Politics with Amy Walter

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Every Friday, Amy Walter brings you the trends in politics long before the national media picks up on them. Known as one of the smartest and most trusted journalists in Washington, D.C., Amy Walter is respected by politicians and pundits on all sides of the aisle. You may know Amy her from her work with Cook Political Report and the PBS NewsHour where she looks beyond the breaking news headlines for a deeper understanding of how Washington works, who's pulling the levers of power, and how it all impacts you.Politics with Amy Walter is a co-production of PRI and WNYC Radio in collaboration WGBH.

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  • Skcor1954
    Ending podcast
    Amy Walter I hate to see this end. Your erudite yet down to earth explanations of current politics, great interviewing skills and interesting guests will be missed. I also love your input on PBS. Please consider continuing as you can. I know there are a zillion podcasts out there, but yours is special.
  • brettty
    Still great but I miss Amy Walter!
    Really enjoy the podcast
  • Flakeyjake
    Last regular podcast?
    Thank you, Amy, for your fair and balanced news reviews. I learned a lot more about civics and politics from you and your many guests.
  • ------------azi
    Simple the best
    Better than all the rest. Amy provides insight and clarity that will not be found with other hosts or shows. She’s a superb thinker too. I give my highest endorsement.
  • MamaZelda
    Don’t Go!
    Was I right to hear you are ending your podcast? Your rational voice and balanced guest roster has given me great comfort in the wake of Trumps election. There will be a massive void, for me but, I wish you well in your future endeavors. I’m not crying. Ok, maybe I am crying.
  • Kgifvex
    Unbiased news
    Informative, detailed and knowledgeable unbiased assessment of current news. We are admonished for staying in our news bubbles but it is virtually impossible to find unbiased news. This does it for me.
  • ivytenor
    Always informative
    Consistently outstanding information. Helps me understand complex issues of the day.
  • armchairargonaut
    This review won’t be counted
    Truth
  • beckabeck120
    Analytical approach
    I am a Libertarian, but I enjoy Amy’s calm inquisitive approach, where she questions and then listens to expert answers, versus driving talking points and a narrative (and interrupting guests, which is a horrible, yet normalized, format).
  • DiligentPodcaster
    Outstanding journalism
    Amy provides lucid commentaries, features sound interviews with informed representatives of diverse sectors of the population. This is a must hear podcast.
  • PanchoVanilla
    Amy is great
    So level headed and informed. She's the best.
  • AO RN
    Amy is so good
    Her exploration of issues is calm, interesting and balanced. Thank you so much for a great podcast.
  • hemymax2
    Balanced discussions
    I really like Amy’s discussion topics and guests weed through what’s really going on in our 2020 election. Very informative.
  • Dino503
    Great Pod
    When tough things are happening, I listen to Amy first. I’m so appreciative for the mostly balanced rhetoric. I look forward to listening every week.
  • scared senior
    I mean, you know, like
    Enjoy the podcasts. A pet peeve follows. Some of the guest comments sound like my High School students in English language classes. I am striving to teach English to students. When I hear them speak like high school students with “I mean, you know and like” it is understandable. We work hard on proper language. “No, I don’t know what you mean” is my go to reply to high school students. We work daily on proper language one hopes to hear from adults in a business setting. To hear it from professional speakers is disheartening. No a good omen for tomorrow. Thanks, Dr. GC
  • Bolloncreek
    Worth the Time
    Listened to podcast after seeing Amy on the News Hour - appears to be more balanced than most, I very much appreciate her personal view that she expresses at the end of the podcast
  • Bruskie 2
    Politics with Amy Walter
    I have followed Amy Walter for years on the PBS NEWS HOUR and was thrilled to learn she has a political podcast! She is intelligent, objective, communicates information effectively and a very trusted source. Thank you for making her more accessible to her audience!!
  • Linkin Steff
    Listen!
    Keeps her program current, draws on wide variety of sources, goes into the weeds far enough, asks good questions. The late October program on the too loosely reined Big Tech was a great compendium view providing context, criticism, and political movement.
