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As an OSU football fan, I was impressed by the Univ. of Washington's talent today. They didn't make it easy for us. And another talent from UW is the guest on my next episode of Circumscription. Social psychologist Clara Wilkins, director of the SPIA Lab at UW joins me: depts.washington.edu/spia/

Social Perceptions and Intergroup Attitudes Lab

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · 11d

To be clear, I like the VRA, but not the fact that it's in jeopardy.

Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · 11d

It doesn't feel right to "like" this post, but thanks for getting the word out about the episdoe.

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · 14d

I love The Bulwark, but goddamnit, they just spoiled my otherwise wonderful moment with a glass of single malt Scotch. Or, to put it differently, they give me more reason to drink. Anyway, this is an eye-opening piece. Read it if you dare.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 14d

For Democrats counting on the courts to save them from yet another Trump power grab, fuhgeddaboudit.

The Dirty Move Republicans Could Pull to Keep the House

Election-denying Trump allies could use a rare procedural maneuver to overturn a Democratic midterm win in 2026.

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · 23d

Your long wait is over. A new episode of Circumscription just dropped. This one features my conversation with sociologist of religion @profsamperry.bsky.social, as we discuss Christian nationalism, race, and more. Check it out: circumscription.fireside.fm/6

City of God

A conversation about Christian nationalism, with sociologist Samuel Perry.

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · 24d

*sigh*

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 24d

"Smart People Don't Like Me": An Analysis of Right-Wing Grievance Politics (2026)

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 24d

Donald Trump: “smart people don’t like me”

Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · 24d

My next new podcast episode drops on Tuesday morning. I am delighted to share my conversation with @profsamperry.bsky.social. I sang; I laughed; I cried. (Only one of those is a lie.) Seriously, though, he does great work, and it's thrilling to get to share it with listeners.

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Samuel Perry @profsamperry.bsky.social · 28d

Your condemnations of political violence don’t mean a damn thing when you only apply them to victims on your team. Having real principles means you unequivocally condemn political violence as anti-democratic and immoral even against villains.

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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 28d

There’s a way to be respectful in reporting on Charlie Kirk being shot while also refusing to whitewash who he was and what consequences his political activism has had. Obituaries for public figures are a part of history.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 28d

We were horrified to hear about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Political violence is never acceptable in any context, and should never be condoned. We are thinking of his family and loved ones at this terrible time.

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Sep 6

On the fourth anniversary of the death of Michael K. Williams, this clip still hits hard: youtu.be/RpST8KE3vSI?...

Michael K. Williams ‘Typecast’ | Question Your Answers | HBO x The Atlantic

YouTube video by HBO

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you are into voting rights and/or redistricting, I made a podcast episode for you: circumscription.fireside.fm/5

Drawn Out

A conversation with legal expert David Gans, focusing on voting rights and redistricting.

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Aug 31

This piece by Linda Greenhouse is worth a read: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/o...

Opinion | Of Course the Voting Rights Act Would Die at This Moment

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Aug 31

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

How the Electoral College Could Tilt Further From Democrats

With red states growing fast, the Democratic Party will have a tough path to the White House without making more states competitive, according to a New York Times analysis.

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Aug 31

If you're interested in redistricting and/or voting rights, the next podcast episode is for you. youtu.be/EvDlEWLsgoQ

Circumscription Episode 5--Teaser 1

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Aug 26

one sign that the “unitary executive” is less the restoration of an older constitutional order and more the imposition of a radical new one is that allowing the president to act untethered from most legal or congressional limits has largely just served to plunge the country into disorder

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Trump Says Massachusetts’ All-Blue Map Is Unfair. Is He Right?

Can you recognize a gerrymander?

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Aug 19

The new podcast episode is live. Check out my conversation with Kim Rios, a social psychologist who studies intergroup threat, and more! circumscription.fireside.fm/4

Here Be Dragons

A conversation with Kim Rios, about intergroup threat, and more.

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Michael Sargent @sargeinpolipsych.bsky.social · Aug 17

New podcast episode comes out Tuesday morning. For now, a trailer: youtu.be/UfQThYgM4vs

Circumscription Episode 4--Teaser 1

YouTube video by Michael Sargent

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