1050 Bascom

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are joined by Sarah Lundquist Nuutinen. Sarah is a Badger alum and is currently serving as Foreign Service Officer. She majored in Political Science and International Studies at UW-Madison, and also earned a Masters of Science in International Relations and Development at Bristol University. We asked Sarah about her time at UW Madison, her advice for students looking to perhaps become a Foreign Service Officer, and her work in a career path that has taken her around the world. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Sarah and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to talk to Professor Genevieve Bates, a new faculty member in the Political Science Department at UW-Madison. Previously, Prof. Bates was an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, and a postdoctoral fellow with the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. Next fall, she will be teaching a new class we are all excited about entitled, “Transitional Justice in World Politics.” We asked Prof. Bates about her fall class as well as about her research interests in political violence and post-conflict politics, transitional justice, and human rights. We learned a lot and enjoyed the conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to welcome back Howard Schweber, Professor Emeritus of the UW-Political Science Department. As many of our listeners know, Prof. Schweber - who holds a JD from the University of Washington as well as a doctorate in Political Science from Cornell University – taught popular classes in political theory, American politics and constitutional law at UW-Madison before retiring last spring. We are happy to announce that he will be teaching a summer course for us online summer term, PS 470: The First Amendment. In a fun and multifaceted conversation, we talked about the politics of the contemporary Supreme Court, free speech on campus and his summer course. We learned a lot and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to talk to Prof. Cramer about her teaching and research focusing on reimagining democracy. As always, we learned so much and had a lot of fun talking to Prof. Cramer. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to talk to Professor Marty Davidson, a new faculty member in the Political Science Department at UW-Madison. Next fall he will be teaching two classes: The Political Economy of Race in the US and Crime and Politics. Professor Davidson received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Michigan. We asked Professor Davidson about his fall courses as well as his research projects and interests. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Davidson and learned so much. We hope you will too

In this week’s episode of 1050 Bascom, we are joined by Dr. Kate Phelps, a lecturer in UW-Madison’s Gender and Women’s Studies department specializing in body politics, feminist theory and fat studies. This semester, Dr. Kate is teaching “Food for Thought,” a class about the politics behind our food systems, which we take a deeper look at in this episode. We found our discussion with Dr. Phelps fascinating and we hope you will too. Listen here!

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to talk to Jim Gingras, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Political Science. A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and military diplomat, Jim is particularly interested in Civil-Military Relations and methods that may improve U.S. and international security policy. In his time in the Air Force, Jim commanded a squadron and installation in Turkey as well as the U.S. assistant air attaché at the U.S. Embassy in London. He also led combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jim was also an instructor at both the French Air Force and the U.S. Air Force Academies prior to coming to UW-Madison.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the pleasure of speaking with Luke Fuszard. Luke is a former Alderman who represented Middleton, WI. He was also a lecturer in our State Politics course at UW-Madison. Fuszard’s work centers around state and local government and in this episode, we talked federalism, redistricting, elections, and policy. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Luke, and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to be joined by David Canon, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Political Science. As most of our listeners know, Prof. Canon’s work engages a wide range of American politics including institutions, elections, campaigns and race. We asked Prof. Canon for his take on the state of election 2024 after New Hampshire and what it means for the short- and long-term future of American politics.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited for the opportunity to talk with Badger Alum Bryan Blom as part of our Career Conversations series. Bryan, graduated from UW-Madison with a major in Political Science. He is currently a Senior Vice President at Porterfield, Fettig & Sears, LLC, a government relations firm based in Washington DC. Prior to his work in government relations, Bryan worked in the U.S. Senate as a Staff Director for the Banking Subcommittee on National Security International Trade and Finance, and as the Republican Staff Director for the Banking Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for another opportunity to talk to Mikhail Troitskiy, Professor of Practice at UW-Madison. Our discussion focused on questions of Russian identity and Russian foreign policy over the last several decades. We also discussed the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. We learned so much from our conversation with Prof. Troitskiy and hope you will too.

