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1050 BascomKatie Harbath, Former Facebook Public Policy Director, on Political Media and Her New CompanyIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to have the opportunity to talk to PS alumni, Katie Harbath. Katie graduated from the UW-Madison School of Journalism with an additional major in Political Science in 2003. We talked to Katie about her time on campus as well as her accomplished career trajectory from high level politics to Facebook where she served as the Public Policy Director for the last ten years. Katie shared her insights into the evolution of political media, and talked about her goals for her own DC-based company, Anchor Change. Katie also offered some amazingly thoughtful on-the-ground career...
2021-04-2648 min1050 BascomInternational Security and Civil-Military Relations w/ Prof. MobleyIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Prof. Scott Mobley, Associate Director of the Center for Liberal Democracy to talk about his research and teaching interests in international security and civil-military relations. Prof. Mobley, a retired naval officer, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and holds an M.A. in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also earned and M.A. and Ph.D. in History at the UW–Madison. Prof. Mobley shared his insights on the major international security issues facing the United States today. We also asked him ab...
2021-04-2042 min1050 BascomEnvironmental Policy and Technological Change w/ Prof. NemetIn this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview Prof. Gregory Nemet to talk about technological change and environmental policy. Prof. Nemet is the author of How Solar Became Cheap: A Model for Low-Carbon Innovation. We asked Prof. Nemet about his book as well the other projects and initiatives that inform his research and teaching. Prof. Nemet shared his insights into new and innovative ways to address climate change at the state, national and international level. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Nemet and learned so much. We hope...
2021-04-1651 min1050 BascomThe Intersection of Human Genetics and Public Policy with Prof. SchmitzIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview Lauren Schmitz, Professor of Public Affairs to talk about her work on the intersection of public policy and human genetics. Her research uses social, genomic, and epigenomic data to examine how inequalities in the social environment shape disparities in people’s health, education and socioeconomic outcomes. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Schmitz, and learned so much.
2021-04-1243 min1050 BascomAmed Khan on Humanitarian Initiatives and Conflict Zones Around the WorldIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to have the opportunity to talk to PS alumni, Amed Khan. Amed is the President of Paradigm Global Group Inc. He also serves as senior advisor to the Clinton-Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative. Amed is the founder of Elpida Home, an innovative non-profit in Thessaloniki, Greece, which has helped thousands of Syrian, Iraqi, and Afghan refugees. As the Founder and President of the Zaka Khan Foundation, he also supports reconstruction projects in Iraq and throughout the Middle East. We talked to Amed about his time on campus and his accomplished career trajectory. Amed...
2021-04-0638 min1050 BascomMonetizing Bowser: Assessing the Statistical Value of a Dog Life w/ Prof. WeimerIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview David Weimer, Professor of Political Economy at the La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Political Science here at UW-Madison. Prof. Weimer’s research focuses broadly on policy making and institutional design. Although most of his recent research has addressed issues in health policy, he has studied the areas of energy security, natural resource policy, education, and criminal justice. We asked him about some of these areas of his teaching and research, as well as his recent aw...
2021-04-0146 min1050 BascomThe Impact of Covid-19 on International Finance and Global Trade w/ Prof. ChinnIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview Menzie Chinn, Professor of Public Affairs and Economics. Prof. Chinn shared his research and insights into how Covid-19 has impacted the US economy as well as international finance and global trade -- and what the future might hold. We learned so much from Prof. Chinn and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.
2021-03-2944 min1050 BascomThe Arab Spring Ten Years Later with Prof. ShalabyIn this episode of the 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to speak with Marwa Shalaby, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and Political Science, to reflect on the Arab Spring 10 years later. Prof. Shalaby walked us through the history and evolution of the protests over the last decade. She also offered her insights into research suggesting that the sparks of revolutionary change remain and that the hard work of democratic reform continues in the region. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Shalaby and learned so much. We hope you will too.
2021-03-2341 min1050 BascomCareer Conversation with Jamal Habibi, Chief of Staff of Rural Housing at USDAIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to interview Badger alumni, Jamal Habibi, who was appointed by President Biden to be the Chief of Staff of the Rural Housing Service at the US Department of Agriculture. Jamal is a 2011 Badger grad who majored in Political Science and Languages and Cultures of Asia. Prior to his current position, Jamal worked as a Senior Associate at the Opportunity Finance Network and held executive positions at Discovery Inc. and the US Department of Treasury. We asked Jamal about his time on campus and he shared with us his career pathway to his...
2021-03-1831 min1050 BascomPublic Engagement in Regulatory Policy-Making with Prof. YackeeIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to interview Susan Webb Yackee, Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs and Professor of Political Science. Prof. Yackee is currently conducting research for the IBM Center for the Business of Government to be shared with the Biden Administration. The project seeks to offer recommendations aimed at facilitating increased public engagement in regulatory policy-making processes. We asked Prof. Yackee about this important research. We also talked through the La Follette School’s popular undergraduate Public Policy certificate, and its expanding course offerings. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Yackee and le...
