Government 101

Apr 01 2025 28 ep. 21 mins 3
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A podcast hosted by the Political Science Program and the Politics and Policy Student Organization at Minnesota State University, Mankato, that discusses issues of politics, governance, public policy, and current events.

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Civic Engagement

Apr 01 2025 21 mins  
Host Ben L. talks with guests Sophie N. and Allyson W. about civic engagement and getting involved in your community.

An Interview with Musician Dave Simonett

Mar 25 2025 33 mins  
Dr. Amelia Pridemore visits with singer/guitarist Dave Simonett from the band Trampled by Turtles to talk about entertainment policy and music.

Part 1: Electoral Blowouts (1984 Election)

Mar 04 2025 20 mins  
Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 1 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1984 landslide win by Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale. Kevin is accused of getting election updates via telegraph which is still faster than the Pony Express that Scott gets his news from.

Classifying the Presidents

Feb 25 2025 16 mins  
Taylor T. talks with Political Science Professor Dr. Fred Slocum about how American Presidents have been historically classified.

Political Violence and Terrorism

Feb 18 2025 23 mins  
Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Dr. Pat Nelson from the Department of Criminal Justice about political violence and terrorism.

President Trump's cabinet appointments

Feb 11 2025 38 mins  
Minnesota State Mankato students Taylor T. talks with Salvatore A. and Sophie N. about President Trump's likely Cabinet appointments. As a note to our listeners, this episode was recorded on December 10th, before President Trump took office.

Political Branding

Feb 04 2025 22 mins  
Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with guests Allison W. and Ben L. about political branding, social media, and why the algorithms seem to know us better than we know ourselves.

All things local government!

Jan 30 2025 26 mins  
Host Scott Granberg-Rademacker sits down with Urban and Regional Studies Professor Dr. Miriam Porter to talk about all things local government--including a "Top 5" list!

War in Ukraine

Jan 28 2025 28 mins  
Taylor T. talks with Minnesota State Mankato Professor Dr. Tom Inglot about the war in Ukraine. This episode was also highlighted as the "Podcast of the Week" on KMSU.

Everything you need to know about tariffs!

Dec 10 2024 29 mins  
Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with MSU-Mankato Economics Professor, Dr. Atrayee Ghosh Roy, about the economic and political impacts of tariffs.