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: The Southeast (S2E4) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:24
How can Democrats turn out new voters? We talk about expanding the electorate with Stacey Abrams and spend time with organizers and occasional voters in Florida. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com…
The Wilderness: The Southwest (S2E3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:58
Are the Sunbelt’s suburbs key to victory in November? We talk to Romney-Clinton voters in Arizona and follow a candidate who’s trying to flip her changing district. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.…
The Wilderness: The Northeast (S2E2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:02
How can grassroots organizers flip a red state? We talk to women who are trying to turn Pennsylvania blue and defeat Susan Collins, and sit down with a focus group of disaffected Democrats outside of Philadelphia. For a…
The Wilderness: The Stakes (E2S1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:19
What can the 2018 midterms teach us about 2020? A deep dive into how the Blue Wave shapes the race against Donald Trump and the path to 270. For a transcript of this show, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.
The Wilderness (S2 Trailer) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:41
Jon Favreau looks for the path to victory in 2020 by talking to voters, strategists, organizers, and candidates in the battleground states that will decide the election.
The Wilderness: The Story (with Barack Obama) (S1E15) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:44
In the series finale, Barack Obama and Jon Favreau have a conversation on the story we need to tell about America. What should the Democratic Party’s message be in 2018? Learn more: www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilde…
The Wilderness: The Ceiling (S1E14) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:54
What are the unique challenges facing women in politics? A first-time candidate who’s running to be a state legislator tells her story. Learn more:www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilderness with Jon Favreau is presented…
The Wilderness: The Bench (S1E13) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:06
How can we recruit a new generation of winning candidates? Three young, recently-elected Democrats talk about what it’s like to run for office. Learn more: www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilderness with Jon Favreau is…
The Wilderness: The Party (S1E12) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:18
How democratic should the Democratic Party be? The evolving relationship between party leaders and grassroots organizers. Learn more: www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilderness with Jon Favreau is presented by Honey. Jo…
The Wilderness: The Filter (S1E11) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:51
How can Democrats break through in today’s media environment? A strategy for rethinking the way we communicate with the public. Learn more: www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilderness with Jon Favreau is presented by Hon…