  • NW Paws Pappa
    One of the best in the business
    Amy is top tier with political analysis and I find her fair to those she interviews. Easy to listen to and she makes you think about issues. 👍
  • GE from AZ
    Amy’s Role
    Amy is great at allowing listeners to think on their own. Her approach is to provide a broad spectrum of viewpoints and let each listener draw a conclusion. We can actually learn something by following Amy Walter.
  • DrDave91
    Too much pandering
    I subscribed to this podcast for a few months because I generally enjoy Amy Walter’s perspective on the Sunday morning shows but I just unsubscribed. What drove me to drop it was Amy doing nothing to push back at guests whose comments were pure nonsense. Pete Sessions was one. When he started babbling about “Democrat socialist plans” she should have cut him off but didn’t. If this is just about politely getting commentary from politicians and political consultants with no consideration of holding their feet to the fire when they are speaking untruthfully, I have better things to do with my time.
  • Kevin from AZ.
    Actually Real Political “JOURNALISM”
    Intellectually Inquisitive, Intellectually Honest, and actual Intellectualism not Phony or Imagined Kind. How Reporting and Journalism used to be Practiced as a Common Normal Industry Standards Of the Edward R. Murrow and Walter Lippmann kind
  • Kevolas
    Real Politics without Bias
    If you’re sick of echo chamber news, subscribe to this. She’s great at presenting both sides and giving impartial takes. Would assume she leans a little left, but it’s extremely subtle. Love her style of interviewing. Great production too.
  • CKRoff
    Insightful and Balanced
    Amy Walter is a fantastic political analyst. She is as even-handed as you can get in this polarized era. She has guests from all sides of the political spectrum, and asks probing and thoughtful questions.
  • Gccboss
    Great live show
    I’m a rare republican in Silicon Valley. Great discussion on electoral college. Always like your fair discussion.
  • Uniwatt
    Amy Walter
    Most informative, intelligent, relevant, balanced in-depth conversations. Enthusiastically endorse!
  • Lito Morales
    Stellar
    Always stellar insights. This is such a great podcast.
  • Lab Czar
    Heads
    Thinking’s heads are more educational than talking heads.
  • SpreadGoodKarma
    Must listen!
    Amy is insightful, intelligent and interesting. You be glad you listened and subscribe!!
  • Mutunus Tutunus
    Facts and data. Relevant guests and great questions.
    I have followed her work for years. I have never heard her say anything stupid or claim to know something she doesn’t know and can’t support. There are only a few others.
  • EdwardJohn
    Intelligent, non-partisan
    I’ve always liked Amy’s calm, thoughtful, evidence-based analysis of politics. This podcast let’s her go deeper, and as a listener, I’m better for it.
  • Baje Scout
    Skillfully contrasts competing points of view
    Always been a big fan of Amy as a tv pundit, but this podcast really reveals her true talent at cultivating alternative perspectives in listeners minds
  • hmacmac
    Grounding
    After listening to The Takeaway, I feel grounded. In a time of head spinning news cycles, Amy provides clarity and insight through her thought-full and thought provoking interviews on topics that provide background and foundation to the alarm calls of our current events. My emotional self is calmed as reason, perspective and facts balance the Twitterverse of outrage. I highly recommend this podcast if you are looking for a broader understanding of the chaos that bombards us daily.
  • Castle fan 1
    Brilliant, thoughtful podcast
    Amy Walter is a brilliant, thorough interviewer and presenter of the latest political activities. I love her insights on PBS news, and enjoy hearing her thoughts and guests regarding political issues on her podcast. Highly recommend!
  • Nerdalert12345
    Incredible, interesting, thoughtful content
    Non-partisan, insightful, rock star host
  • annereins
    The best guests and objective, balanced perspective
    This is one of my best sources for a wide variety of political experts—right and left wing—who are interviewed by Amy Walter, a personable, fair, insightful questioner. This is a safe haven for human discussions and for people who want to understand politics and the trends behind the headlines. I appreciate hearing from the best political experts.
  • StayLost
    Great breakdown
    ... and perspective. Highly recommend.
  • J. S.B.
    Amy Walters
    Nicely paced, loved the selection of music. Thanks Amy
  • Adirondack Hiker
    Simply the best
    Amy Walter is the smartest voice offering political commentary today.
  • bmlpowell
    Great pod
    Amy is great. A trusted news source. I look forward to her weekly analysis!
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