The Run-Up - Podcast Rankings and reviews

He accomplishes what is so hard to do in this media environment. Even if you don’t agree with his subjects or profiles; they are fair and balanced and objective. He lets them tell us their story. It’s both deep and compelling. That’s why he’s such a great journalist because depending on your perspective he’s going to interview people that will trigger us. Which is the point. To learn about people and hear their voices. To learn about our differences.

Edit to my edit - Thank you, Astead, for your reporting and helping us through the weeds of this seemingly never-ending election season. Looking forward to listening to whatever you do next.

Edit to my earlier review: I really can’t say enough about Astead’s interview style. He is so thoughtful and curious about what people think, without a pre-conceived opinion of what the answers should be. This podcast is awesome! Honestly this in one of the only political podcasts I can listen to right now. Astead’s interview style is relaxed, non-judgemental and curious - you can tell he really enjoys talking with people and is respectful to everyone who takes the time to answer his questions. I look forward to every episode.

Astead and the team of journalists behind The Run-up are doing the work that political pundits— on the left and right—could never do: actually talking to real people about their views and why they have them. We only become stronger as a nation and a people if we can understand eachothers point of view, whether we agree or not. This podcast should be required listening for every Civics class in America. And for every person!

Heard Astead on Sarah Longwell’s Bulwark Focus Group on YouTube. Impressive. He gave me a lot to think about. Intelligent and thoughtful. Even if you don’t agree with every one of his opinions, he’s clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend this podcast!