Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.com
In this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch discusses his educational background, including degrees in political science and communication studies from KU, a master’s from Syracuse in rhetoric and communication studies, and doctoral work at the University of South Carolina where he reached ABD status in rhetoric and critical theory. His academic focus included political theology, examining how religion and political systems influence each other.
He also talks about how language, communication, and institutional structures shape politics over time, emphasizing that meaning evolves and cannot be fixed to a single interpretation. The conversation highlights how his academic training informs the way he analyzes systems, institutions, and political dynamics.
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