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Policy ChatsLive Panel: Navigating Higher Ed w/ A Criminal RecordIn this episode, Policy Chats hosts our second live podcast recording, featuring researchers, practitioners, and individuals with lived experiences discussing the current policies that shape reentry, higher education, and employment access post-incarceration. This panel was produced in collaboration with the UCR Presley Center for Crime and Justice Studies. Panelists include:Dr. Annika Anderson, CSUSB Project Rebound Executive Director/Principal InvestigatorPete Pridanonda, UCR Department of Economics Ph.D. CandidateSofia Alvarenga, CSUSB Project Rebound Outreach CoordinatorRyan Uribe, UCR School of Public Policy StudentLearn more about the Presley Center for Crime and Justice Studies via presleycenter...2025-07-071h 09
Policy ChatsUniting Local Communities: Equity, Housing, and Local Leadership w/ Councilmember Denise DavisIn this episode, City of Redlands Councilmember Denise Davis, talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her work advancing equity, tackling homelessness, and building stronger, more connected communities at the local level.About Denise Davis:Denise Davis was elected in 2018, and is proudly the first openly LGBTQ Council Member in the City of Redlands. She served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2018-2020, running meetings in the Mayor’s absence, and sitting on a number of subcommittees including the budget subcommittee, the COVID-19 subcommittee, the City Manager Recruitment subco...2025-05-1631 min
Policy ChatsHuman Rights, Social Equity, and the Future of Immigration Policy w/ Pierre BerastaínIn this episode, Dr. Pierre Berastaín, the Centre for Public Impact's Regional Director for North America, talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about his journey from Peru and his extensive work in addressing systemic challenges like immigration, gender-based violence prevention, and restorative justice.About Pierre Berastaín:Dr. Pierre R. Berastaín is a public health leader and advocate with academic degrees in Social Anthropology, Divinity, and Public Health from Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill. He co-founded Caminar Latino – Latinos United for Peace and Equity, a national organiza...2025-04-1040 min
Policy ChatsNavigating Government Tensions in Crisis Communication: A COVID-19 Case Study w/ Deb Aikat & Host Lloyd LevineIn this episode, Deb Aikat, University of North Carolina Professor of Journalism and Media, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how technology impacts government processes and media communication. They discuss the media's crucial role during the pandemic and emphasize the importance of providing balanced news to support a healthy democracy. This is the seventh episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.About Deb Aikat:A former journalist, Deb Aikat has served as a faculty member in UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman Sch...2025-03-031h 13
Healthy Disruptions PodcastAddressing ABC health: The UCR SOM PRIME ProgramJoin host Linda Le, a UCR alumna, on this episode of Healthy Disruptions as she explores the groundbreaking Program in Medical Education (PRIME) at UC Riverside. This episode delves into the importance of PRIME in training future physicians dedicated to serving underserved communities, specifically the African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) populations of Inland Southern California.Learn about the history and mission of the UC PRIME initiative, designed to address healthcare disparities through specialized coursework, clinical experiences, and mentorship. Discover how UCR's PRIME program focuses on the unique needs of the ABC communities, working to bridge the gap...2025-02-0826 min
Policy ChatsClosing the Gap: Broadband, eGovernment, and Access to Healthcare w/ Cara Chiaraluce & Host Lloyd LevineIn this episode, Cara Chiaraluce, Santa Clara University Professor of Sociology, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the impact of internet access on health outcomes. This is the sixth episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
About Cara Chiaraluce:
Cara Chiaraluce specializes in the fields of carework, gender and family, and health. Chiaraluce has published articles in the Journal of Family Issues, American Behavioral Scientist, and her forthcoming book Becoming an Expert Caregiver: How Structural Flaws Shape Autism Carework and Commun...2025-02-0157 min
Policy ChatsFilter Bubbles, Media Bias, & Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization w/ AllSides CEO John GableThis week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from last year! In this episode, AllSides Co-Founder and CEO John Gable talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how understanding media bias and filter bubbles can help better bridge gaps amongst political polarization.
Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About John Gable:
John Gable received his B.A. in Philosophy, with an emphasis in Mathema...2024-12-2737 min
Policy ChatseGovernment, Technology, and the Future of Government Service w/ Julliana Maria Trammel, Laura Robinson, & Host Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 5)In this episode, Juliana Maria Trammel, Associate Professor of Journalism & Mass Communications and Laura Robinson, Professor of Sociology talk with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges and vulnerabilities with delivering information and services using eGovernment. This is the fifth episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at:WSJ.com/UCRiversideAbout Juliana Maria Trammel:Dr. Juliana...2024-12-231h 14
Policy ChatsRethinking Food Insecurity in the Inland Empire w/ Feeding America CEO Carolyn FajardoIn this episode, CEO of Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, Carolyn Fajardo talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about modern approaches to food insecurity and long-term, sustainable solutions. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About Carolyn Fajardo:
Carolyn Fajardo, born Carolyn Solar, is a Latina and the first in her family to earn a bachelor's degree. She graduated from California State University, San Bernardino, with a BA in Communications and began her career in food banking as the Mar...2024-12-1732 min
Policy ChatsThe Digital Divide: Disaster Prevention and Response w/ Catherine Sandoval, Patrick Lanthier, and Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 4)In this episode, Catherine Sandoval, Santa Clara University Law Professor and Patrick Lanthier, co-founder of RIVERA/LANTHIER & Associates talk with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how social vulnerabilities and the digital divide shape disaster response outcomes. This is the fourth episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About Catherine Sandoval:
Catherine Sandova...2024-12-071h 07
Policy ChatsIncreasing Access to Mental Health Coverage w/ Joe FeldmanIn this episode, President of Cover My Mental Health, Joe Feldman talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about policies addressing mental health care parity and the role of employers in improving access to care.Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About Joe Feldman:
Founder Joe Feldman began advocating for access to mental health care after overcoming denials for a family member’s care, including with a successful federal lawsuit. His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legis...2024-11-3031 min
Policy ChatsGovTech Challenges in Urban Transit Systems: A Cybernetics Case Study w/ Noah McClain and Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 3)In this episode, Noah McClain, Assistant Professor of Sociology talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about security and technology vulnerabilities within New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This is the third episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About Noah McClain:
Noah McClain (PhD, New York University) is a sociologist with interests span...2024-11-221h 06
Policy ChatsBridging Policy Gaps with Inclusive Data w/ Candice MaysIn this episode, Director of Mapping Black California, Candice Mays talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the availability of comprehensive data, how gaps in population data impact policy, and the critical role data plays in shaping informed, equitable policies.
Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About Candice Mays:
Candice Mays serves as Mapping Black California’s Project Director. Alongside a diverse professional background in grassr...2024-11-1643 min
Policy ChatsThe Role of Strong CIOs in Modern Government w/ John Thomas Flynn & Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 2)In this episode, John Thomas Flynn, Former CIO for the States of California and Massachusetts talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about government's current challenges regarding technology implementation and utilization. This is the second episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About John Thomas Flynn:
John Thomas Flynn is MeriTalk’s Senior...2024-11-091h 06
Policy ChatsIs Gov. Keeping Up? The Digital Lag w/ Jennifer Pahlka & Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 1)In this episode, Author of Recoding America, Jennifer Pahlka, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about government's current challenges regarding technology implementation and utilization. This is the first episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About Jennifer Pahlka:
Jennifer Pahlka is a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center and the Federation of A...2024-11-081h 08
Policy ChatsClimate Justice from an Intersectional Perspective w/ Osprey Orielle Lake, Exec. Dir. of WECANIn this episode, Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about shifting the narrative on international climate justice using a feminist lens.
Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside
About Osprey Orielle Lake:
Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) Inte...2024-11-0143 min
Policy ChatsWRCOG Exec. Dir. Kurt Wilson: State and Regional Perspectives on California’s Criminal Legal SystemIn this episode, Executive Director of the Western Riverside Council of Governments Kurt Wilson talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about community development, disproportionate minority contact deficiencies within the criminal legal system, and regional governance and collaboration.
About Kurt Wilson:
Dr. Kurt Wilson serves as the Executive Director of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), bringing over 25 years of local government leadership experience. A native of the Inland Empire, Dr. Wilson has held senior management roles in five cities across the West Coast and served in both state...2024-10-1934 min
LACAPEpisodio 23: Tesiarios - Paleoambiente en Finca 6¡LACAP!, en donde hablamos sobre historia precolombina y más.
Somos el podcast del Laboratorio de Arqueología Carlos Aguilar Piedra, del Centro de Investigaciones Antropológicas de la Universidad de Costa Rica
Esta iniciativa es una invitación para todas las personas amantes de la historia precolombina. Queremos generar un espacio de conocimiento sobre las antiguas poblaciones que habitaron Costa Rica, ¿cómo vivían?, ¿qué hacían?, y aún más importante ¿cómo es que actualmente podemos conocer sobre ese pasado que no dejo huellas escritas?
¡Inauguramos nueva temática en el LACAP...2024-09-2244 min
Policy ChatsUN Sr. Policy Advisor Manav Sachdeva: International Policy, From Conflict to StabilityIn this episode, United Nations Senior Policy Advisor Manav Sachdeva talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about his insights from his decorated career in international policy and how he works to help countries navigate from conflict to stability.
About Manav Sachdeva:
Manav Sachdeva is a senior policy advisor and emergency expert personnel deployed at short notice for the United Nations Development Programme. He has worked for the UN and UNDP in several capacities since 2007 including as programme specialist for Asia Pacific and Arab States, Development consultant, senior advisor to Afghanistan UNWOME...2024-05-3133 min
The Transfer ExperienceEpisode 19: Making the Most out of Your Time and Connections at UCRIn this episode of the IGNITE series, Mahmood shares his experience at UCR and the impact resources on campus had in his professional career. He shares his journey and advice on startups for students with bright ideas!Stay updated with us on Instagram: @ucrbcoe_transfers2024-04-0312 min
Policy ChatsMayor Grace Garner: Housing Affordability & Income Disparities in Palm SpringsIn this episode, Mayor of Palm Springs Grace Garner talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about housing affordability, income disparities, and gentrification in the context of Palm Springs.