In this special episode of 1050 Bascom, we present our recording of an expert panel on the conflict in Israel-Palestine that was held on Nov. 29 and was hosted by the Department of Political Science and the Middle East Studies Program. The panel featured Professors Steven Brooke, Marwa Shalaby, and Nadav Shelef as speakers and was moderated by Professor Jon Pevehouse.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are joined by Jessie Munson, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Political Science, to discuss the U.S. Congress. We asked Jessie about the power struggles that have made headline news around the world over the last several months as well as some of the key issues that Congress faces as the 2024 presidential primary season gets underway. Jessie studies American politics, political institutions, and elections. We learned so much from Jessie and had a lot of fun talking to her.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are joined by Professor Allison Prasch to discuss the third Republican Presidential Primary Debate. The debate was held in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, November 8th. Dr. Prasch is an Associate Professor in the Communications Department where she studies and teaches on rhetoric, politics, and culture. We had a lot of fun talking to Dr. Prasch and learned so much. We hope you will too.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to talk to Josh Brown about social identity theory and political polarization. Josh is social psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Human Ecology. He is interested in understanding groups processes and intergroup relations in applied settings like politics. In particular, he studies what motivates people to identify with groups, self-uncertainty, and identification’s effects on behavior, cognition, performance, and health and politics. Josh is the co-author of a fascinating article, “Extreme party animals: Effects of political identification and ideological extremity.” We wanted to talk to Josh about the psychological mechanisms at play that might help us understand why our political environment has become so polarized - and we asked him if there are any remedies social psychology might offer us. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Josh, and learned so much. We hope you will too!