2021-03-1446 min1050 BascomEnvironmental Policy, Water and Public Utilities w/ Prof. Manny TeodoroIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to speak with Manuel Teodoro, Professor of Public Affairs at the La Follette School of Public Affairs, to talk about water, environmental policy, and public utilities. We also asked Prof. Teodoro for his take on the breakdown of public utilities in Texas during the recent winter storm that left hundreds of thousands without electricity and heat for several days. We learned so much from Prof. Teodoro and had a fun and interesting conversation. For more on Manny and his research, check out http://mannyteodoro.com!
2021-03-1047 min1050 BascomPublic Policy, Poverty and Helping Children and Families with Prof. SmeedingIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to talk about with Tim Smeeding, Professor of Public Affairs and Economics, about the impact of the pandemic on inequality, employment and poverty. Prof. Smeeding offered his insights into current legislation that seeks to reduce poverty by expanding the help that the government gives families with children. Prof. Smeeding explains why this legislation, which has bipartisan support in Congress, is key to addressing childhood poverty. He also shared advice to students interested in public policy career paths. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation...
2021-03-0437 min1050 BascomProf. Straus on His New Role As Chair of Political Science in Dynamic Political TimesIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to welcome back Prof. Scott Straus to talk about his new role as Chair of our Political Science Department. Prof. Straus shared some of his goals for the department and talked about how he is thinking about his leadership role on campus amidst an ongoing pandemic, a revitalized civil rights movement, and deep political divisions across the state and nation. We also appreciated Prof. Straus’ insights into helping us address questions of political violence in a comparative context. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Straus and learned so much. We hope you wi...
2021-02-2840 min1050 BascomCovid-19 and Global Finance with Prof. Mark CopelovitchIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to speak with Mark Copelovitch, Professor in the Department of Political Science and La Follette School of Public Affairs. Prof. Copelovitch shared his insights on the evolution of Covid-19’s influence on the domestic and global markets. It was a fun and interesting conversation, and we learned so much from Prof. Copelovitch.
2021-02-2543 min1050 BascomThe Politics of Pandemic Consumerism and Advertising w/ Prof. McLeodIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were happy to welcome back Doug McLeod, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications. Prof. McLeod shared with us his insights into advertising and consumerism in the context of the pandemic and, more broadly, the impact of both on the state of American politics and democracy today. As always, we enjoyed our conversation with Prof. McLeod and learned so much.
2021-02-1947 min1050 BascomUS-Russian Relations and the Arrest of Putin Critic Alexei Navalny with Prof. HerreraIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to speak with Prof. Herrera about the state of US relations with Russia. Prof. Herrera shared her insights into the recent arrest of Putin critic, Alexei Navalny, and the meaning of the subsequent protests in Russia. We also asked Prof. Herrera for her analysis of the suspected Russian hack into several government agencies and US based corporations. We learned so much from Prof. Herrera and enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.
2021-02-1645 min1050 BascomThe Intersection of Racial Equity and Affordable Housing w/ Joaquin Altoro, WHEDA Executive DirectorIn this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate to talk to Joaquin Altoro, the executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Association (WHEDA) to talk about the intersection of politics, racial equity and affordable housing. Prior to his appointment to WHEDA, Joaquin served as the City Plan Commissioner for the City of Milwaukee.
2021-02-1250 min1050 BascomPower Sharing in Congress with Prof. Eleanor Neff PowellIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk with Prof. Powell about power sharing in Congress in the context of the new Biden Administration. We asked Prof. Powell for her take on current efforts to pass Covid Relief legislation, the pending impeachment trial, and the deep partisan divisions in the Senate and the House that may make policymaking challenging in the coming months and years. As always, we learned so much from Prof. Powell and enjoyed our conversation.
2021-02-0946 min1050 BascomBioethics and Covid-19: Public Policy Responses to a Global Pandemic with Prof. Paul KelleherIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Paul Kelleher, Professor of Bioethics and Philosophy at UW-Madison. Prof. Kelleher’s teaching and research explore ethical and philosophical dimensions of public policy, especially health policy and climate policy. Prof. Kelleher shared his insights on bioethics and Covid-19, and how public policy responses to the global pandemic have played out at the national, state and local level over the last year. He has served on two state-level allocation committees, as well as the UW Hospital ethics committee concerned with ICU triage. We learned so much from Prof. Ke...
2021-02-0539 min1050 BascomHousing Segregation in U.S. Cities with Prof. Paige GlotzerIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the UW-Madison Business School to speak with Paige Glotzer, Professor of History, about housing segregation in U.S. cities from a historical perspective. Prof. Glotzer offered her insights into how suburban developers, including Baltimore’s Roland Park Company, ushered in modern housing segregation with the help of transnational financiers, real estate institutions, and public policymakers. She shared with us how the effects of their efforts continue to be felt today here in Madison and across the country. We learned so...