About Grace Garner:
Grace Garner earned her Bachelor of Arts from the Pitzer College in Political Studies and Gender/Feminist Studies before receiving her Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. Previously, she has served as a board member of the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry, was the Chief Operating Officer at Americans for Financial Reform, and was an Attorney Case Manager at White & Case LLP. Since...2023-12-0133 minHealthy Disruptions PodcastPrescribing Change: Tackling Black Health DisparitiesThis episode will discuss black health and the different ways community members, health care professionals, and politicians can make strides to end health disparities. It is known that black people in the United States are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, making their life expectancies much shorter than their white counterparts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017, the average life expectancy of a black American is 75.3 years compared to 78.8 years for their white counterparts. The cause for these visible inequities isn't limited to systemic racism and bias in...2023-10-311h 03Healthy Disruptions PodcastCambio de Prescripción: Abordar las Disparidades de Salud de las Personas de raza NegraEn el episodio de hoy, hablaremos sobre la salud de las personas negras y las diferentes maneras en las cuales podemos seguir avanzando para acabar con las disparidades en la salud. Se sabe que las personas negras en los Estados Unidos son más probables a sufrir de condiciones crónicas como la diabetes, hipertensión, y asma, lo cual les lleva a una expectativa de vida más corta que la de sus compañeros blancos. Según el Centro para el Control de Enfermedades, en el 2017, la expectativa de vida promedia de una persona negra en Estados Unidos...2023-10-311h 08
Policy ChatsDr. Francesca Hopkins: “Win-Win” Solutions to Climate Change and Extreme HeatIn this episode, Associate Professor of Climate Change and Sustainability Dr. Francesca Hopkins talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about comprehensive solutions to climate change, as well as the importance of local change amid global warming.
About Francesca Hopkins:
Francesca Hopkins earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies and Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley. She also completed her M.S. and Ph.D. in Earth System Science from the University of California, Irvine. Before joining the University of California, Riverside Department of Environmental Studies as an Ass...2023-10-3028 minHealthy Disruptions PodcastA transformative pipeline for community college students: California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP)This episode discusses how the University of California Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine (SOM) has supported community college students on their pathway to medical school amidst the physician shortage in the Inland Empire. According to the California Health Care Foundation, the Inland Empire has only 39 Doctors per 100,000 people. A physician shortage leads to limited access to health care, increased health care cost, lower quality of health and greater health disparities. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, UCR SOM took proactive measures by becoming part of the Regional Hubs of Healthcare Opportunity (RHHOs) of the California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP), a...2023-09-2925 minHealthy Disruptions PodcastLa realidad de las personas sin hogarEn este episodio, cubriremos la falta de vivienda y cómo afecta a nuestra propia comunidad. La falta de vivienda no es sólo una etiqueta: es un viaje que las personas soportan y ciertamente no define quiénes son como personas. Lo creas o no, nos topamos con personas sin hogar en nuestra vida diaria con más frecuencia de lo que creemos. Lo vemos esperando en una parada de autobús, entrando en una tienda de conveniencia o incluso repostando combustible en una gasolinera. Está por todas partes a nuestro alrededor. Cada noche, más de medio millón...2023-08-3126 min
Policy ChatsMayor Pro Tem Neftali Galarza: Bridging Opportunity Gaps and Adapting to Change within Education PolicyIn this episode, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella, Neftali Galarza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about education as a means to break opportunity barriers and how education can adapt amid an ever-changing world.
About Neftali Galarza:
In addition to being Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella, Neftali Galarza is also the Director of the Community Engagement and Partnerships Team within the Riverside County Office of Education. Previously, he served as the Director of Community Outreach for the California Alliance for Renewable...2023-08-1634 min
Policy ChatsCA Chief Service Office Josh Fryday: Uniting Individuals Through Service and VolunteerismIn this episode, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about volunteerism and uniting individuals through service.
About Josh Fryday:
Appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Josh Fryday leads California Volunteers, which works to establish and maintain a statewide volunteer corps to help with the state’s response to emergencies and disasters. Josh Fryday was previously Mayor of Novato, Novato City Councilmember, Chief Operating Officer for NextGen Climate and Past President of Golden State Opportunity. In addition to obtaining his B.A. in Po...2023-07-2830 min
Policy ChatsJohn Gable: Filter Bubbles, Media Bias, & Bridging Gaps Amongst Political PolarizationIn this episode, Rachel Strausman takes over the reins as host of Policy Chats from our previous host, Kevin Karami.
AllSides Co-Founder and CEO John Gable talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how understanding media bias and filter bubbles can help better bridge gaps amongst political polarization.
About John Gable:
John Gable received his B.A. in Philosophy, with an emphasis in Mathematics, from Vanderbilt University as well as Masters of Business Administration from Duke University. He has worked in a varie...2023-07-0736 min
Policy ChatsDr. Deborah Lefkowitz: Exploring Access and Barriers to Care in Public Health PolicyIn this episode, Assistant Professional Researcher Deborah Lefkowitz talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about public health policy.
