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The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastReducing Recidivism Through the Human-Animal Bond: A Conversation with Zach SnowGPPR Podcast Editor, Brennan Gallagher (MPP '27) chats with Zack Skow, founder of the nonprofit animal rescue Marley's Mutts, to discuss their inmate-canine training program, Pawsitive Change, and the impact it is having on prison culture, reentry, and recidivism.
2025-05-0841 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Post-COVID State of Hospitals: A Conversation with Devin GerzofGPPR Podcast Editor Mitchell Zupko (MPP'25) chats with Devin Gerzof, the Executive Director of Executive Branch Relations and Federal Relations at the American Hospital Association. They discuss the No Surprises Act, site neutral payments, reimbursements, the 340B Program, and more.
2025-05-021h 08
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastPublic Safety and Capital Punishment: A Conversation with Cassandra StubbsGPPR Podcast Editor, Brennan Gallagher (MPP '27) chats with Cassandra Stubbs about her work as Director of the ACLU's Capital Punishment Project and President Trumps Executive Order "Restoring The Death Penalty And Protecting Public Safety."
2025-04-2534 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Willingness for Clean Energy with Dr. Francis JohnsonJoin GPPR Podcast Editors Britney Cheung (MPP'26) and Daija Yisrael (MIDP'26) as they sit down with Dr. Francis Johnson, Senior Research Fellow at the Stockholm Environment Institute, to explore the state of clean energy across household, national, and global levels.
2025-03-1933 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastEnvisioning a New Generation of Leadership: Danniel Belay’s Election SprintGPPR Editor Mike Saunders (MPM '24) sits down with Danniel Belay to discuss his recent political run for Rockville City Council as the youngest candidate in the race. They talk about forming his policy suite, getting and staying engaged in the local process and beyond, and what it takes to stage a formidable campaign at the local level and beyond.
2025-02-2635 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastAging as a Global Megatrend: A Conversation with Dr. Vijeth IyengarIn this episode, Junior Podcast Editor Ioana Zanchi (MS in Addiction Policy and Practice ‘25) interviews Dr. Vijeth Iyengar, Director of Global Aging at AARP International and nationally recognized neuroscientist and aging health policy expert, to discuss aging as a global mega trend, the concept of the longevity economy, and its local, national, and international policy implications.
2025-02-1335 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastWhy States Are Leading Deepfake Regulation with Ilana BellerGPPR Podcast Editor Amelie D'Hers (MS-DSPP '25) joins Ilana Beller, Organizing Manager at Public Citizen, to discuss the government's role in regulating deepfakes: realistic images, videos, or audio which are generated using artificial intelligence.
2025-01-3032 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastMonthly Rundown: NovemberGPPR podcast editors cover a variety of stories following the US Presidential election, including an analysis of statements made by presumptive Secretary of Health and Human services on water fluoridation, what drug and addiction policy may look like under a second Trump term, and a look at the Department of Government Efficiency.
2025-01-1628 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastMonthly Rundown: The Elections EpisodeGPPR podcast editors cover a variety of pertinent elections-related topics, including the shifting landscape of U.S. party politics, election officials' efforts to counter public misinformation using social media, and the U.S. presidential candidates' economic policy platforms.
2024-11-0135 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastFederal Regulations at the Office of Management and Budget: A Conversation with Dominic ManciniGPPR Senior Podcast Editor Bela Walkin (MPP '25) speaks with Dominic Mancini, the Deputy Administrator of OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), about OIRA's role in the federal regulatory process, the differences between career and political civil service, and his own career path through federal government.
2024-09-2725 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: U.S.-China Relations in an Increasingly Complex WorldRep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) talks with GPPR Podcast Editor Mike Saunders (MPM'24) about the growing complexities in the U.S-China relationship. The Congressman discusses investing in the American workforce to maintain global competitiveness, combating unfair trade practices, and avoiding economic pitfalls that have stunted Chinese growth.
2024-09-1717 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRevisiting Inflation: A Conversation with Dr. Harry HolzerGPPR Podcast Editor Joe Lustig follows up on his conversation with Harry Holzer, McCourt Professor and former Chief Economist at the Department of Labor under the Clinton administration, about inflation.
2024-07-2243 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastNavigating Ambulance Deserts and Their Impacts on Public HealthGPPR Health Policy Senior Podcast Editor Jazlyn Gallego (MPM ’24) speaks with Rob Lawrence, Executive Director of the California Ambulance Association and Director of Strategic Implementation for PRO EMS. In this podcast, Lawrence reflects on the existence of ambulance deserts that have been recently exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2024-05-1348 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastU.S. Climate Policy in 2024: A Conversation with Trevor HigginsIn a conversation on U.S. climate policy, Junior Podcast Editor Moritz Ludwig (MPP ’25) and Trevor Higgins, Senior Vice President of the Energy and Environment Department at the Center for American Progress and Adjunct Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, talk about the Biden administration’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Centering around the Inflation Reduction Act, the new approach of incentives and investments is portrayed as a promising path towards decarbonization. The interview covers both domestic and international aspects of the climate legislation while also acknowledging uncertainties about the future of the ambitious programs.
