Part 2: Electoral Blowouts (1972 Election)

Political Polarization

Host Taylor T. and Scott Granberg-Rademacker discuss political polarization, how to overcome it, and what it means to contemporary society.

Part 2: Electoral Blowouts (1972 Election)

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 2 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1972 landslide win by Richard Nixon over George McGovern. Scott insults Matt's favorite football team while considering the fallout from the 1972 burglary at the Watergate Hotel.

Civic Engagement

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

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)

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.