About Deborah Lefkowitz:
Deborah Lefkowitz received her BA summa cum laude in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University, and her PhD in Social Ecology from the University of California Irvine. Dr. Lefkowitz’s research focuses on cancer survivorship, health disparities, and health law and policy, with a focus on vulnerable cancer populations in Southern California’s Inland Empire. Prior to pursuing research, Dr. Lefkowitz was an internationally recognized visual artist...2023-06-0230 min
Policy ChatsDr. Sharon Oselin: California Fair Chance Act and Barriers to Integration Following IncarcerationIn this episode, Director of the Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies Sharon Oselin talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the California Fair Chance Act and barriers to integration following incarceration.
About Sharon Oselin:
Dr. Oselin is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside and Affiliated Faculty of the Labor Studies Program. She earned her Ph.D. from UC Irvine and is a past fellow of the American Association of University Women. Her broad research interests encompass crime, deviance, and crimina...2023-05-2523 min
Policy ChatsJoy Chen: Overcoming Cultural Barriers & Stigma in Mental HealthIn this episode, Director of Operations & Strategies for Act Now for Mental Health Joy Chen talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Mental Health Awareness and Challenges.
About Joy Chen:
Joy, a UCR and School of Public Policy Alum, has extensive experience in both local and state government settings. Joy graduated from Yale with a Master's in Public Health and currently works as the Director of Operations & Strategies for the Act Now for Mental Health non-profit. Joy is also a Policy Director for Healthsperian LLC.
Learn...2023-04-2426 min
Policy ChatsThy Bui: Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished AttorneyIn this episode, Attorney Thy Bui talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges, intricacies, and tips on the legal profession.
About Thy Bui:
Thy represents employers in single-plaintiff and multi-plaintiff lawsuits in state and federal court. She regularly defends employers in lawsuits alleging causes of action for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment relationship. In addition to her litigation practice, Thy also performs workplace investigations and provides day-to-day counseling advice to employers.
Learn more abo...2023-03-1723 min
Policy ChatsLes Chau: Innovative Solutions to the Water Crisis: Part 2In this episode, Water Consulting Expert Les Chau talk with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about California's Water Challenges.
About Les Chau:
Mr. Chau specializes in One Water consulting, climate adaptation planning, water resource studies, water quality compliance, and water infrastructure asset management. His experience includes watershed analysis with a focus on overall environmental impacts and climate change effects on water supplies and infrastructure.
Learn more about Les Chau via https://www.linkedin.com/in/leschau/
Podcast Highlights:
“We need to really have a fu...2023-03-1040 min
Policy ChatsAndrea Rayas: Innovating Housing for Second-Hand SmokeIn this episode, Non-Profit Worker and School of Public Policy Alum Andrea Rayas talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Community Work with Second-Hand Smoke in Multifamily Housing Units.
Podcast Highlights:
“Research has shown that African American and Latinx communities are most affected by it, especially children.”
-Andrea on the topic of second-hand smoke and the communities most impacted by it.
“We work with a community who are constantly working, who are not politically involved at all...we think it's important to also provide tra...2023-02-1428 min
Policy ChatsDean Mark Long: Affirmative Action in College Admissions-Does it Matter?In this episode, Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy Mark Long talks with a student about Affirmative Action Policies in College Admissions.
About Mark Long:
Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as founding Dean of SPP. From 2004-2022, Long was a Professor of Public Policy and Governance and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of Washington. He served as the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance's As...2023-01-2030 min
Policy ChatsAnil Deolalikar: Climate Crisis, Rising Inequality, Erosion of Democracy, and Big-Power ConflictIn this episode, Founding Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy, Anil Deolalikar talks with students about the most pressing challenges the world faces today.
About Anil Deolalikar:
Anil Deolalikar has been the founding dean of the School of Public Policy since February 2013 and a professor of economics at UC Riverside since 2003. Deolalikar is a development economist who has published four books and 75 articles on the economics of child nutrition, health, education, poverty, and social protection in developing countries. In addition to his research, Deolalikar has extensive public policy experience.
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Policy ChatsWesley Miliband: Innovative Solutions for the Water CrisisIn this episode, Water Law Partner Wesley Miliband talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the policy issues and potential solutions to California's water challenges.
About Wesley Miliband:
"Wesley Miliband is an environmental lawyer focused on water resources. He focuses on securing and protecting water rights and water supplies, including assistance with water transfers as well as the infrastructure necessary to treat, store and deliver water. His practice lends itself to related environmental issues involving water quality impacts to surface water and groundwater supplies, fisheries and riparian habitats, regulatory permitting...2022-11-1848 min
Policy ChatsMichael Ramos: Supreme Court Integrity and the Midterm ElectionsIn this episode, Former District Attorney of San Bernardino County Michael Ramos talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the Supreme Court going into the upcoming elections.
About Michael Ramos:
Michael A. Ramos was elected as San Bernardino County’s District Attorney in 2003 and served in the position until 2019. He currently serves as one of the External Relations Directors for the Robert Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies at the UCR School of Public Policy.