2024-04-2928 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Past and Present of U.S-Africa policy, and how the youth will shape it's futureIn this episode, GPPR Podcast Editor Mike Saunders (MPM' 24) spoke with Melvin Foote, the Founder and President of the Constituency For Africa (CFA), about The United States' policy towards Africa. In this podcast, Mr Foote highlights the dynamics behind shaping foreign policy and the importance of the youth for building a brighter future.
2024-04-2332 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastFighting for Fairness: A discussion on the burning issues facing federal employees with Randy ErwinIn this insightful episode, Senior Editor, Eleazar Weissman (MPP’ 24) engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Randy Erwin, the National President of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE). Listen and learn about the intricate landscape of federal employment, with a special focus on the challenges encountered by wildland firefighters.
2024-03-0829 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastLeave me Alone and Let me Scroll! The Shifting Landscape of Misinformation in PolicyGPPR Junior Editor Amelie D'Hers (MS-DSPP ‘25) delves into the intricacies of navigating misinformation and its policy implications with Emily Horne, the founder and CEO of Allegro Public Affairs. Emily, formerly the Special Assistant to the President, Spokesperson, and Senior Director for Press at the National Security Council (NSC) in the Biden Administration, and the former Vice President of Communications at the Brookings Institution, engages in a comprehensive discussion. This conversation spans various aspects of the misinformation landscape, from the day-to-day media literacy to National Security.
2024-02-0635 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastWalkability and Urban Policy: A Conversation with Jeff SpeckGPPR Junior Editor Bela Walkin (MPP ‘25) discusses urban and transportation policy with Jeff Speck, a city planner and international advocate for walkable urbanism. His 2012 book "Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time," is the best-selling city-planning title of the past decade. Jeff and Bela discuss the benefits of walkability, the political challenges associated with its implementation, and its implications for urban and transportation policy on all levels of government.
2024-02-0232 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastTransatlantic Trade: A Conversation with Stormy-Annika MildnerJunior Podcast Editor Moritz Ludwig (MPP ’25) talks with the executive director of the Aspen Institute Germany, Stormy-Annika Mildner, about current challenges and opportunities of trade policy between the U.S. and Europe. The transatlanticist and trade expert talks about the importance of a resilient transatlantic partnership, initiatives to strengthen economic and political ties, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the role of China.
2024-01-2331 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastDoes the U.S. Need More Parties?Junior Podcast Editor Joe Lustig (MPP '24) sits down with Dustin Wahl, Deputy Executive Director of "Fix Our House", an organization that advocates for significant changes to how the United States conducts elections, to discuss the upcoming 2024 presidential election, as well as the two party conundrum.
2024-01-0753 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastCrash Course: Understanding The US Housing Crisis, With Richard KahlenbergJunior Podcast Editor, Gabriel Taylor (MPP ‘24) chats with Richard Kahlenberg, Author of “Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See” to discuss the US housing crisis, it’s causes, and what we might do to solve it.
2023-12-1822 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastStrategic Communications in the Biden White House, Part II: A Conversation with Herbie ZiskendSenior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) interviews Herbie Ziskend, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and White House Deputy Communications Director, to discuss his experiences as a young staffer in the Obama Administration, his current role in the Biden Administration, and trends in political communication.
2023-09-2622 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastStrategic Communications in the Biden White House: A Conversation with Jennifer MolinaSenior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) sits down with Jennifer Molina, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and White House Deputy Communications Director, to discuss her experiences as a Day One appointee of the Biden Administration, authentically engaging constituencies through media outreach, and the critical importance of self care.
2023-09-0834 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastTurning Research Into Action: The Legend of Judy FederIn this episode, Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) interviews Judith Feder, Georgetown Professor of Public Policy, former Dean of the Georgetown McCourt School, and nationally recognized health policy expert, to discuss Judy’s illustrious career, her experiences in the Senate and the Clinton Administration, and the backstory of how the Georgetown McCourt School became what it is today.
2023-08-1035 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review Podcast"The Glorious Burden of Being the First": A Conversation with Robert TraynhamGPPR Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP '24) speaks with Dr. Robert Traynham - a highly accomplished communications and public relations expert, and Emmy®-nominated media commentator with nearly two decades’ experience. In this episode, Dr. Traynham discusses the pride and the burden that comes with being “The First”, the importance of titles, his work with trying to change the system from within, and the role that service plays in his life.
2023-07-2629 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastSupporting Wildland Firefighters Through Public Policy With Riva DuncanGPPR Senior Podcast Editor Eleazar Weissman (MPP’ 24) speaks with Riva Duncan, Vice-President Of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, about the most pressing issues impacting the wildland firefighting community. In this podcast, Riva shares her perspective on the policy issues that matter to wildland firefighters and what can be done to ensure they can accomplish their mission.
2023-07-1343 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastPrescription Drug Pricing Policy in the U.S.: Past, Present, and Future.GPPR Podcast Editor Joe Lustig (MPP-EP ’24) speaks with Dr. Richard Frank – a distinguished health economist, Brookings Institution fellow, and Director of the Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy – to talk about why drug prices are so high, the steps Congress has taken to bring them down, and what they might do next.
2023-06-0747 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastLeadership, Public Administration, and the D.C. Community with Councilmember Robert WhiteGPPR Editor, Bryna Antonia Cortes (MPM/NUF ‘23), spoke with Councilmember Robert White from the D.C. Council covering a range of topics from his path and lessons as a public administrator, the importance of being a vulnerable leader, to how to engage with the D.C. community in a meaningful way.