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome UW-Madison Dean of Students Christina Olstad and UW Police Department Chief Kristen Roman to discuss campus safety resources following a recent high-profile event near campus that put some students on edge. We also take a look at protest guidelines for students, specifically how to protest safely and what UW officials do to support students who choose to participate in a demonstration. Content warning: This conversation touches on a recent sexual assault near campus and may not be suitable for some listeners.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we wanted to bring back Jon Pevehouse, Professor and Chair of the Political Science department, to talk about the war that has erupted in the Middle East. An unprecedented surprise attack in southern Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, has led to an increasingly deadly conflict with no resolution in sight. Hamas launched its coordinated attack on southern Israel on October 7, firing rockets, invading Israeli towns and army bases, killing at least 1,400 people, many of them civilians, and taking Israelis hostage. Israel has retaliated with airstrikes in Gaza that have also killed thousands of people, including civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared war on Hamas and united the Israel government that is gearing up for a potential ground invasion. We appreciated Prof. Pevehouse helping us understand the history and politics of the situation.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are excited to have the opportunity to speak with Annie Jones, professor of organizational development and a Tribal Nations specialist with UW-Madison’s Division of Extension. Prof. Jones, an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation, is also an affiliate faculty with the departments of American Indian Studies and Community and Environmental Sociology. She was named one of the most influential Native American Leaders in Wisconsin in 2023. We asked Annie about her research interests and her role as a Tribal Nationals Specialist and Liaison at UW-Madison. We had a wonderful conversation, and we learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are joined by Professor Mike Wagner to discuss the second Republican Presidential Primary Debate that was held on Wednesday, September 27th at the Reagan National Library in Simi Valley, California. Mike Wagner is a professor at the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. His research focuses on democracy and political communications. As always, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Wagner and learned so much. We hope you will too.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were happy in late May to welcome back Erin Barbato, Director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School. As the Trump Administration’s Title 42 immigration policy came to an end, we invited Erin to tell us about what Title 42 was, why it ended in spring, and what this transition might mean for U.S. immigration policy. As always we enjoyed talking with Erin and learned so much.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome back Professor Jon Pevehouse, Chair of the Political Science department, to the podcast to talk about his summer trip to Israel, this upcoming academic year, and President Biden’s attempt to broker a Saudi-Israel Deal before the start of the 2024 presidential election cycle. As always we had so much fun talking to Prof. Pevehouse and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are excited for the opportunity to talk with Tatiana Cruz, as part of our Career Conversations series. Tatiana is currently an Instructor at the Center for Law, Society & Justice and a Graduate Student at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Tatiana is also working as a PhD student in Law at the University of Brasília and holds a Masters in Procedural Law at the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. She worked as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Formal Public Law and Professional Ethics at the Law School of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, and held a position as First Lieutenant in the Brazilian Air Force, working as Legal Advisor to the Air Force Commander's Office. In this episode, we asked Tatiana about her academic and professional path as well as her current research and teaching interests. We also touched on some topics related to contemporary Brazilian politics – including the last Presidential election, the Brazilian Supreme Court, and the similarities between the US and Brazil. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Tatiana and hope you will too.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are happy to welcome back Kathleen Culver, Professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication as well as the Director of the Center for Journalism Ethics. Prof. Culver’s current work explores journalism’s relationship with the public and free expression controversies on college campuses. We asked Prof. Culver about her interest and insights on free speech debates on college campuses, including here at UW-Madison. As always, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Culver and learned so much.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are joined by Professor Barry Burden to discuss the first Republican Presidential Primary Debate that was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, August 23rd. Barry Burden is a professor of Political Science, and he also serves as the Director of the Elections Research Center here at UW-Madison. As always, we appreciated Prof. Burden's insights and thoroughly enjoyed the conversation.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are happy to welcome back Yoshiko Herrera, a professor of Political Science at UW-Madison. Professor Herrera’s work specializes in Russian politics and US-Russian relations. In this episode, we asked Prof. Herrera about the Wagner Group’s ‘March on Moscow’ and the Russian response. Professor Herrera provided her insights into how this unprecedented situation might transform the War in Ukraine, Putin’s rule in Russia, and daily life for Russian citizens for the foreseeable future. As always, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Herrera and learned so much.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome Edible Insect Ambassador Joseph Yoon to the podcast for the first time. Founder of Brooklyn Bugs, Joseph is a world leader in entomophagy (eating insects) and insect agriculture. He attended COP27 as Chef Advocate for the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and has appeared in articles by the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Guardian. He recently took to the screen in a Fox News Special — an experience we asked him about today. In our interview with Joseph, we dive into his journey to becoming one of the world’s largest Chef Advocates for insects and how he became so passionate about edible insects. We also asked Joseph to explain the environmental benefits and cultural aspects of eating insects, before taking a closer look at the meat industry itself. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, and we learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome back Prof. Howard Schweber to talk about his teaching and research career at UW-Madison. This episode marks the end of the Professor’s final semester at UW-Madison, as he prepares to retire after a decades-long career as a teacher and prolific researcher. We spoke with Professor Schweber about some of his favorite memories at UW and what’s next for him as he prepares for the next phase of his life beyond the Badger State. We also asked Prof. Schweber about a few notable current events around campus and the nation. We deeply enjoyed our time talking with Professor Schweber – we hope you will too!

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are honored to welcome Sam Cornale to the podcast. Sam is a Madison native and a graduate of La Follette High School and UW-Madison with a major in Political Science. He now works in DC, but continues to give back to his Badger roots by teaching a class for the UW ‘Wisconsin in Washington’ program. A veteran of the Obama campaign and administration, Sam is currently the Executive Director of the Democratic National Committee. We talked to Sam about his work on the presidential campaign trail and what that entails. We also asked him about his own predictions and opinions of Biden’s re-election campaign, who will lead the Republican Party, and what we should look out for as we head into the 2024 election cycle. We thoroughly enjoyed talking to Sam and learned so much. We hope you will too. Listen here! Thanks for listening!

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are honored to welcome back Prof. Kathy Cramer to the podcast. Professor Cramer is the author of The Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker, an award winning book which many national journalists and scholars said was helpful in explaining Donald Trump’s presidential victory. She is also Chair of the Commission of Reimagining the Economy for the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In this episode, Prof. Cramer offered her insights on the state of the national economy and how it is influencing politics and polarization. We also asked Prof. Cramer about partisan divisions more generally and how they might play out in the next several election cycles. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Cramer and I learned so much. Listen here!