Learn more about Michael Ramos via https://presleycenter.ucr.edu/about/people#ex...2022-11-0431 min
Policy ChatsKaren Borja: Abortion Rights After Roe & the 2022 ElectionIn this episode, the Director of Legislation and Community Affairs for Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest, Karen Borja, talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about reproductive rights in 2022.
About Karen Borja:
Karen Borja is the Director of Legislation and Community Affairs for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest. Ms. Borja is a dedicated community organizer and health advocate.
Learn more about Karen Borja via https://www.linkedin.com/in/kborja01/
Podcast Highlights:
“In California, abortion is still safe, legal, and protected, tha...2022-10-2834 min
Policy ChatsNatalie Ikhrata: Urban Planning and A Not-So Boring PerspectiveIn this episode, the Host of the Urban Planning is Not Boring Podcast, Natalie Ikhrata talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Urban Planning and its challenges.
About Natalie Ikhrata:
Natalie is pursuing her Master's in Urban Planning, Housing, and Transportation at the University of Southern California. She is a transportation planner and co-host of her podcast, Urban Planning is Not Boring.
Learn more about Natalie Ikhrata via https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-ikhrata-82a192195/
Podcast Highlights:
“Every single moment is planned for you. It...2022-10-1441 min
Policy ChatsSamuel Roberts & Semi Cole: How a Non-Profit is Transforming a Community During a Continuing PandemicIn this episode, University of California Riverside Alumni Samuel Roberts & Semi Cole discuss with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about their covid-equity project, San Bernardino for Rapid Recovery, and the need for continued covid mitigation and prevention measures.
About Samuel Roberts:
Samuel Roberts is a current MPP candidate and Dean's Merit Scholar at the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy. Co-founder of San Bernardino for Rapid Recovery (SBRR), Samuel's interests and passions include education and civic engagement policy.
Learn more about Samuel Roberts via htt...2022-09-2340 min
Policy ChatsMatthew Lang: Addressing Gun Violence and The Debate on Gun PolicyIn this episode, Professor of Economics Matthew Lang talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about gun violence and gun control.
About Matthew Lang:
Professor Lang is an Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on a variety of areas, including Applied Microeconomics, Mental Health, and Firearms sales.
Learn more about Matthew Lang via https://sites.google.com/site/matthewdlang18/home
Podcast Highlights:
“The relationship between firearm access and suicide is significantly stronger in the research than firearm ac...2022-09-0941 min
Policy ChatsSteven Brint: Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan: Too Good to Be True?In this episode, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Steven Brint talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Student Loan Forgiveness.
About Steven Brint:
Steven Brint is a Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on a wide variety of political and social topics, but he has a special interest in the policy analysis of higher education.
Learn more about Steven Brint via https://spp.ucr.edu/faculty-spotlight-steven-brint
Podcast Highlights:
“The problem with col...2022-09-0245 min
Policy ChatsStan Oklobdzija: The History, Cause, and Impacts of the Housing CrisisIn this episode, Professor Stan Oklobdzija talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the housing crisis.
About Stan Oklobdzija:
Professor Oklobdzija is a visiting Assistant Professor at UC Riverside's School of Public Policy. His research focuses on state and local politics with special attention to housing policy.
Learn more about Stan Oklobdzija via https://stanokl.github.io/
Podcast Highlights:
“The fundamental thing that defines housing markets in a lot of these job-rich centers in the United States is fundamental scarcity. For...2022-07-2947 minHealthy Disruptions PodcastHealthy Disruptions: The Politics of PandemicsMask mandates, quarantine, and vaccines. These are some of the safety measures that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic that continue to cause controversy in the United States. But how and why did measures to protect public health and safety become increasingly polarized along party lines? Why did science and researchers progressively become targets of mistrust? Join Dr. Jennifer Syvertsen and her PhD student Sahar Foruzan as they examine the causes and consequences of pandemic politicization. We will hear from the chief executive officer of the local non-profit, Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC), Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely, and...2022-07-0530 min
Policy ChatsCalifornia Secretary of State Shirley Weber: A Career in Public ServiceIn this episode, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber talks with a student and alumnus from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her career in public service.
About Shirley Weber:
Shirley Nash Weber, Ph.D. was nominated to serve as California Secretary of State by Governor Gavin Newsom on December 22, 2020, and sworn into office on January 29, 2021. She is California’s first Black Secretary of State and only the fifth African American to serve as a state constitutional officer in California’s 170-year history.
Learn more about Shirley Weber via https://www.sos...2022-06-0342 min
Policy ChatsCody Hounanian: The Impact of the Student Debt CrisisIn this episode, Executive Director of the Student Debt Crisis Center Cody Hounanian talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the student debt crisis.
About Cody Hounanian:
Cody Hounanian began his work with Student Debt Crisis Center working on issues like consumer protection policies and student loan refinancing. As executive director, Cody oversees the budget and program management of SDCC and is in charge of day-to-day operations.
Learn more about Cody Hounanian via https://studentdebtcrisis.org/about/
Podcast Highlights:
“When you have a de...2022-05-2138 min
Policy ChatsGreg Rodriguez: HIV & COVID-19 and Comparing Public Health CrisesIn this episode, Government Relations and Public Policy Advisor Greg Rodriguez talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the similarities and differences between the HIV and COVID-19 public health crises.