2023-06-0128 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review Podcast118th Congress Trends For Psychology With Stefanie ReevesAmerican Psychological Association Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement, Advocacy Directorate, Stefanie Reeves discusses mental health trends occurring in the 118th congress with Podcast Editor Jazlyn Gallego (MPM '24). The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 146,000 members, including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.
2023-05-3125 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastCan voting create healthier communities?Georgetown School of Foreign Service graduate and Executive Director of Vot-ER, Aliya Bhatia discusses the link between public health and successful democracies with Podcast Editor Jazlyn Gallego (MPM ’23). Vot-ER, a national nonprofit 501(C)3 organization, develops nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs for every corner of the healthcare system—from private practitioners to medical schools to hospitals to help thousands of Americans register to vote.
2023-05-1525 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastHealth, Incarceration, and Medicaid Policy with Khalil Cumberbatch and Vikki WachinoGPPR Editor, Bryna Antonia Cortes (MPM ’23), spoke with Khalil Cumberbatch, national leader and advocate on criminal justice policy, and Vikki Wachino, health care policy champion and former deputy administrator at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), on the convening of their multi-sector coalition, the Health and Reentry Project (HARP); forthcoming CMS approval for states seeking to offer pre-release services; and the intersection of health and criminal justice systems.
2023-03-2840 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastCreating Person-Centered Policies with Michael WallaceGPPR Junior Podcast Editor Jazlyn Gallego (MPM ’24) speaks with Michael Wallace, founder of Mint Project, a Washington D.C. based nonprofit organization that serves the local homeless population. In this podcast, Wallace shares thoughts on public health policy solutions through his experience creating health clinics for the homeless in Washington D.C.
2023-03-1737 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Impact of Hate Crimes with Orange County Human RelationsGPPR Podcast Editor Nhi Nguyen (MPM ’23) speaks to Don Han, the Director of Operations at Orange County Human Relations, and Norma Lopez, the Executive Director of the Human Relations Commissions. In this episode, Don and Norma discuss hate crime prevention and reporting, how they got into the work of hate prevention, and the county’s current prevention work.
2023-02-1949 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastDiverse Perspectives in Leadership: A Conversation with Rohini KosogluGPPR Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ’24) speaks with Rohini Kosoglu, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President in the Biden-Harris White House, and the first Asian American woman to hold this role. In this episode, Kosoglu shares her experience in working her way up in the government, the importance of diverse perspectives in leadership, and the lessons learned from prepping a female candidate for president.
2023-02-0532 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastInflation, Explained with Dr. Harry HolzerGPPR Podcast Editor Joe Lustig (MPP-EP ’24) speaks with McCourt Professor and esteemed economist Dr. Harry Holzer to talk about one of the most salient topics in US policy today, inflation. In this podcast, Dr. Holzer walks through what inflation is, what causes it, who it
affects, and what policymakers can do about it.
2023-01-2240 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRestoring Honor: How Military Discharge Upgrade Law Changes LivesGPPR Podcast Editor Kharl Reynado (MPP’23) spoke to Margaret Kuzma from the Veterans Legal Clinic at Harvard Law School and Alden Pinkham from the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC) about the military discharge process and discharge upgrade law. Based on experience with veteran clients, they explain how an other-than-honorable discharge can negatively affect a veteran’s life, and how advocates can use the military discharge upgrade process to open doors for veterans benefits and return honor to those who served.
2022-12-1440 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Uphill Battle for VA Benefits and How the PACT Act Hopes to HelpPodcast Editor Kharl Reynado (MPP ’23) spoke with Amy Antioho, the widow of Peter Antioho, an Army Officer who passed away after exposure to burn pits during his military service, and their VA benefits attorney, Cindy Johnson, Deputy Director of the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC), about what the PACT Act is and what it means for veterans and their families. Amy walks listeners through her nearly year-long experience applying for initial disability benefits for Peter after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. After multiple denials and stacks of VA forms and medical papers, she reached out to Cindy at the CV...
2022-11-1143 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastImmigration, Public Interest Technology, and Leadership Lessons, with Cecilia MuñozGPPR Podcast Editor Brian Marroquín (MPM ’22) speaks with Cecilia Muñoz, former Director of the Domestic Policy Council in the Obama administration – the first Latina to serve in that role. In this podcast, Muñoz shares lessons from her decades of experience in immigration policy and her current work in public interest technology.
2022-10-1745 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRepresenting a Younger Generation with Connecticut State Senator William HaskellIn this episode, podcast editor Eleazar Weissman (MPP ’23) speaks with Connecticut State Senator and Georgetown alum, William Haskell. As Connecticut’s youngest state senator, Senator Haskell offers insight into how he decided to run for state office after graduating from Georgetown University in 2018. He offers a rich perspective on what shaped his legislative agenda on issues such as criminal justice reform and the importance of state and local political involvement.
2022-08-0720 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastHow Data Disaggregation Improves PolicyGPPR Podcast Editor Kharl Reynado (MPP '23) spoke with Amy O'Hara, Research Professor in the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy. Professor O'Hara addresses data disaggregation, where data originates, the balance between privacy and accuracy, and how data disaggregation can better inform policy analysis and improve visibility for underserved populations.