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome back Prof. David Canon to talk about his teaching and research career at UW-Madison. Prof. Canon will be retiring after a decade's long career here where he is a very popular teacher and prolific researcher. We are very sad to see him move on – but excited to have an opportunity to talk to him about what’s next. Prof. Canon was instrumental in launching our podcast and is a frequent and favorite friend of the pod. And, of course, we promise we will invite him back to the podcast in the future to talk about American politics.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to welcome Rikhil Bhavnani,Professor with the Department of Political Science here at UW-Madison, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. He is also Faculty Affiliate at the La Follette School of Public Affairs, the Elections Research Center, and the Center for South Asia. Professor Bhvanani’s research focuses on the political economy of development and migration, and on inequalities in political representation, mainly in South Asia. We asked Professor Bhavnani about his teaching and research interests. Much of our discussion focused on economic development and politics in India. We learned so much and enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Joshua Dienstag, Professor of Political Science here at UW-Madison. Professor Diesnstag’s research focuses on the intersection of politics with time, history, memory and narrative with an emphasis on European political theory between the 17th and 19th centuries. He also writes about cinema, the American Founding, and the methods of political theory. Prof. Dienstag teaches a seminar called Humans, Animals and Machines and will be teaching the PS 160 Introduction to Political Theory course this coming fall. We asked Prof. Dienstag about his teaching and research interests as well as his current book project tentatively titled The Human Boundary: Freedom, Citizenship & Democracy in a Post-Human Age. We enjoyed our conversation and learned so much. We hope you will too. Listen here.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Mikhail Troitskiy, Professor of Practice at UW-Madison. Prof. Troitskiy will be teaching a course called Russian Foreign Policy Since 1991: The Road to War and Beyond in the fall. Prof. Troitskiy’s research focuses on conflicts, security, and politics in Eurasia, Russian foreign policy and U.S.-Russia relations as well as arms control and international negotiation. We asked Prof. Troitskiy about his research and teaching interests as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Troitskiyand learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to welcome Rochelle Snyder to the podcast. Rochelle is a doctoral candidate in Political Science teaching a fascinating class this semester on representation in American politics. We asked Rochelle about her class and her own academic background and research interests. Our main topic of discussion centered around representation in contemporary politics - what representation means and the state of representative democracy in the US today. We thoroughly enjoyed our discussion, and we learned so much.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to have the opportunity to interview Ashley Bown, Principal and Founder of FourConsultancy LLC, as part of our Career Conversations series. Ashley graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in Political Science in 2010. She earned a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from UMass-Boston in 2012 and a Master in Public Policy from Northeastern University in 2015. Ashley has served as Head of Government Partnerships, Canada for Spin, was Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations & Public Affairs to the University of Massachusetts Boston and was a Legislative Director for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts – among many other impressive positions. She’s also a member of the Political Science Board of Visitors. We asked Ashley about her time at UW-Madison as well as her fascinating career path. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Ashley and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Shaan Amin, a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science. Shaan is teaching a seminar on LGBTQ+ Politics in World Democracies for the department this term. We asked Shaan about his class and talked to him about his own academic and professional background. We learned so much and enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to welcome Noah Stengl, a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science to the podcast. Noah, who received his BA in Political science and Economics from UW-Madison in 2017, taught a seminar in Environmental Political Thought last term. We asked Noah about some of the major themes in environmental political thought and about his own academic and professional background. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Noah and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to welcome back Prof. J. Michael Collins to talk about near historic inflation in the US. In a podcast recorded in late November, we asked Prof. Collins about the impact of high inflation on the economy and the political process in the US. Prof. Collins walked us through some of the major reasons for high inflation in the current economy and ways that it might be addressed in the US and globally. We learned so much and enjoyed our conversation.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to welcome Jean Vilbert. Jean holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in law as well as as Master's degree in International Public Affairs from the La Follette School of Public Affairs. He is currently teaching courses for the Political Science department. In an interview conducted in December, we asked Jean about his career teaching law and working as a judge in Brazil. We also asked Jean for his insights into Brazilian politics more generally. We had a really interesting conversation, and we learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome back Prof. Steven Brooke to talk about the protests in Iran that began after a 22 year-old woman died while in custody of the morality police for violating the country’s dress code. We asked Prof. Brooke to explain the current situation, how these ongoing protests might be different from those that Iran has experienced in the past, and the impact the uprisings are having on the Iranian government as well as US relations with Iran. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode 1050 Bascom, we are happy to welcome back Gavin Luter, Managing Director of UniverCity Alliance at UW-Madison. UniverCity Alliance connects education, service and research activities across UW-Madison with cities and counties across Wisconsin. We asked Gavin about his work and interests in urban affairs at UnivCity Alliance as well as a course he teaches called “Welcome to Your Urban Future.” We also asked Gavin how students might get involved in on-the ground research and policy change at the local level, particularly as it relates to city planning and bettering our urban areas. We enjoyed our conversation with Gavin and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to talk with Prof Reed Lei about China’s National Party Congress that occurred in October during what is now an extraordinary time for China in the world. The Chinese economy is facing a series of challenges. The country’s Covid-zero policy means ongoing lockdowns. Chip access is being curtailed by actions from the Biden administration, and the spillover from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is affecting China and its international relationships more generally. We learned so much from our discussion with Prof. Lei and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we spoke with Prof. David Canon on the morning after the 2022 midterm elections. Prof. Canon shared with us his biggest take-aways from the elections and offered some insights into what to expect in the coming months and years in American electoral politics.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are pleased to welcome Bernadette Doray of GOP Badgers and Maggie Keuler of the College Democrats of Wisconsin. We discussed their respective organizations' involvement in the upcoming midterm elections, how students are getting involved in the political process, and the candidates running for office here in Wisconsin.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to welcome back Barry Burden, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Elections Research Center to talk about the upcoming midterm elections when Americans will return to the polls for the first time since the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 insurrection. Both parties are battling for control of the House and the polls are tightening in key races around the country. We enjoyed our conversation and learned so much. We hope you will too!

