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If you're into politics and want a serious analysis into what's shaping our world, The Political Scene by The New Yorker is the right pod. With rotative hosts from the New Yorker team, you get all you need to know in half an hour episodes three times a week. From presidential campaigns to the impact of big tech in politics or how certain politicians become cultural icons, this podcast is like sitting down with experts who break down complex topics into something you can easily grasp over a coffee break.