# Lou Jacobson

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Gerrymandering news and the lies of June

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, we look at gerrymandering and the Supreme Court's latest ruling, or non-ruling, that reflects a change (or lack thereof) in Texas and North Carolina districts. We sit down with Dr. Rick Hasen from UC Irvine to talk about the news. Then we get into the lies of June‮…

Talking Politics With Lou Jacobson | LTIS Episode 22

Host Tim Storey’s guest on this episode is Lou Jacobson, a senior correspondent with PolitiFact and a longtime reporter with extensive experience covering politics and policy at the state and federal level. Jacobson is among the most astute observers of our political process, especially in the sta‮…

Runners Kara Goucher and Des Linden talk women in sports, doping

We discuss Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel with journalist Borzou Daragahi and security analyst Jim Walsh. Then, PolitiFact's Lou Jacobson breaks down the facts of Trump's hush money trial. And, distance-running legends Des Linden and Kara Goucher talk about their new podcast "Nobody Asked U‮…

Capitol Chats: Post-RNC special edition

A special edition of Capitol Chats reviews the 2024 Republican National Convention. WisPolitics President Jeff Mayers speaks with WisPolitics reporter Kate Morton; Lou Jacobson, who covers politics for US News, PolitiFact and Sabato's Crystal Ball; and Taurean Small, campaign reporter at CBS News.

What we learned from last night’s presidential debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first time, and possibly the last time, in Philadelphia. On this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast chief correspondent for Politifact, L‮…

#13 Lou Jacobsohn - Juniper Square

Takeaways First-generation identity is a significant part of personal history. Family immigration stories often remain untold but are impactful. Language plays a crucial role in cultural identity and assimilation. Growing up in a split household presents unique challenges. Cultural differences be‮…

Extreme Mortman: The New Almanac of American Politics Is Here! With Author Lou Jacobson

Time now for more great news for political junkies: The new edition of the Almanac of American Politics - is out! So, let's hear from Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz Right now, Caroline and Catherine are both at home getting ready to go to bed, and they have both turned on the television. The‮…

GOP in disarray after Tennessee special

Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee’s deeply conservative 7th District yielded two things for Republicans: a win, and widespread panic. On The Downballot podcast this week, co-hosts David Nir and David Beard explain why Democrat Aftyn Behn’s 13-point overperformance rightly has the GOP terrifi‮…

Episode 25: Governor Elections Galore, with Lou Jacobson of the Almanac of American Politics

Gubernatorial elections are a major feature of the 2026 electoral landscape. All told, 36 states choose governors in midterms, making it the main decision point for state executives around the country. To go through some of the most competitive gubernatorial contests, Chief Elections Analyst Geoff‮…

What the hell is Ramaswamy thinking?

The most appalling ad of the midterms is also the most inexplicable. On this week’s episode of The Downballot podcast, co-hosts David Nir and David Beard rip Vivek Ramaswamy for trying to weaponize his opponent’s painful experience of sexual assault as a child in a new campaign commercial. But the‮…