2021-02-0142 min1050 BascomHealth Policy Professions and the La Follette Public Policy Certificate with Mary Davis MichaudIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk to Mary Davis Michaud, a UW Political Science alum and Faculty Associate at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Mary joined the La Follette School last October after working for more than two decades in public health in roles at the local, state, and national levels. Most recently, Mary worked with the Center for Patient Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin Law School teaching courses in health policy and public health. We talked to Mary about her time at UW-Madison as an undergrad, her career...
2021-01-2842 min1050 BascomTumultuous Times in American Politics with Prof. David CanonIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, Prof. Canon shares his insights on the last several rocky and historic months in American politics. We talked with Prof. Canon about the aftermath of the presidential election, the Jan. 6 insurrection, impeachment, Twitter, and the new Biden Administration. As always, we learned so much from talking with Prof. Canon, and hope you will too.
2021-01-2647 min1050 BascomPresidential Rhetoric and Political Speech in Contemporary Politics with Prof. Allison PraschIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to have the opportunity to interview Prof. Allion Prasch, from the UW-Madison’s Department of Communication Arts. Prof. Allison’s teaching and research focus on politics, rhetoric and culture. Prof. Prasch’s book, The Global Rhetorical Presidency: Cold War Rhetoric on the World, is in its final stages and we asked her for her insights on the state of presidential rhetoric in American politics today in this historical context. Prof. Prasch also offered her take on what constitutes political rhetoric, and gives us her thoughts on President Trump’s use of Twitter as polit...
2020-12-1146 min1050 BascomPublic Opinion About Refugees Before and During Covid-19 w/ Prof. Adeline LoIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to speak with Prof. Adeline Lo who joined the UW-Madison Political Science Department last fall. Prof. Lo shared with us her academic pathway from a BA in Politics and Economics at Columbia University to an MA in Politics at NYU and a Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of California, San Diego. Prof. Lo’s published work on refugees and how empathy and information impact public support has received international attention. Prof. Lo is currently working on several projects including one that seeks to improve statistical me...
2020-11-3041 min1050 BascomLegal Challenges to Election 2020 and Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization with Prof. Melanie MurchisonIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk to Prof. Melanie Murchison, a Lecturer in the Center for Law, Society & Justice. Prof. Murchison walked us through the Trump Administration’s legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election and offered her take on the role the media has sought to play in protecting the perceived legitimacy of the American electoral system. She also shared her insights on Oregon becoming the first state to vote to decriminalize all drugs and the potential impact on the criminal justice system.
2020-11-2351 min1050 BascomState Politics and Polarization in Wisconsin in Historical Context with Prof. Dennis DresangIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to interview, Prof. Dennis Dresang, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Political Science and the La Follette School of Public Affairs. In a long and distinguished career, Prof. Dresang, who served as Chair of the Political Science Department for two terms, has directed research and public service seminars at La Follette School for students interested in examining community health issues and youth violence. He also chaired two major gubernatorial task forces, and served on numerous tribal and local government commissions. He was research director for a policy initiative...
2020-11-1934 min1050 BascomChinese Politics with Prof. Reed LeiIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk with Prof. Reed Lei, a new faculty member in the Political Science Department. We talked to Prof. Lei about growing up in China where he received his undergraduate degree at the China Foreign Affairs University. Prof. Lei also shared his personal and professional pathway to an MA and MPA at University of Southern California and a PhD at New York University before moving to a UW-Madison faculty position amidst the global pandemic. Prof. Lei offered his take on the current state of US-China relations as well...
2020-11-1658 min1050 BascomCareer Conversations w/ Sherry Kaiman on Consulting (and Working on the Hill)As the global pandemic continues to raise questions about the future and stability of the job and internship market, 1050 Bascom is reaching out to successful Political Science alumni to help us navigate these uncertain times. In this episode, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk to Sherry Kaiman. Sherry, who continues to offer her time and valuable insights to our majors as an active alumni mentor in the department, was a consultant in the areas of education, workforce and health care issues. She spent over two decades on Capitol Hill where she held an array of senior legislative...
2020-11-1153 min1050 BascomProf. Burden on Election 2020 (As The Votes Continue to Be Counted!)As we continue to await the results of Tuesday’s presidential election, 1050 Bascom reached out to Prof. Burden for his insights on this historic week in American politics. Prof. Burden offered his take on what the pre-election polls got right, where the race is this afternoon, and how the next couple of days might play out. Prof. Burden also offered his take on President Trump’s election night remarks claiming victory, and walked us through his possible legal challenges. Prof. Burden told us he sees the high voter turnout rates across the country (amidst a global pandemic!) as very encouraging for...
2020-11-0644 min1050 BascomDay Before Election 2020 Analysis with Prof. CanonThis afternoon, 1050 Bascom reached out to Prof. Canon for his final pre-election day thoughts on tomorrow’s historic presidential election. Prof. Canon offered his insights on the latest polls, and talked us through each candidate’s path to an electoral college victory. He also shared with us why he’s going to have an eye on Georgia, and offered his insights on why he hopes media reports of exit polls remind audiences that 94 million people have already voted. We really appreciated Prof. Canon’s discussion as we enter the last hours of the presidential campaigns.
