Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig

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As a political scientist, I've created this show to explore issues of politics, government, history, queer lives and more through insightful conversations in a long-form format. While many podcasts focus on surface-level news analysis, Deep Dive goes deeper. In this podcast, I sit down with authors, researchers, activists, politicians, and fellow queer folks for candid discussions on critical issues related to politics, issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, and more. Though we dive into weighty topics, there's no punditry - just nuance, empathy, and perspectives you won't find elsewhere. You can email me with any questions, comments, and/or thoughts at: [email protected]. Follow me at: Instagram - deepdivewithshawn, Threads - deepdivewithshawn, Post - @DeepDiveShawn, and YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ9grY02HMCUR34qaWhNmQ

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