2022-06-2620 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastCommunity Foundations & Public Policy: Building Communities and Paths to OpportunityGPPR Podcast Editor Brian Marroquín (MPM ’22) spoke with Sol Anderson, the President & CEO of the Evanston Community Foundation, about the role of community foundations in public policy and dynamic approaches to community building. In this podcast, Mr. Anderson emphasizes the importance of relationships and listening to the community to bring positive change and build meaningful paths to opportunity. Moreover, “It can’t just be policy change or bust.” Sol describes how we can all take steps on the way to dynamic solutions.
2022-05-1238 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastHealth & Equity: Administrative Burdens and the CARES ActGPPR Podcast Editor Kyra Brown (MPP '23) spoke with McCourt Professor Pamela Herd about some of the bureaucratic obstacles people encounter when trying to access government benefits, services, and rights. In this podcast, Dr. Herd talks about implementation of the CARES Act and how administrative setbacks can exacerbate inequitable and inefficient distribution of health aid packages to vulnerable populations.
2022-04-1238 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastDiversity+Representation in Government with Senator Ghazala HashmiGPPR Podcast Editor Kharl Reynado spoke with Senator Ghazala Hashmi about her thoughts on diversity and representation in government. In this podcast episode, Senator Hashmi addresses the underrepresentation of women and minority groups in government and politics, the importance of adequate and accurate representation of the identities that have shaped America, and the notion of moral leadership.
2022-02-1519 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastLeadership in Public Policy with Anatole JenkinsIn the second episode of his "Leadership in Public Policy" podcast series, GPPR Podcast Editor William "Ryan" Brown sat down with Anatole Jenkins. Anatole Jenkins is a current GU Politics fellow who most recently worked as the National Director of States Organizing on the Joe Biden for President campaign. Previously, he has worked as the National Organizing Director on the Kamala Harris for President campaign, as well as in leadership positions on Barack Obama's 2012 campaign and Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. Ryan and Anatole discussed how to be an effective leader in public policy and how to effectively organize people into making...
2021-03-1629 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastLeadership in Public Policy with Sara SendekGPPR Podcast editor William “Ryan” Brown premieres his podcast segment titled, “Leadership in Public Policy” as he takes the time to interview experienced public leaders and discuss their leadership styles, influences and leadership philosophies for leading in today’s complex world. For this segment, he discusses with Sara Sendek, a Spring 2021 GU Politics Fellow. She most recently served as the Director of Public Affairs at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (also known as CISA) – the newest agency in the federal government charged with defending the country’s critical infrastructure from threats both cyber and physical.
Follow Sara on Twitter: https://www.twit...
2021-02-2623 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastPolicy Implications with Maritza Perez: The Act of Being InvolvedPodcast Team Member Dia Porter spoke with Maritza Perez, the Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance in Washington, DC. They discussed the current and previous administrations, how to keep public momentum and engagement for policy initiatives after milestone wins, and navigating how to get people to understand the policy issues you are advocating for. Tune in to learn about policy advocacy and how to effectively make an impact within public policy.
Theme Music by Russell Lawrence
2021-02-1533 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastCampaign Communications and Messaging with Lis SmithLast November, Senior Podcast Editor Will Fotter spoke with GU Politics Fellow and political communications strategist Lis Smith about how political campaigns interact with the media. The conversation covered her own experiences working in political communications on a number of prominent campaigns, as well as general insights about how campaigns should conduct their media strategy. Most recently, Lis Smith served as the senior communications advisor to Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Theme Music by Russell Lawrence
2021-01-2121 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastBroadband and Digital Inclusion with Lukas PietrzakLast semester, editor in chief Nicole Dan discussed broadband policy with Lukas Pietrzak, a second year MPP student and policy associate at Next Century Cities.
Follow Lukas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ltpietrzak
New America’s Cost of Connectivity Report: https://www.newamerica.org/oti/reports/cost-connectivity-2020/
Check out more from the Georgetown Public Policy Review: http://gppreview.com/
Theme Music by Russell Lawrence
2020-12-3122 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastReporting in the Age of Coronavirus with Kate NoceraIn collaboration with GU Politics, GU Politics Fellow and DC Bureau Chief for Buzzfeed Kate Nocera joins Senior Podcast Editor Lucy Schmitz to discuss reporting on coronavirus, the election news cycle, and prioritizing stories in DC.
Music by Russell Lawrence @cspanfam
2020-04-2048 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastKeynote: Councilmember David Grosso on Power in the 21st CenturyDC Councilmember David Grosso joins Senior Podcast Editor Lucy Schmitz to talk about Power in the 21st Century, the theme of Georgetown Public Policy Review's Spring Edition.
Music by Russell Lawrence @cspanfam
2020-04-1625 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastLessons From the Iowa CaucusInterview Editor Nicole Dan spoke with Georgetown Students who observed the Iowa Caucus through the GU Politics trip to Iowa. They discussed the state of the race, campaign organizing, speaking with voters, and journalism during the election cycle.
The Georgetown students interviewed were Kira Macauley, Grace Shevchenko, MacKenzie Grimm, Kelvin Doe, Grace Xu, and Jack Ryan.
Theme music by Russell Lawrence
@taikunlofi
2020-03-0538 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastStudent Union Organizing and Contract Negotiation with GAGELast semester, Interview Editor Nicole Dan spoke with organizers from GAGE, the Georgetown Graduate Student Workers' Union. They discussed ongoing contract negotiations with the university, and the fight for a living wage, health care, and worker protections.
