The Platner Type

Taliban 2.0

THIS WEEK: Dr. Rob Ferguson sat down with Sher Jan Ahmadzai of the University of Nebraska-Omaha to discuss the Afghan-Pakistan War and the Taliban governance of Afghanistan. Ahmadzai serves as the Director of the Center for Afghanistan Studies International Programs at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

The Platner Type (Video Version)

Jack and Dr. Rob have a bone to pick with Graham Platner. This week, Jack Hinrichs joined Dr. Rob Ferguson to discuss primary season developments. They chatted about the nihilism of Graham Platner, the success of Rick Jackson, and the prospect of a Xavier Becerra governorship. On an upbeat note, they also discussed Jack's experience serving as a Minnehaha County, South Dakota election deputy and the Norman Rockwellian nature of election day.

The Platner Type

Jack and Dr. Rob have a bone to pick with Graham Platner. This week, Jack Hinrichs joined Dr. Rob Ferguson to discuss primary season developments. They chatted about the nihilism of Graham Platner, the success of Rick Jackson, and the prospect of a Xavier Becerra governorship. On an upbeat note, they also discussed Jack's experience serving as a Minnehaha County, South Dakota election deputy and the Norman Rockwellian nature of election day.

Hollywood History

This Week: Dr. Rob Ferguson sat down with fellow historian (and Georgian) Dr. Mark Fleszar to discuss how Dr. Fleszar became a researcher for movies and TV. Drs. Ferguson and Fleszar discuss Fleszar's unique career path, the job of working as a Hollywood researcher, and how political currents influence popular media.

A Spot of British Politics

THIS WEEK: Dr. Rob Ferguson sat down with Welsh university student Tom Hodkinson to discuss UK politics. Hodkinson and Dr. Ferguson discussed the intricacies of Welsh politics, independence, and nationalism. They also chatted about the state and future of the Tory Party.