About Greg Rodriguez:
Greg L. Rodriguez serves as Government Relations and Public Policy Advisor for Supervisor Perez in the fourth district in the County of Riverside. He has government experience having previously worked for the office of Congressman Ruiz.
Learn more about Greg Rodriguez via https://rivco4.org/About/About-Manuel-Team
Podcast Highlights:
“You ha...2022-05-0647 min
Policy ChatsKevin Esterling: Digital DemocracyIn this episode, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Kevin Esterling talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about digital democracy and echo chambers.
About Kevin Esterling:
Kevin Esterling is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and the Director of the Laboratory for Technology, Communication, and Democracy (TeCD Lab), at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on institutional design for communication in democratic politics, and he has interests in Bayesian statistics, experimental design, and science ethics and validity. His current work focuses on deliberative democracy and th...2022-04-2242 min
Policy ChatsRyan Bixenmann: Careers in Science & Science PolicyIn this episode, Dr. Ryan Bixenmann from the California Council of Science and Technology talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of careers in science policy.
About Dr. Ryan Bixenmann:
Ryan Bixenmann, Ph.D. is a Senior Science Officer at the California Council of Science and Technology (CCST). In this role, Ryan connects relevant experts to decision-makers that request additional technical information to carry out their mission and better serve Californians.
Learn more about Dr. Ryan Bixenmann via https://ccst.us/people/staff/ryan-bixenmann/
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Policy ChatsDr. Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Moving ForwardIn this episode, UCR Professor of Public Policy Dr. Richard Carpiano talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about COVID-19 and its future.
About Dr. Carpiano:
Richard M. Carpiano is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside. Trained as public and population health scientist and medical sociologist, Carpiano studies how social factors, such as socioeconomic status, race-ethnicity, social connections, and community conditions, contribute to the physical and mental health of adults and children. His research focuses on an extensive range of health issues and populations, spanning...2022-03-2150 min
Policy ChatsKiril Tomoff & Paul D'Anieri: The Russia-Ukraine ConflictIn this episode, Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities Kiril Tomoff and Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Paul D'Anieri talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the Russian-Ukraine conflict.
About Kiril Tomoff:
Kiril Tomoff is the Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities at UCR. His research interests include the intersection of musical life and Russian and Soviet history, as well as twentieth-century world history, transnational cultural exchange, and the Cold War.
Learn more about Kiril Tomoff via https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/kiril
2022-03-0952 min
Policy ChatsJulianne McCall: Evidence-Based PolicymakingIn this episode, Co-Director of the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine Dr. Julianne McCall talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about scientific and evidence-based policymaking.
About Julianne McCall:
Julianne McCall serves as Co-Director of the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine, housed within the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research. In that role, she oversees cross-sector health policy working groups and projects, research grantmaking, and state government interagency efforts, which include serving on Governor Newsom's COVID-19 Testing Task Force and as a writer of the forthcoming CA...2022-02-1650 min
Policy ChatsJoab Corey: Global Supply Chains and the Evolving EconomyIn this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Joab Corey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the evolving economies of the world.
Learn more about Dr. Corey via https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/jcorey
Podcast Highlights:
“This COVID-19 pandemic has actually led to an increase in real wages among the lowest quartile of earners...”
- Dr. Corey on one of the complex impacts the pandemic has had.
“A lot of people are using this opportunity to not stay at a job they decided the...2022-01-2853 min
Policy ChatsMichael Ramos: Crime PreventionIn this episode, Former District Attorney of San Bernardino County Michael Ramos talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Crime Prevention.
About Michael Ramos:
Michael A. Ramos was elected as San Bernardino County’s District Attorney in 2003 and served in the position until 2019. He currently serves as one of the External Relations Directors for the Robert Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies at the UCR School of Public Policy.
Learn more about Michael Ramos via https://presleycenter.ucr.edu/about/people#external_relations_directors
Po...2021-12-1046 min
Policy ChatsSergio Diaz: The Challenges of PolicingIn this episode, Former Riverside Chief of Police Sergio Diaz talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges of policing.
About Sergio Diaz:
Sergio G. Diaz was the chief of police for the city of Riverside, California between July 1, 2010, and September 19, 2019. Prior to joining the Riverside Police Department, Sergio was a police officer in the city of Los Angeles for 33 years, retiring at the rank of Deputy Chief in 2010.
Learn more about Sergio Diaz via https://presleycenter.ucr.edu/about/people#external_relations_directors
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Policy ChatsCalifornia State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public ServiceIn this episode, California State Controller Betty Yee talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her career in public office.
About Betty Yee: State Controller Betty T. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. Reelected for a second term as Controller in 2018, Ms. Yee is only the tenth woman in California history to be elected to statewide office.
Learn more about Betty Yee via https://www.sco.ca.go...2021-11-0540 min
Policy ChatsBree Lang: Addressing the Housing CrisisIn this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Bree Lang talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Low-Income Housing and the Housing Crisis.
About Bree Lang:
Bree Lang is an economics professor at the University of California, Riverside. Her research areas include urban economics, taxation, subsidized housing, and public finance.
