Every year, state attorneys general quietly negotiate billions in corporate settlement dollars with almost no oversight—money that rarely reaches the victims it's supposed to help. We follow the paper trail of where these legal windfalls actually go and who decides their fate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • The Zoning Wars

    The Zoning Wars
    May 11 2026
    Local planning boards wield extraordinary power over American lives—deciding who gets to live where, what businesses can operate, and how communities develop. But these seemingly mundane Tuesday night meetings have become battlegrounds where housing costs, racial segregation, and economic opportunity are determined by part-time volunteers most residents can't even name. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    Show More Show Less
    15 mins
  • The Sheriff's Rebellion

    The Sheriff's Rebellion
    May 10 2026
    When federal law meets local defiance, who really holds the power? We explore how county sheriffs across America have become unlikely kingmakers, wielding an obscure legal doctrine to nullify everything from gun laws to pandemic orders—and why Washington is surprisingly helpless to stop them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    Show More Show Less
    16 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
No reviews yet