2020-11-0336 min1050 BascomUW-Madison College Republicans and College Democrats Debate Election 2020Today, as the 2020 presidential campaign enters its final days, 1050 Bascom moderated a discussion and debate between UW-Madison College Republicans and College Democrats. We appreciated the time that Keeley Collins, Communications Director of College Republicans, and Rianna Mukherjee, Chair of the College Democrats, took to spend with us this afternoon. We thought it was an informative and engaging discussion, and hope you will too.
2020-10-3028 min1050 BascomHuman Rights NGOs and the United Nations, a Career Conversation with Hilary MillerIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to interview Hilary Miller who graduated with a B.A. in Political Science, History, and Jewish Studies from UW-Madison in 2019. After working as a Goldman Fellow in Chicago joined UN Watch—an independent human rights watchdog NGO— in Geneva, Switzerland where she lived for a year. In June 2020, Hilary testified before the U.N. Human Rights Council on a debate on human rights violations committed by Russia in Crimea. Hilary previously testified before the Human Rights Council on issues related to Israel and Equatorial Guinea. We learned a lot from Hilary and hope...
2020-10-2636 min1050 BascomSupreme Court Politics and the Future of Democracy in the US with Prof. SchweberIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the opportunity to ask Prof. Schweber about the state of democracy in the US amidst a global pandemic, a contentious, partisan Supreme Court nomination process, and an historical presidential election. Our conversation with Prof. Schweber was informative and fun. We appreciated his insights on Supreme Court politics, the Amy Coney Barrett hearings, what might or might not happen on election night, and why he is hopeful about the future of American constitutional democracy.
2020-10-2352 min1050 BascomRussian Interference in US Elections with Prof. KimIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk to Young Mie Kim, Professor in the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication and a faculty affiliate of Political Science and the Elections Research Center. Over the last several years, Prof. Kim’s work on the role of Russian interference in the 2016 election has received national and international attention. She has spent much of the first half of 2020 at the Campaign Legal Center in Washington DC where she researched federal solutions to digital political advertising. We talked to Prof. Kim about her research into social me...
2020-10-2032 min1050 BascomVoting, Barriers to Participation, and Election 2020 with Prof. Kathy CramerIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Cramer back to the podcast to discuss the upcoming presidential election. We talked to Prof. Cramer about her research and life-long devotion to helping citizens engage in the democratic process. Prof. Cramer shared her insights about potential barriers to voting and how to overcome them. She also offered her analysis of the presidential election polls in WI and nationally. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Cramer and hope you will too.
2020-10-1741 min1050 BascomLaw School Advice and Insights from UW Pre-Law Advisor, Caroline FuchsIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, Caroline Fuchs, an immigration lawyer and pre-law advisor at the Center for Pre-Law Advising offers her advice to students thinking about applying to law school. Caroline, who has a J.D. and MPA, shared with us her own career path and offers her insights on how to think about the decision to go to law school, what the application process looks like, LSAT preparation, recommendation letters, GPAs, whether your undergraduate major really matters, and and much more.
2020-10-1444 min1050 BascomMinneapolis Protests and Presidential Politics with Scott Gillespie, VP of the Star TribuneIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to talk to Scott Gillespie, Editorial Page Editor and Vice President of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and a UW-Madison Journalism School and Political Science alum. Scott was lead editor on “Separate and Unequal,” the series of editorials on underfunded Bureau of Indian Education schools that was a finalist for a 2015 Pulitzer Prize, and “Not this mine. Not this location,” on proposed mining in the Boundary Waters, which was a 2020 Pulitzer finalist for editorial writing.
Minneapolis, of course, was at the epicenter of a renewed and revitalized civil rights movement. We wanted to talk to...
2020-10-1241 min1050 BascomProf. Michael Wagner on the Vice Presidential DebateOn this episode of 1050 Bascom, Prof. Wagner from the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication, shares his insights and analysis of Wednesday’s Vice Presidential debate. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Wagner, and hope you will too.
2020-10-1038 min1050 BascomBlack Music, Hip Hop and American Political Culture with Alexander ShashkoIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, were thrilled get to talk to Prof. Alexander Shashko, a UW-Madison alumni and lecturer in the Department of Afro-American Studies. Prof. Shashko, who is a voting member of the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, shared with us his research and analysis connecting music and political culture, especially in the context of black music and the history of racism and race relations in the US. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Shashko and learned so much. We hope you will too.
2020-10-0645 min1050 BascomAmbassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on a Distinguished Career In Foreign ServiceIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the distinct honor and pleasure of interviewing Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield about her life and career in public service and her analysis of many of the opportunities and challenges the US faces today. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s career in foreign service included State Department appointments across Republican and Democratic presidents from George W. Bush through President Obama. From 2013-2017, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, where she led the development and management of U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield now serves as Senior Vice President at th...