Learn more about GAGE at https://www.wearegage.org/
Theme music by Russell Lawrence
@taikunlofi
To find more podcasts and articles from the Georgetown Public Policy Review, please visit http://www.gppreview.com/.
2020-02-2821 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastUsing Technology for Politics and Public Engagement with Stephanie ValenciaLast semester, GPPR Interview Editor Nicole Dan sat down with Fall 2019 GU Politics Fellow Stephanie Valencia, co-founder and president of Equis Labs, to discuss Latinx voter engagement, technology, the 2020 election, and working in the Obama Administration.
Find out more about Equis Labs: https://www.equislabs.us/
Theme music by Russell Lawrence
@taikunlofi
2020-01-1522 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastZuckerberg at GU: Big Tech and Free ExpressionInterview editor Nicole Dan speaks with members of the Georgetown University community and the public about Mark Zuckerberg's appearance on campus for "A Conversation On Free Expression with Mark Zuckerberg," earlier this semester, as well as the role of the government and the private sector in regulating the tech space.
Guests include members of the Georgetown Technology Policy Initiative Shwetha Parvathy and Zach Gozlan, and Shauna Gordon-McKeon, a member of the DC Tech Workers Coalition.
Theme music by Russell Lawrence
2019-12-1729 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastClimate 2020: A Conversation About the Democratic Presidential Primary and the Climate CrisisListen as interview editor Steven Meyer speaks with McCourt School of Public Policy students Aidan Moore and Luke Rappoport about the climate crisis, environmental policy, MSNBC's Climate Town Hall, and the Democratic primary field.
Theme Music by Russell Lawrence. Find Russell Lawrence on Soundcloud @tai.kun
2019-11-1235 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastWelfare and Immigration Policy with Professor Harry HolzerHarry Holzer and Interview Editor Meshal Alkhowaiter talk about the immigration and the working class.
Theme Music by Russell Lawrence
2019-10-1446 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastNeoliberalism in Policy and Politics TodayMichael Tomasky, the editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas," Jennifer Harris, of the Hewlett foundation, and Senior Interview Editor Lucy Schmitz discuss how Neoliberalism impacts policy and politics today, the role of philanthropy in our changing economy, and potential shifts away from the Neoliberal norm.
The Summer 2019 issue of "Democracy: A Journal of Ideas": https://democracyjournal.org/category/magazine/53/
Theme music by Russell Lawrence
@taikunlofi
2019-07-2027 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastTrump, Religion, and the Press with E.J. DionneE.J. Dionne and Interview Editor Lucy Schmitz talk about the 2020 election, religion in politics, and the history behind support for Trump.
During the podcast, E.J. mentions several books, including:
The Hidden Injuries of Class, by Richard Sennett and Jonathan Cobb
Strength to Love, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal (1932-1940), by William E. Leuchtenburg
Several Books by Michael Walzer:
Radical Principals: Reflections of an Unreconstructed Democrat
Politics and Vision
Spheres of Justice: A Defense of Pluralism and Equality
One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the...
2019-05-3038 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Power of Organizing with Paulette AniskoffEarlier this semester interview editor Katherine Pardoe sat down with former Obama White House staff member Paulette Aniskoff. The two had a thoughtful conversation about getting into campaign politics, rethinking disaster management, and Paulette's time at the Office of Public Engagement.
BONUS Features:
Paulette's podcast recommendations include:
- Slate's Slow Burn
- Ear Hustle
- Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History (recommended to her by President Obama)
Theme Music by Russell Lawrence
2019-05-2030 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe State of the Republican Party and Communicating Well with Antonia FerrierInterview Editor Lucy Schmitz spoke with the final of the five Spring GU Politics Fellows, Antonia Ferrier. They discussed the future of the Republican party, the importance of communicating clearly, and the role of social media in political communications. A big thank you to Georgetown Politics to all their help this school year and for making the Fellows available for some great conversations.
BONUS features
The NYT article Antonia recommends https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/03/magazine/rupert-murdoch-fox-news-trump.html
Theme Music by Russell Lawrence
https://soundcloud.com/taikunlofi
2019-05-1541 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRethinking Foreign Policy with Ileana Ros-LehtinenInterview Editor Lucy Schmitz and Senior Interview Editor Erich Denk talked with former Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. They discussed the effectiveness of sanctions, the situation in Venezuela, and her time in the Florida House of Representatives.
BONUS Features
Theme music by Russell Lawrence https://soundcloud.com/taikunlofi
2019-04-2635 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRethinking the Think Tank with Mark ZuckermanSenior Interview Editor Erich Denk spoke on the phone with Mark Zuckerman, the President of the Century Foundation. The two discussed the think tank model, the modern labor movement, for-profit colleges, and the healthcare debate.
Bonus Features
Mark's recent report on rebuilding the labor movement
https://tcf.org/content/report/finding-workers-new-business-model-rebuild-labor-movement/
Mark's book recommendations include Lower Ed and American Amnesia
https://www.amazon.com/Lower-Ed-Troubling-Profit-Colleges/dp/1620970600
https://www.amazon.com/American-Amnesia-Government-America-Prosper/dp/1451667833
Theme music by Russell Lawrence
https://soundcloud.com/taikunlofi
2019-04-2248 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Future of Elections with Dan SenaBen Huber and Senior Interview Editor Erich Denk talked with former Executive Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. They discussed the keys to success for Democrats in the House in 2018, House members to watch, and priorities in the Democratic party moving forward.
