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As a time capsule, this is a fascinating examination of the 2016 election cycle. It is wild to hear what has changed since then and what has not.

American politics is relevant, even for those of us outside the US. Astead Herndon does a great job describing what's happening, getting behind the scenes, interviewing people within the parties, asking the hard questions, and leaving the conclusions to the listener. That's how good reporting should work.Sound design and editing are up to NY Times standards. All of which makes this a podcast worth paying attention to - regardless of where on the political landscape you happen to be.