Learn more about Bree Lang via https://sites.google.com/site/breejoneslang/
Podcast Highlights:
“The US Department of Housing and Urban Development defines affordability as someone who is spending 30 percent or less of their income on...2021-10-1536 min
Policy ChatsJun Bando: Science and Technology in Public PolicyIn this episode, Senior Advisor of the California Council on Science & Technology Dr. Jun Bando talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the role science plays in public policy.
About Jun Bando:
K. Jun Bando is the Senior Advisor to the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST). She focuses on guiding strategic planning and organizational transformation to enhance CCST’s contributions to strengthening California’s policies with science.
Learn more about Jun Bando via https://ccst.us/people/staff/jun-bando/
Podcast Highlights:
“ One thing t...2021-09-1036 min
Policy ChatsLorna Seitz: Digital Public DiscourseIn this episode, President and co-founder of Legis Lorna Seitz talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about electronic public discourse.
About Lorna Seitz:
Lorna Seitz is an expert in developing transformative laws, policies and programs. Seitz has 20+ years of experience in policy development, legislative analysis and institutional reform. She specializes in facilitating collaborative problem-solving processes, promoting civic engagement with policy-making and oversight processes, and establishing systems to address wicked problems. She is the co-founder and President of Legis, a non-profit founded to realize the potential of 21st century technology to...2021-08-3134 min
Policy ChatsQingfang Wang: The Inequities of Latina-Owned BusinessesIn this episode, Professor of Public Policy Qingfang Wang talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the unique challenges Latina-Owned businesses face.
About Qingfang Wang:
Qingfang Wang's research area lies broadly in immigration, labor market, and development. With a Ph.D. in geography, Wang is particularly interested in how place–as both worksite and residential location–interacts with race, immigration status, and gender in shaping labor market experiences and social-economic wellbeing. Her work has been funded by the Kauffman Foundation, National Science Foundation, HUD, and other agencies. Her recent work...2021-08-1332 min
Policy ChatsBenyamin Chao: The Challenges of Immigration PolicyIn this episode, the Health & Public Benefits Campaign Coordinator at the California Immigrant Policy Center. Benyamin Chao talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Immigration Policy.
About Benyamin Chao:
Benyamin Chao is the Health & Public Benefits Campaign Coordinator at the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC). His duties include working with the California Protecting Immigrant Families (CAPIF) Coalition to protect access to safety net programs for immigrants in California.
Learn more about Benyamin Chao via https://caimmigrant.org/about/our-staff/benyamin-chao/
Podcast Highlights:
“...Immigrants have be...2021-07-3036 min
Policy ChatsAnil Deolalikar & Bruce Link: COVID-19 and Vaccine InequityIn this episode, the Dean of the UC Riverside School of Public Policy Anil Deolalikar, and Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Bruce Link talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine inequity.
About Anil Deolalikar:
Anil Deolalikar has been founding dean of the School of Public Policy since February 2013 and a professor of economics at UC Riverside since 2003. Deolalikar is a development economist who has published four books and 75 articles on the economics of child nutrition, health, education, poverty, and social protection in developing countries. In addition to...2021-07-1630 min
Policy ChatsCatherine Blakemore: COVID-19 and Disability RightsIn this episode, Former Executive Director of Disability Rights California Catherine Blakemore talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about challenges the disabled population faces.
About Catherine Blakemore:
Growing up in Southern California, Blakemore recalls being instilled with a desire to help others. Blakemore’s grandmothers and a great-grandmother were teachers, as was her mother, who was frequently assigned to work with children who had more trouble learning. Blakemore counts among her strengths her ability to come up with creative solutions that work for both sides in a dispute. She is als...2021-07-0229 min
Policy ChatsAngelo Farooq: COVID-19 and Returning to In-Person LearningIn this episode, Riverside School Board Member Angelo Farooq talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about returning to the classroom in the fall.
About Angelo Farooq:
Dr. I. Angelo Farooq is proudly born and raised in Inland Southern California. He grew up attending local public schools in Riverside County within Jurupa Valley. Angelo and his two younger sisters were raised by a single low-income mother who instilled the value of education to transcend their challenging economic circumstances. These experiences shaped him to prioritize the advancement of equity and access to...2021-06-1821 min
Policy ChatsShelley Finlayson: Government and Ethics & Transparency at the Federal LevelIn this episode, U.S. Office of Government Ethics Chief of Staff & Program Counsel Shelley Finlayson talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about ethics and transparency within the executive branch of the federal government.
About Shelley Finlayson:
Ms. Finlayson joined OGE in 2006, initially serving in roles related to OGE’s legislative affairs and budget programs. Early in her tenure at OGE, Ms. Finlayson was honored to be selected as a Brookings LEGIS Fellow, through which she served with the Oversight of Government Management Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Go...2021-06-0432 min
Policy ChatsJanelle Wong: AAPI and Anti-Asian Violence & DiscriminationIn this episode, Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park Janelle Wong talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about anti-Asian violence and discrimination in America.