2020-10-0243 min1050 BascomWorking w/ Students on Policy Change in Urban Affairs w/ Gavin LuterIn this episode 1050 Bascom, we are grateful to have the opportunity to interview Gavin Luter, Managing Director of UniverCity Alliance at UW-Madison. UniverCity Alliance connects education, service and research activities across UW-Madison with cities across Wisconsin with a focus on furthering sustainability. We asked Gavin about his own research and mission to provide more participatory research opportunities for UW students interested in urban affairs, through UnivCity Alliance. Gavin shared his advice on how students can get involved in on-the ground research and policy change at the local and state level. We enjoyed our conversation with Gavin, and hope you will...
2020-09-2438 min1050 BascomProf. Aili Mari Tripp on Women and Political Power in AfricaIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk with Aili Mari Tripp, Professor of Political Science and Gender and Women’s studies at UW-Madison. Professor Tripp’s research focuses on women and politics in Africa, women and peacebuilding, transnational feminism and African politics more generally. We found Prof. Tripp’s discussion of her pathway to UW-Madison fascinating, and enjoyed hearing about her childhood experiences growing up on several continents and learning multiple languages. In addition to teaching many widely regarded classes on campus, Prof. Tripp is the author of several award-winning books including Women and Po...
2020-09-1748 min1050 BascomCareer Conversation with CO State Board of Education Director Angela MarambaAs the global pandemic continues to raise questions about the future and stability of the job and internship market,1050 Bascom is reaching out to successful Political Science graduates to help us navigate these uncertain times. In this episode, we were grateful to have the opportunity to interview Angela Maramba, Political Science Badger alumni and Director of State Board Relations at the Colorado Department of Education. Before rising to her current position, Angela worked as a Legislative and Research Assistant for the State of Wisconsin and a Research Analyst for the National Conference of State Legislatures. We asked Angela about her...
2020-09-1529 min1050 BascomUncovering Histories of Exclusion and Resistance at UW-Madison with Kacie Lucchini ButcherIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk to Kacie Lucchini Butcher, a public historian and award-winning museum curator who is the director of UW-Madison’s Public History Project. With the rise of a renewed civil rights movement this summer, we thought now would be a perfect time to talk about the mission of the project to acknowledge and recover “the stories of those who experienced prejudice and bigotry on the UW-Madison campus.” Bringing us into the contemporary moment, we asked Kacie to share with us her research and insights about how students, staff and fa...
2020-09-0333 min1050 BascomCareer Conversations w/ Kevin Allexon at Ocean Conservancy in DCIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to interview Kevin Allexon, a PS Badger alumni who worked as a Senior Policy Advisor for the George W. Bush Presidential Administration. Kevin, who is now the Senior Manager of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC, offered his insights into how he built a professional portfolio beginning in college that helped him advance to policy advising at the highest level of federal government. He also offered his advice to people considering private sector paths in government relations, suggesting that finding meaningful work that aligns with your...
2020-08-3141 min1050 BascomThe Politics of Beliefs in Science and Political Branding with Todd NewmanIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to speak with Todd Newman, Professor of Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison, about the research in his recently published article, “Science Elicits Hope in Americans – It’s Private Brand Doesn’t Need to Be Partisan”. In Covid-19, partisan disputes over the seriousness of the virus, the efficacy of masks, and the science of reopening business and schools is at the forefront of American politics and life. Prof. Newman’s research and teaching on science communication speaks to this crucial defining moment in American history.
2020-08-2632 min1050 BascomBarry Burden on the Democratic National Convention and Election 2020In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to talk with Barry Burden, Political Science Professor and Director of the Elections Research Center, to discuss this week’s the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris, and a summer of pandemic, protest, and campaign politics. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Burden and appreciated his suggestions on how all citizens might help to ensure a secure and fair election.
2020-08-2149 min1050 BascomPresident Trump and Pandemic, Protest and Campaign Politics with Ken MayerIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity again to interview Prof. Ken Mayer, UW-Madison’s renowned presidential scholar to talk about President Trump and a summer of pandemic, protest, and campaign politics.
2020-08-1821 min1050 BascomRace, Political Identity and Protest Politics with Keisha LindsayIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to have the opportunity to speak with UW-Madison’s Keisha Lindsay, Associate Professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and Political Science. Professor Lindsay’s research and teaching interests include feminist political theory, black feminism, black masculinity, and gender-based politics in the African diaspora. Prof. Lindsay shared her insights into how her research and teaching speak directly to issues of race and police brutality, the Black Lives Matter movement and race and racism in the United States more generally. We learned so much from our conversation with Prof. Lindsay and ho...
