Election Connection

Jan 30 2025 30 ep. 33 mins 2

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Your source for all your election related questions. We are Elections, Voting and Democracy 101. Consider us your go-to spot for answers to all your questions about the basics of the democratic process in the United States. Each episode will feature a single topic and break it down — so that you can know it better and understand why it’s important.... By equipping you with this knowledge, we hope to make it easier for you to be a participate in the democratic process.

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Episode 30: Bridging the Gap: Racial Equity and Community in Boston with Councilor Enrique Pepén

Jan 30 2025 52 mins

We sit down with Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepén to discuss the crucial strides and ongoing hurdles in advancing racial equity within Boston. Councilor Pepén, the first in his family to attend college, shares his insights on tackling issues ranging from housing and digital access to environmental justice, all while representing the diverse voices of Boston's neighborhoods

Episode 29: US Foreign Policy in 2025 and Beyond

Dec 19 2024 33 mins

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Miguel Rodrigues, a retired U.S. diplomat and scholar, to explore the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. The discussion covers critical geopolitical conflicts including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine situation, while analyzing the implications of the recent presidential election on international relations. We discuss

Episode 28: After the Votes: Analyzing the Trump Win and the Harris Loss

Nov 13 2024 30 mins

In this episode, we analyze the election results that saw Donald Trump win, exploring the implications for various populations and American democracy. We discuss factors like President Biden's low approval ratings, voter turnout, and the impact of economic messaging. The conversation also addresses the historical challenges faced by vice presidents, the support for pro-abortion rig

Episode 27: Unpacking Immigration Policy in the 2024 Presidential Race

Oct 31 2024 48 mins

In this episode, we examine one of the pivotal issues of the 2024 election: immigration. Our guest, Ragini Shah, Clinical Professor of Law and director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic at Suffolk Law School, joins us for an in-depth conversation. Shah shares insights from her new book, Constructed Movements, Extraction and Resistance in Mexican Migrant Communities, and discusses the

Episode 26: Getting Ready to Vote!

Oct 24 2024 24 mins

This one’s for you first time voters (and for anyone who wants a refresher)! Why do we call it a “polling location”? What is a ward and precinct? We get into the weeds of election vocabulary and help you think about what method you will use to vote (early, by mail, Election Day), how to make a plan and how to get ready!  

Episode 25: Unpacking the Economic Plans of the 2024 Presidential Candidates with Jonathan Haughton

Oct 16 2024 60 mins

In this episode, we discuss what voters say is the most important in this election – The Economy. We are joined by Professor Emeritus Jonathan Haughton, the former chair of the Economic Department at Suffolk University. He helps us understand this complex topic and what impact each presidential candidate’s economic policy priorities might have.

Episode 24: Unpacking the 2024 Massachusetts Ballot Questions

Oct 10 2024 41 mins

We welcome Evan Horowitz, the Executive Director of the Center for State Policy Analysis, (cSPA) at Tufts University to help us understand the 5 ballot questions that voters will decide on Election Day in Massachusetts in 2024.

Episode 23: The Only Vice Presidential Debate of 2024

Oct 04 2024 26 mins

In this episode, we discuss the Vice-Presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. We examine the content and form of the debate, and how it is likely to affect the voters in November.

Episode 22: LGBTQ+ and Political Power

Oct 01 2024 58 mins

In this episode, hosts Rachael Cobb and Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber in conversation with Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), and Kayci Resende-Abbott a Suffolk University Philosophy Major with a double minor in WGS & Black Studies. They discuss the electoral power of LGBTQ+ Americans, the demand for equal rights, and how their

Episode 21: Political Reporting and Navigating Misinformation

Sep 24 2024 56 mins

In this episode, “live from the classroom,” hosts Rachael and Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber in conversation with Political Communication Professor Bob Rosenthal. They discuss the challenges of election reporting, bias in reporting, and ways to counter misinformation and disinformation.