BONUS Features
Dan recommends checking out local news sources to keep up with political issues
Theme music by Russell Lawrence
2019-04-0935 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastOpinion Journalism in the Trump EraInterview editor Lucy Schmitz sits down with Washington Post columnist and GU Politics fellow Jonathan Capehart to discuss the role opinion writing can play during the Trump era.
To hear more from Jonathan, check out his podcast, Cape Up, at www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/cape-up/, or check out his regular column in the post at www.washingtonpost.com.
Senator Kamala Harris' book discussed and recommended by Capehart can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/Truths-We-Hold-American-Journey/dp/0525560718/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=truths+we+hold&qid=1552166278&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Theme music by Russell Lawrence. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud...
2019-03-1244 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastStaying optimistic with the 2019 GU Politics FellowsTo begin 2019, Senior Interview Editor Erich Denk sat down with the Spring class of GU Politics Fellows. The group introduced themselves, discussed their plans for their semester on campus, what makes them optimistic, and how they are rethinking governance in their own fields.
Bonus Features:
Theme music provided by Russell Lawrence
https://soundcloud.com/taikunlofi
Check out the Fellows’ discussion groups http://politics.georgetown.edu/discussion-groups/
2019-01-2525 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastReporting thoughtfully in the age of Trump: Podcast with Suzanne KianpourIn our final podcast of the semester, Interview Editors Lucy Schmitz and Lauren Whitaker chatted with Suzanne Kianpour of the BBC. They discussed the media's role in public service, differences between U.S. politics and politics abroad, and stories and advice from her reporting career.
BONUS FEATURES
For more on the topics discussed, Suzanne's Book Recommendations include:
Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump by Michael Isikoff and David Corn
House of Trump, House of Putin by Craig Unger
House of Bush, House of Saud by Craig Unger
2018-12-1235 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRethinking governance in American foreign policy: Conversation with Erin ConatonIn the second iteration of GPPR’s series of podcasts about Rethinking Governance, Interview Editor John Barfield sits down for a discussion with visiting GU Fellow Erin Conaton. Conaton shares her knowledge and perspective on a range of security topics, including how the 2018 midterms affect the discussion surrounding national security, the limits on American military intervention abroad, and how emerging cyber threats may affect the average American moving forward.
BONUS FEATURES
Erin suggests Foreign Affairs https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ along with Defense News online https://www.defensenews.com/ for keeping up with national security
For non-foreign affairs reading Erin recommends Al...
2018-11-2132 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRethinking Governance for Children and Families: A Conversation with Dr. Maria CancianIn a special interview with the incoming Dean of the McCourt School Dr. Maria Cancian, Interview Editor Lucy Schmitz and Senior Interview Editor Erich Denk discussed innovative thinking on family policy, Dr. Cancian’s work at Health and Human Services, and child separation at the border.
BONUS FEATURES
The press release naming Dr. Cancian the new Dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy. https://www.georgetown.edu/news/maria-cancian-named-dean-of-mccourt-school-of-public-policy
Dr. Sherry Glied’s paper on policy analysis in government versus academia https://read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/article-abstract/43/3/537/133594/Policy-Analysis-in-Government-and-Academia-Two?redirectedFrom=fulltext
See the call for papers for GPPR’s 2019 spring editio...
2018-10-2930 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastMedia Campaigns in the 21st Century: Interview with Tim LimIn our first GU Politics Fellow Interview of the semester, Senior Interview Editor Erich Denk and Ben Huber talked with Tim Lim about political advertising, digital data security, and the midterm elections.
Bonus Features:
Read the New York Times spread on buying followers and a special investigation on the President’s taxes.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/27/technology/social-media-bots.html
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/02/us/politics/donald-trump-tax-schemes-fred-trump.html
The Power, the “Reverse Handmaid’s Tale” that Tim recommends.
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Naomi-Alderman/dp/0316547611
Music by Russell Lawrence https://soundcloud.com/cspanfam.
2018-10-1531 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastFiguring Out Millennials: Interview with the 2018 Fall GU Politics FellowsIn our first podcast of the new academic year, Senior Interview Editor Enakshi Das and four of the five new GU Politics Fellows discuss their expectations for their fellowship, their views on millennial attitudes towards politics and news consumption, what they might learn from being back on campus, and the evolution of media. Unfortunately, our conversation was cut short by the Georgetown Library fire alarm! But don't be alarmed-- we'll publish individual interviews with each fellows throughout the semester.
Bonus features
Meet the Fall 2018 GU Politics Fellows:
Erin Conaton (SFS ‘92): Former Under Secretary of the Air Force and former Under Se...
2018-09-1321 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastWhat Makes a Good Speech? With Guest Sean O’BrienIn this special summer podcast episode, Senior Interview Editor Erich Denk and McCourt Professor Sean O’Brien discuss what makes a good speech, the state of speechmaking in the modern day, maintaining hobbies while advancing your career, and Joe Biden’s love for Irish poetry.
Watch the tongue-in-cheek “love letter” speech that Professor O’Brien wrote for Congressman Rahm Emanuel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXAgUgG7ZZ0
Want more on speech-writing? Professor O’Brien recommends these books: Made to Stick, Lincoln at Gettysburg, and All the King's Men.
