Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Author: Runaway Country with Alex Wagner Language: English Episodes: 71
In a landscape saturated with political talk, Runaway Country with Alex Wagner offers a different kind of conversation. This podcast moves beyond the day-to-day noise of headlines to explore the deeper forces shaping American life. Alex Wagner guides listeners through complex intersections of power, identity, and belief, examining how cultural shifts and government policies resonate in communities across the nation. Each episode is built on thoughtful discussion that connects the dots between news events and their human consequences, asking what current political realities reveal about our society's trajectory. The focus is on understanding the undercurrents-the cultural narratives and historical contexts-that define this moment. You'll hear analysis that prioritizes depth over instant reaction, considering how issues of governance and politics are lived and felt far from the capital's corridors. It’s a space for considering the American story from multiple angles, making sense of a rapidly changing world. For anyone seeking a more nuanced perspective on the forces driving the country, this podcast provides essential listening.
Episodes
The Wilderness (S4 Trailer) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:36
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not an undecided voter. But if you don’t want Donald Trump to become president again, between now and November you’ll need to convince as many as you can to cast their ballot fo…
The Wilderness: Young Black Voters in Atlanta (S3E6) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:43
Can Democrats keep Georgia blue? We hear from young Black voters in Atlanta about Stacey Abrams, Raphael Warnock, Joe Biden, voting rights, and the future of democracy. Organizer Nsé Ufot, political commentator and strat…
The Wilderness: Working-Class Latinos in Las Vegas (S3E5) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:14
Are demographics destiny? We talk to working-class Latino voters in Las Vegas about what issues matter most to them and whether they’ll vote for Democrats this fall. Political scientist Ruy Teixeira, former Bernie Sander…
The Wilderness: Gen-Z Voters in Orange County (S3E4) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:14
Are young voters the key to the midterms? We hear from disillusioned Gen-Z voters in Orange County, California as well as their Member of Congress, Katie Porter. Then Data For Progress’ Evangel Penumaka, organizer and fo…
The Wilderness: Disconnected Democrats in Pittsburgh (S3E3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
How can Democrats reach disconnected voters? We talk to Biden voters in Pittsburgh who are fed up with national politics. Jon breaks down their responses with Pennsylvania Representative Malcolm Kenyatta, data expert Dan…
The Wilderness: Party Switchers in Virginia (S3E2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:41
Why would Biden voters support Republicans? We hear from party switchers in Loudoun County who turned Virginia red in 2021 by voting for Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. Communications expert Anat Shenker Osorio, orga…
The Wilderness: The Divide (S3E1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:25
What will it take to save democracy in 2022 and beyond? The MAGA movement is one of the greatest threats to American democracy. But one of the greatest divides in American politics is between the minority of voters who f…
The Wilderness (S3 Trailer) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:44
In season 3 of The Wilderness, Jon Favreau talks to voters in the midterm battleground regions who will determine the future of democracy. With the help of grassroots organizers and strategists, Favreau will unpack what…
The Wilderness: The Path (S2E6) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:05
What’s the winning message in 2020? We talk about how to overcome Trump’s massive media advantage and deliver a message that resonates everywhere with the smartest people we know. Jon Favreau sits down to answer some of…
The Wilderness: The Midwest (S2E5) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:44
How can Democrats beat Trump’s divisive politics? We spend time with Obama-Trump voters in Milwaukee, and sit down with political leaders and strategists who know how to win in the Midwest. For a transcript of this episo…