About Janelle Wong:
Janelle Wong is Professor of American Studies and a core faculty member in the Asian American Studies Program. From 2001-2012, Wong was in the Departments of Political Science and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. She received her PhD in 2001 from the Department of Political Science at Yale University. Wong is also a Senior...2021-05-2119 min
Policy ChatsAndrew Daniller: Gun Violence and Polarization Among the American PublicIn this episode, Research Associate at Pew Research Center Andrew Daniller talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about public opinion regarding gun violence in America.
About Andrew Daniller:
His research is primarily focused on the role of news media in shaping public opinion. Before arriving at the Annenberg School, he received a Master's degree in Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University. Former George Gerbner Post Doctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Andrew Daniller via https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/andrew-daniller/
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Policy ChatsSusan Hackwood: Bridging the Gap between Science and PolicyIn this episode, Director of the Center of Science to Policy at the University of California, Riverside Susan Hackwood talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about bridging the gap between science and public policy.
About Susan Hackwood:
Susan Hackwood is Professor of the Graduate Division and Edward A. Dickson Emeritus Professor at the University of California Riverside. She is also Dean Emeritus of the Bourns College of Engineering. Until July 2018 she was the Executive Director of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST). CCST is a not-for-profit corporation comprised of...2021-05-0821 min
Blue, Gold & BLACKEpisode 18 - Dr. Raquell RallWelcome Dr. Raquell Rall to the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. Dr. Rall is an Assistant Professor for UCR’s Graduate School of Education. Dr. Rall grew up with the understanding that education is fundamental to the success of Black children. Having parents who championed her and her educational journey, Dr. Rall services students of UCR by teaching them about leadership and governance of higher education as well as equity in higher education. Listen as Dr. Rall shares with us her relationship with higher education and how that shapes the way she services the students of UCR.2021-05-0756 min
Policy ChatsRichard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Vaccine Passports & HesitancyIn this episode, UCR Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Richard Carpiano talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine hesitancy, herd immunity, and the possibility of vaccine passports.
About Richard Carpiano:
Richard M. Carpiano is Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. He is a public and population health scientist and medical sociologist. His research focuses on an extensive range of health issues and populations, spanning the life course and US and international contexts. The most recent arm of Carpiano’s research program investigates so...2021-04-2334 min
Policy ChatsCalifornia Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis: A Career in Public ServiceIn this episode, Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her accomplished career in public service.
About Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis:
Eleni Kounalakis is the first woman elected Lt. Governor of California. A native Californian, Kounalakis is California’s Representative for International Affairs and Trade, appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom by executive order. From 2010 to 2013, Kounalakis served as President Barack Obama’s Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Kounalakis was the first Greek-American woman – and at age 43 one of America’s youngest – to serve as U.S. Ambas...2021-03-1232 min
Policy ChatsCarl Bergstrom: COVID-19 and The Threat of "Fake News"In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation.
About Carl Bergstrom:
Bergstrom uses mathematical models and computer simulations to study a wide range of problems in population biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary theory. He is interested in how current norms and institutions shape scientific knowledge. While researchers may be driven by intrinsic curiosity, they are constrained by the realities of the scientific...2021-02-2640 min
Policy ChatsAmanda Goad: LGBTQ+ and Transgender Policies & ProtectionsIn this episode, Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California Amanda Goad talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about transgender rights in California and the country.
About Amanda Goad:
Amanda is the Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California. Amanda was previously a staff attorney in the LGBT & HIV Project of the National ACLU. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network.
Learn...2021-02-1228 min
Policy ChatsBen Bishin: 2020 Election and A Divided CongressIn this episode, UCR Professor of political science Ben Bishin talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about what to expect from a partisan Congress as we enter President Biden's first term in office.
About Ben Bishin:
Benjamin G. Bishin is Professor of political science. His interests include questions of democracy, representation, identity and ethnicity, public opinion, legislative politics, Cuban-American and LGBT politics. He is author of Tyranny of the Minority: The Subconstituency Politics Theory of Representation and recipient of the 2001 Jewell-Loewenberg Award for the best paper on Legislative Politics and...2021-02-0537 min
Policy ChatsSayori Baldwin: COVID-19 and Availability of Social ServicesIn this episode, Director of Public Social Services in Riverside County, Sayori Baldwin, talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the many programs considered social services and their role in society both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
About Sayori Baldwin:
Sayori Baldwin is the Director of the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS); consisting of over 4,200 employees who are responsible for administering the following programs: Children’s and Adult Services, Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh, CalWORKs, Employment Services, Homeless and General Assistance. Sayori comes with a wealth of experience wi...2021-01-1523 minBlue, Gold & BLACKEpisode 9 - Chanel ParrishWelcome Chanel Parrish to the Blue, Gold and BLACK Podcast. Chanel works in the Career Center here at UCR as a Financial and Administrative Coordinator and is also the Chair of the Black Faculty and Staff Association. Listen as Chanel tells us about her upbringing and some of the challenges she faced with identity and how UCR served as a catalyst for overcoming those challenges. Chanel not only works for UCR but also attended UCR as a student! She has incredible insight and knows the Career Center like the back of her hand and uses that knowledge to advocate not...2020-12-1643 min