2020-08-1336 min1050 BascomPS Pod: Pathways to Top Law Schools and Scholarship Advice with Phoenix Rice-JohnsonIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we talk to 2016 Badger grad, Phoenix Rice-Johnson. Phoenix, who majored in PS and International Relations, was awarded both the prestigious Marshall and Truman Scholarships, and received her MA in Public Policy at King’s College in London. Phoenix, who is interning this summer at the Office of the Public Defender in San Diego, will start her second year at Yale Law School in the fall. Phoenix offered her insights on applying to top law schools and prominent scholarships. We appreciated Phoenix’s down-to-earth honesty and insights into why she thinks top law schools like Yale are...
2020-08-0941 min1050 BascomBuilding Professional Pathways to Working in DC with Josh MesnerToday on 1050 Bascom, we are excited to welcome back Josh Mesner to the podcast. As many of you know, Josh was the first host and editor of 1050 Bascom before moving to DC to begin a position at Energy Impact Center. Josh is a 2017 Badger who majored in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Throughout his undergrad years and in the two years afterward, Josh built an impressive resume of internships and jobs in the legal field, the state legislature, and in environmental policy positions. As part of our career conversations series, we wanted Josh’s advice for students hoping to eventually li...
2020-07-2934 min1050 BascomBaseball is Back! - Covid-19 Modeling, Testing, and Tracing with Laura AlbertIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to talk to Laura Albert, professor of industrial and systems engineering at UW-Madison, about Covid-19 testing and tracing and the return of major league baseball. Professor Albert’s research focuses on modeling and solving real-world discrete optimization problems with application to homeland security, disasters, emergency response, public services, and healthcare. She is also interested in sports analytics and with the start of major league baseball this week, we thought now would be a perfect time to talk about modeling Covid-19 cases and outcomes, testing and tracing and how this might work (or no...
2020-07-2333 min1050 BascomBaseball is Back! - Covid 19 Modeling, Testing and Tracing with Laura AlbertIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to talk to Laura Albert, professor of industrial and systems engineering at UW-Madison, about Covid-19 testing and tracing and the return of major league baseball. Professor Albert’s research focuses on modeling and solving real-world discrete optimization problems with application to homeland security, disasters, emergency response, public services, and healthcare. She is also interested in sports analytics and with the start of major league baseball this week, we thought now would be a perfect time to talk about modeling Covid-19 cases and outcomes, testing and tracing and how this might work (or no...
2020-07-2333 min1050 BascomCivil Rights Protests and Debating Confederate Monuments with Stephen KantrowitzIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the opportunity to talk with UW-Madison’s Stephen Kantrowitz, Professor of History and affiliate faculty in the department of Afro-American Studies and in the American Indian Studies Program to situate the Black Lives Matters protests in a historical and contemporary context. We asked Prof. Kantowitz’s about his comprehensive published response to a UW undergrad’s questions to him regarding whether he believes violent protest is ever justified. Prof. Kantowitz offered his insights into the role of social media in both media coverage of protests and politics more generally, sharing his take on emerge...
2020-07-2133 min1050 BascomPoverty and the Pandemic with Prof. Sarah Halpern-MeekinIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the opportunity to talk with Professor Halpern-Meekin from the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology to talk about issues surrounding poverty and the pandemic. Prof. Halpern-Meekin shared her analysis of the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 crisis on millions of people in the US and around the world who live in poverty or have been pushed to the economic brink by the crisis. Prof. Halper-Meekin also offered helpful insights into the role that federal and state policies such as unemployment benefits and eviction moratoriums play in preventing more people from falling into further economic...
2020-07-1435 min1050 BascomJohn Zumbrunnen on Campus Re-Opening and Race and Representation in the Political Science DepartmentIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we talk to Prof. John Zumbrunnen, Chair of the Political Science department and incoming Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning at the University about UW-Madison’s plans to re-open this fall with a mix of online and face-to face classes. In light of the ongoing civil rights protests on campus and around the nation, we also asked Prof. Zumbrunnen to address pressing questions about race and identity in the political science department with respect to both faculty representation and course offerings. We appreciated the opportunity to speak to Prof. Zumbrunnen.
2020-07-0933 min1050 BascomCareer Conversations w/ Delaney Foster, Government Services Account Manager at Insight GlobalAs the global pandemic continues to raise questions about the future and stability of the job and internship market,1050 Bascom is reaching out to successful UW-Madison Political Science alumni to help us navigate these uncertain times. In this episode we had the opportunity to speak with Delaney Foster, an Account Manager in Government Services at Insight Global in the greater San Diego area. Delaney, a PS and History double-major who graduated from UW in 2017, offered insightful, practical advice for building a strong resume as well as a networking community while you are still in college and into your early career...
2020-07-0635 min1050 BascomSuccessWorks on Badgers on Track and MicrointernshipsSuccessWorks on Badgers on Track and Microinternships by 1050 Bascom
2020-07-0132 min1050 BascomConspiracy Thinking and Misinformation in Pandemic with Michael WagnerIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the opportunity to speak with Prof. Michael Wagner from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UW-Madison. Prof. Wagner’s research focuses on many issues at the epicenter of public discourse in contemporary American politics in “normal times.” In these unprecedented times of global pandemic and civil rights protests, Prof. Wagner’s work on conspiracy thinking, misinformation and social media, and political polarization speak directly to questions about the health and future of civic democracy in the United States. We learned a lot from our discussion Prof. Wagner, and hope you will too. Li...
