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The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker

The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker

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 The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker is a weekly podcast unpacking the biggest stories where culture, media, and politics collide—because today, you can’t understand one without the others. As a contributing editor at Town & Country and writer for various publications, Andrew has focused his reporting on these topics and their intersection with politics. The Golden Age goes beyond the headlines, giving audiences a front-row seat to conversations with figures shaping and illuminating today’s world in the age of Trump.Politicon Art Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Can Elon Colonize Mars?

    Can Elon Colonize Mars?
    Sep 9 2025
    Joining Andrew Zucker this week is Kelly Weinersmith to discuss her book on space settlement, exploring the challenges and considerations of human adaptation to space environments. She highlights the motivations of billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in space exploration, the feasibility of settling on Mars versus the Moon, and the implications of international law on space colonization. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of humanity in space and the pressing questions that remain unanswered.

    Check out Kellys Podcast:
    Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe
    https://sites.uci.edu/danielandkelly/
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    19 mins
  • What Is Pete Hegseth Doing at West Point?

    What Is Pete Hegseth Doing at West Point?
    Sep 3 2025
    Andrew Zucker is joined this week by Jasper Craven. The confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense explores his views on diversity and liberal arts education at military academies like West Point. It also examines the historical tension between civilian professors and military leadership, influenced by Trump’s executive order on military education. The case of Professor Graham Parsons, who faced repercussions for his critical stance on the military’s direction under Hegseth and Trump, is highlighted. The implications for military education and the role of civilian professors are discussed, revealing power dynamics and educational philosophies.

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    More from Andrew Zucker: X | Bluesky | Substack | Instagram
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    24 mins
  • How JFK Jr. Predicted This Political Age

    How JFK Jr. Predicted This Political Age
    Aug 26 2025
    Andrew Zucker is joined by Gary Ginsberg to discuss the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on his documentary and the creation of George Magazine. Ginsberg reflects on JFK Jr.'s desire to carve out his own identity while honoring his father's legacy, his innovative vision for political media, and the challenges he faced in the industry. The discussion also touches on JFK Jr.'s personal life, his aspirations for public office, and the impact of his untimely death on the political landscape.

    Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Subscribe on Spotify
    Follow The Golden Age Podcast on Instagram

    Email your questions: goldenage@politicon.com

    More from Andrew Zucker: X | Bluesky | Substack | Instagram
    New York Times: Does This Perfume Smell Like Gentrification?
    Read Andrew’s articles on Town & Country
    Add Andrew Zucker & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky
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    32 mins
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