This episode features our new theme music by Russell Lawrence. Visit his SoundClo...
2018-08-2932 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review Podcast2018-2019 Baker Center InnovatorsOn the last edition of the 2017-2018 GPPR Podcast, Senior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith spoke with the 2018-2019 class of the Baker Center Innovators--5 public policy students who are each seeking to solve a problem with the support of the Baker Center for Leadership & Governance at the Institute of Politics and Public Service at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. We talked about each of their projects, the role the Baker Center plays in support, uncertainty in public policy and their experiences at the McCourt school.
2018-05-1025 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Spring 2018 Fellow: Dorothy McAuliffeGPPR Editor in Chief Jake Ford and Senior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith sat down with Former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe. In a wide ranging discussion, the group chatted about the role of public service, inequality, importance of state governments and state wide elections, Virginia, her student strategy team, the role corporations play in changing society, public versus charter schools, her family's future and more
2018-05-0842 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Spring 2018 Fellow: Steven LawGPPR Interview Editors Peter Nouhan and Ben Huber chatted with Spring 2018 Fellow Steven Law, President and CEO of American Crossroads. During this chat, they talked about the 2018 election, our theme of uncertainty, the role of money in politics and more.
2018-05-0720 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Uncertainty Series: GPPR Staff Spring Edition RoundtableMembers of GPPR's Senior Editorial Staff (Jake, Olivia and Disraeli) cracked a few and talked about the 2018 GPPR Spring Edition: Uncertainty, how uncertainity is playing in media, politics, business and policy, the news of the day, favorite things about McCourt and more.
Be sure to check out the Spring Edition at http://www.gppreview.com/
2018-04-051h 02
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Spring 2018 Fellow: Katie Walsh ShieldsGPPR Editor in Chief Jake Ford and Senior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith sat down with current GU Politics Fellow and former WH Deputy Chief of Staff Katie Walsh Shields. We discussed the importance of a digital operation, the future of the Republican party, gerrymandering, fundraising, uncertainty, PA-18 and more
2018-04-0537 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Uncertainty Series: Steve MartinkoSenior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith sat down with Steve Martinko, Government Affairs Counselor and Transportation & Infrastructure Policy Practice Co-Chair, K&L Gates. We discussed infrastructure policy, the role the President has played on the lack of infrastructure, uncertainty in the space, funding challenges, innovation, and more.
2018-04-0323 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Uncertainty Series: McCourt LEAD Conference wrap-up with Michael Dimock And Jonathan LaddSenior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith and Interview Editor Erich Denk sat down with the McCourt LEAD Conference key note speakers Michael Dimock (President of Pew Research Center) and McCourt Professor Jonathan Ladd. We recapped and discussed the McCourt LEAD Conference, the Baker Poll, lack of trust in institutions, local versus national politics in terms of information and media coverage, importance of providing raw data from a study, uncertainty in polling and survey work and more.
If you missed the sessions, feel free to check them out here: https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/events/lead-conference/lead-2018/speakers
2018-04-0337 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Spring 2018 Fellow: Nadeam ElshamiInterview Editors Peter Nouhan and Ben Huber sat down with Spring 2018 and former Chief of Staff for Nancy Pelosi Nadeam Elshami. During this chat, they discussed the ACA, future of the Democratic Party, role of Congress in big ideas and crises, how uncertainty played into all those things plus his experience at Georgetown.
2018-04-0224 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastThe Uncertainty Series: Dean Michael BaileyGPPR Editor-in-Chief Jake Ford and Senior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith sat down with Dean Michael Bailey, Interim Dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown. During this discussion, we talked about books, uncertainty in global institutions, polarization, gerrymandering, whether Trump is hear to stay, the courts, the role of public policy schools and more. Also peep our transition around the 19 minute mark to Davos
2018-02-1249 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastSpring 2018 GU Politics FellowsWelcome back to the Semester. GPPR Interview Editors Disraeli Smith and Erich Denk sat down with the Spring 2018 GU Politics Fellows and discussed their Discussion Groups, the GPPR Spring Theme of uncertainty and advice for those interested in public policy
2018-01-2430 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGPPR Fall Senior Staff PodcastTo wrap up the fall 2017 semester, Jake (editor-in-chief), Catherine (Managing Editor), Olivia (Spring Edition editor), Disraeli (Senior Interview editor) and Erich (Interview editor) sit down and talk about everything that has happened this semester, and looks ahead to what GPPR will offer in the spring.
2017-12-191h 03
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Fall 2017 Fellow: Liz SidotiGPPR Interview Editors Disraeli Smith and Jocelyn Bissonnette sit down with Liz Sidoti, head of U.S. Communications for BP. We discuss the increasing role business is playing in policy, how consumers are influencing business, why reading is important, the role of women in policy, the uncertainty in our political system and more
2017-12-1629 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Fall 2017 Fellow: Mike DubkeGPPR interview editors Peter Nouhan and Ben Huber sat down with former White House Communications Director Mike Dubke. Here they discuss uncertainty, the role of communications and more!