2020-06-2928 min1050 BascomMedia Coverage of Protests and Social Movements with Prof. Doug McLeodIn this episode of 1050 Bascom, we talked to Prof. Doug McLeod from the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communications to discuss media coverage of the BLM protests and social movements more generally. Prof. McLeod shared his insights about how fundamental changes in the media system in the 21st century has played out in both media coverage and public opinion formation surrounding our current political environment. Prof. McLeod also offers his analysis of the pros and cons of how a 24-hour news cycle along with increasingly partisan media has created a shift in focus from hard news to opinion and...
2020-06-1735 min1050 BascomCareer Conversations with Sam Nitz, Partner at Fireside Campaigns in DCCareer Conversations with Sam Nitz, Partner at Fireside Campaigns in DC by 1050 Bascom
2020-06-1540 min1050 BascomL&S Dean Eric Wilcots on Teaching and Learning during Covid-19, and Political ProtestL&S Dean Eric Wilcots on Teaching and Learning during Covid-19, and Political Protest by 1050 Bascom
2020-06-1022 min1050 BascomA Conversation with Alyssa Mastromonaco on Politics and Career1050 Bascom had the extreme pleasure of interviewing best-selling author and podcaster Alyssa Mastromonaco. A Political Science Badger alum and a member of the department’s Board of Visitors, Alyssa served as former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for the Obama Administration. She talked us through her political pathway from a feel-the-Bern intern in Vermont for Bernie Sanders and a politically active student at UW-Madison to working on several presidential campaigns and then for eight years focused on domestic and international policy in the Obama Administration. She also offered her take on leadership in divisive times and spoke to the on...
2020-06-0538 min1050 BascomThe Federal Government in Covid-19 and Crisis Preparation with Eileen HarringtonThe Federal Government in Covid-19 and Crisis Preparation with Eileen Harrington by 1050 Bascom
2020-06-0240 min1050 BascomThe CIA in Information Gathering in War and Global Pandemics1050 Bascom had the pleasure of interviewing, Margaret Henoch, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer and member of the Steady State. Margaret worked in the Directorate of Operations, also known as the clandestine service, of the Agency and served in senior positions at the CIA headquarters and stations abroad. Margaret spoke with us about her career path, her work in the CIA in the aftermath of 9/11 and her involvement with the Steady State. She also shared her insights on the information gathering role the CIA plays in global pandemics like Covid-19. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Margaret and hope you...
2020-05-2233 min1050 BascomGlobal Impact of Covid-19 and the German Response with Nils RingeGlobal Impact of Covid-19 and the German Response with Nils Ringe by 1050 Bascom
2020-05-1444 min1050 BascomThe Biden Campaign in Covid-19 with Barry BurdenThe Biden Campaign in Covid-19 with Barry Burden by 1050 Bascom
2020-05-0843 min1050 BascomState and National Politics in Covid-19 with David CanonState and National Politics in Covid-19 with David Canon by 1050 Bascom
2020-05-0130 min1050 BascomNavigating the Internship and Job Market in a Covid-19 World with Mindi ZissmanNavigating the Internship and Job Market in a Covid-19 World with Mindi Zissman by 1050 Bascom
2020-04-2428 min1050 BascomPartisian Politics, Covid-19 and the Importance of Listening and Empathy with Kathy CramerPartisian Politics, Covid-19 and the Importance of Listening and Empathy with Kathy Cramer by 1050 Bascom
2020-04-1737 min1050 BascomCovid-19 and Media and Elections 2020 with Dhavan ShahCovid-19 and Media and Elections 2020 with Dhavan Shah by 1050 Bascom
2020-04-1030 min1050 BascomWI Primary Election in Covid-19 and SC Abortion Case with Ryan OwensWI Primary Election in Covid-19 and SC Abortion Case with Ryan Owens by 1050 Bascom
2020-04-0731 min1050 BascomAdapting to a Covid-19 Economy with Greg ReedAdapting to a Covid-19 Economy with Greg Reed by 1050 Bascom
2020-04-0125 min1050 BascomPolitical Science in Covid-19 with PS Chair, John ZumbrunnenPolitical Science in Covid-19 with PS Chair, John Zumbrunnen by 1050 Bascom
2020-03-2520 min1050 BascomJ-School Profs. Culver and Graves on Media Polarization and TrustJ-School Profs. Culver and Graves on Media Polarization and Trust by 1050 Bascom
