Trump vs. Harvard: Adding Historical Context and Discourse with Gracie Taub

An Interview with Professor Derek Penslar

In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Harvard Professor Derek Penslar about the history of Israel/Palestine and its current political situation. Can historical injustices be rectified? Is this really an “age old” conflict? Is there a clear path forward? Tune in to hear some perspectives on these questions! This episode was hosted by Tristan Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Professor Penslar for his contributions. Music by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874).

Indecision or Disillusionment? Understanding the Rise of the US Independent with Melanie Goldberg

In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Melanie Goldberg ’29 on her recent article about political party loyalty and why it has recently been shaken. Is the era of unwavering party loyalty over? How has Donald Trump contributed to the rise of the Independent Party? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review! This episode was hosted by Tristan Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Melanie Goldberg for her contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874). All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/

Good Intentions Gone Bad: Discussing Canada’s C-18 Bill with Anastasia Liacos

Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Anastasia Liacos '29 on her recent article about Canada’s controversial Bill C-18 and why it is the newest threat to Canadian democracy. How can we protect Journalists on social media without limiting the spread of information? How does this bill contribute to an uninformed electorate that increasingly relies on social media for news? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review! This episode was hosted by Tristan Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Anastasia Liacos for her contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874). All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/

Trump vs. Harvard: Adding Historical Context and Discourse with Gracie Taub

Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Gracie Taub '29 on her recent article about President Trump and his recent attacks towards Harvard University. Has there been other times in history where the US President has retaliated against students or universities? How does this practice contribute to conversations surrounding higher education, the role of government, and free speech? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review! This episode was Hosted by Tristian Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Gracie Taub for her contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874). All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/

Voter disenfranchisement and political polarization with Ethan Edwards

Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host Tristan Martinez '28 converses with Ethan Edwards '29 on his recent article about dual-party primary elections. What groups does this system disenfranchise? How does this practice contribute to political polarization? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review! This episode was Hosted by Tristian Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Ethan Edwards for his contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874). All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/