2017-12-1132 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Fall 2017 Fellow: Ron BonjeanGPPR Editor in Chief Jake Ford and Interview Editor Erich Denk sat down with Ron Bonjean, GU Politics Fellow for Fall of 2017. Ron Bonjean has the distinction of being the only person ever to have served as the lead spokesperson for both a Speaker of the House and a Majority Leader. Recently, he was heavily involved in the confirmation process of Justice Neil Gorsuch. The conversation covered a wide variety of topics like the differences working in communications between the Senate and the House, media fatigue, and the future of communications in the current uncertain political climate.
2017-12-0134 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Fall 2017 Fellow: José Diaz-BalartEditor in Chief Jake Ford and Senior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith sit with legendary broadcaster José Diaz-Balart. Jake and Disraeli talk about diversity in public policy, uncertainty and how to overcome divisiveness in politics. Plus, in a GPPR podcast first, José asks us a question!
2017-11-2226 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Fall 2017 Fellow: Marie HarfGPPR Interview Editors Disraeli Smith and Benjamin Huber speak with Marie Harf, current Fox News commentator and former Senior Advisor to Secretary John Kerry. The team discusses uncertainty in our foreign policy strategy, the Iran Nuclear Deal, what public policy experts should know about foreign policy, and how foreign policy impacts domestic policy.
2017-11-0923 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Fall 2017 Fellow: Patrick MurphyGPPR Interview Editors Disraeli Smith and Peter Nouhan sit down with former Congressman Patrick Murphy to talk about Miami Football, his experiences in Congress and the uncertainty involved in both politics and campaigns.
2017-11-0325 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastCongresswoman Rosa DeLauroEditor in Chief, Jake Ford and Senior Interview Editor Disraeli Smith sits down with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro from Connecticut. The group discusses the Congresswoman's book The Least Among Us, her role in protecting the country's social safety net, public service, the GPPR theme of Uncertainty and more
2017-10-0618 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastInterview with Basharat PeerA special edition of the GPPR podcast--Harper Sutherland with published author Basharat Peer discussing his new book A Question of Order: India, Turkey, and the Return of Strongmen.
2017-09-0225 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastView From The Hilltop: DisruptionEditor in Chief, Justin Goss; Senior Spring Editor, Kathy Wroblewska; Senior Spring Media Editor, Austin Szabo; and Spring Editor, Jessica Li talk about the upcoming GPPR Spring Edition: Disruption. The group goes through the papers appearing in the issue, the unexpected results that the authors found, and their favorite disruptive events from the past year.
2017-03-271h 00The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastInterview With Grover NorquistGPPR's Editor in Chief, Justin Goss, sits down with GU Politics fellow and president of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist. The two talk about international free trade agreements, the U.S. economy, strategies for growth, and immigration. We also get a look into the topics that will be covered in Mr. Norquist's weekly discussion group here at Georgetown.
2017-02-2234 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastJames Barbour InterviewGPPR's Jason Berger and Christian Conroy have a pre-election chat with Mr. James Barbour, the Spokesperson and Head of Public Diplomacy at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. The group talks about trade, trade deals, populism, and the importance of a strong EU-US relationship.
2016-12-0227 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastMichael Brown InterviewGPPR's senior interview editor Kevin Barsaloux talks with one of DC's shadow senators, Michael Brown. The two talk about the DC statehood movement, the new State of New Columbia constitution, the effects of DC statehood, and the process of achieving statehood.
2016-10-0518 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastSecretary Thomas Perez InterviewGPPR's Editor in Chief, Justin Goss, sit's down with Secretary of Labor, Thomas Perez. The two talk about the recovery since 2008, new trends in the workforce, the future of growth for America, and paths to prosperity.
2016-09-2215 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGU Politics Fall 2016 FellowsGPPR Senior Online Editor Delany Luna sits down with the new class of GU Politics Fellows. They discuss this semester's discussion groups and how this group of fellows is unique. They also go into this election and how it is different and not so different from past elections.
2016-09-1616 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastRepublican Party SpotlightOver the course of a few weeks, GPPR staff sat down with Governor Mike Huckabee, former House Majority Leader, Eric Cantor, and former presidential candidate, Rick Santorum, to discuss the 2016 race and future of the Republican Party.
2016-04-1333 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastDr. Ladd InterviewAssociate GPPR interview editor, Kenny French, spoke with Professor Jonathan Ladd about the election. Dr. Ladd is an associate professor in the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Department of Government at Georgetown and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is on the editorial boards of Political Behavior and American Politics Research , an associate editor of Research & Politics and a co-editor of Vox.com's political science blog Mischiefs of Faction. His book, Why Americans Hate the Media and How it Matters, won the Goldsmith Book Prize from Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics an...
2016-04-0126 minThe Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastGovernor Martin O'Malley InterviewGPPR's Shane McCarthy and Brandon Reilly sit down with former Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley to talk about his reflections on running, outlook on the Democratic party, and what's shaping up for the 2016 race.
2016-03-2409 min
The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastInterview Dr. Ariane Tabatabai: Can Iran Nuclear Deal Last?GPPR Interview Editor Kenny French, sat down with Dr. Ariane Tabatabai, visiting assistant professor of Security Studies at the Georgetown Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. Dr. Tabatabai is on the board of the European Iran Research Group and a columnist for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Her work has appeared in Foreign Policy, The Financial Times, The National Interest, etc. She is a frequent media commentator on nuclear issues, arms control, and regional security in the Middle East in English, French, and Persian, on such prominent media outlets as NPR, the BBC, Al-Jazeera, and France24.
2016-02-1321 min