2020-03-1235 min2020-03-0623 min1050 BascomDavid Canon on Biden's Big Win in South Carolina and Looking Ahead to Super TuesdayDavid Canon on Biden's Big Win in South Carolina and Looking Ahead to Super Tuesday by 1050 Bascom
2020-03-0219 min1050 BascomEllie Powell on UW Election Center Poll Results in WI, PA, and MI, and Gender and ElectionsEllie Powell on UW Election Center Poll Results in WI, PA, and MI, and Gender and Elections by 1050 Bascom
2020-02-2622 min1050 BascomJon Pevehouse on Foreign Policy and Election 2020Jon Pevehouse on Foreign Policy and Election 2020 by 1050 Bascom
2020-02-2519 min1050 BascomProf. Scott Straus on Genocide and Human RightsProf. Scott Straus on Genocide and Human Rights by 1050 Bascom
2020-02-1832 min1050 BascomBarry Burden on the Iowa Caucuses, New Hamphire Results and What's NextBarry Burden on the Iowa Caucuses, New Hamphire Results and What's Next by 1050 Bascom
2020-02-1431 min1050 BascomAn Analysis of the Impeachment Trial of President Trump with Prof. Howard SchweberAn Analysis of the Impeachment Trial of President Trump with Prof. Howard Schweber by 1050 Bascom
2020-02-1251 min1050 BascomDavid Canon on What Happened In Iowa and What It MeansDavid Canon on What Happened In Iowa and What It Means by 1050 Bascom
2020-02-0521 min1050 Bascom1050 Bascom: Election 2020 - Do Primary Elections Produce Presidential Candidates People Want?1050 Bascom: Election 2020 - Do Primary Elections Produce Presidential Candidates People Want? by 1050 Bascom
2020-01-3029 min1050 Bascom1050 Bascom: Elections 2020: Primary Season Preview1050 Bascom: Elections 2020: Primary Season Preview by 1050 Bascom
2020-01-2224 min1050 BascomLocal Politics and Partisanship, a Conversation with Alder Luke FuszardLocal Politics and Partisanship, a Conversation with Alder Luke Fuszard by 1050 Bascom
2020-01-2210 min1050 BascomProf. Friedman on Chinese Politics and the Hong Kong ProtestsProf. Friedman on Chinese Politics and the Hong Kong Protests by 1050 Bascom
2019-12-1347 min1050 BascomProf. Steven Brooke on Teaching Comparative Politics, Political Islam, and the Arab SpringProf. Steven Brooke on Teaching Comparative Politics, Political Islam, and the Arab Spring by 1050 Bascom
2019-11-1343 min1050 Bascom538's Clare Malone on Media, Politics and the 2020 Elections538's Clare Malone on Media, Politics and the 2020 Elections by 1050 Bascom
2019-10-2346 min1050 BascomEileen Harrington: A Life and Career in Public Service at the Highest Levels of Federal GovernmentEileen Harrington: A Life and Career in Public Service at the Highest Levels of Federal Government by 1050 Bascom
2019-10-0430 min1050 BascomFinding Meaningful Work After Graduation - Advice from a '17 PS BadgerFinding Meaningful Work After Graduation - Advice from a '17 PS Badger by 1050 Bascom
2019-09-2737 min1050 BascomWisconsin in Washington with Bola Olaniyan, Program DirectorWisconsin in Washington with Bola Olaniyan, Program Director by 1050 Bascom
2019-09-1933 min1050 BascomContempoary German Politics with Prof. Nils RingeContempoary German Politics with Prof. Nils Ringe by 1050 Bascom
2019-09-1033 min
1050 BascomLawyer and Political Strategist Robert Barnett on UW During Vietnam and Working on CampaignsLawyer and Political Strategist Robert Barnett on UW During Vietnam and Working on Campaigns by 1050 Bascom
2019-05-3135 min
1050 BascomProf. Ryan Owens On Politics On The Supreme Court, Mullets, Soccer, And Law School At UW - MadisonProf. Ryan Owens On Politics On The Supreme Court, Mullets, Soccer, And Law School At UW - Madison by 1050 Bascom
2019-05-0839 min
1050 BascomProf. Kapust On Flattery, The Good Place, And Why Data From Star Trek Is A PersonProf. Kapust On Flattery, The Good Place, And Why Data From Star Trek Is A Person by 1050 Bascom
2019-05-0130 min
1050 BascomProf. David Canon on Election Reform, Amateurs in Politics, and Beer!Prof. David Canon on Election Reform, Amateurs in Politics, and Beer! by 1050 Bascom
2019-04-0332 min
1050 BascomProf. Nina Nurmilla On Islam And FeminisimProf. Nina Nurmilla On Islam And Feminisim by 1050 Bascom
2019-01-3027 min
1050 BascomProf. Emeritus Robert Booth Fowler On A Life Spent LearningProf. Emeritus Robert Booth Fowler On A Life Spent Learning by 1050 Bascom
2018-12-2827 min
1050 BascomProf. Eleanor Neff Powell On Power And Representation In Congress1050 Bascom brings you UW Madison political scientists talking about the pressing issues of the day. Generous gifts from our alumni and friends help make our podcast possible.
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