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were excited to welcome back Greg Nemet, Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs to talk about his work as a Lead Author for the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as well as the recently passed reconciliation bill that included significant amount of climate spending in the U.S. (officially called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). We also asked Prof. Nemet for his insight into how the Russian-Ukraine War has impacted energy supplies in other countries throughout the world.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were happy to welcome back Prof. Herrera to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We first interviewed Prof. Herrera back in early April to discuss the initial stages of the invasion and the shockingly strong Ukrainian response. Much has happened since early spring. In an interview conducted on Oct. 7, Prof. Herrera shared her insights into the evolving war and humanitarian crisis.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited for the opportunity to talk with Katy Hogan, as part of our Career Conversations series. Katy graduated from The Ohio State University in 2011 with a bachelor’s in Political Science, and went on to earn an MPA from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at OSU in 2013. She now works with the Federal Workforce Programs at Partnership for Public Service as Senior Manager. We talked to Katy about her own college experience and the opportunities she took along the way, as well as her career journey to where she is today at her current position with the Partnership for Public Service. We also asked Katy for advice for current students and recent graduates navigating a challenging internship and job market – including any insights Katy might have for students looking to pursue opportunities in Washington, DC or kickstart a career in government and political affairs. For more information on opportunities to learn about public service careers check out the following resources: -Check out the Profiles in Public Service Podcast -What’s Your Call to Serve? Launching a Career in Federal Government virtual sessions- offered 3x throughout fall- strongly encourage students interested in federal careers to attend. You can register online and view/dates and times here. -Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program- summer 2023 application is now open through November 27th. Apply online- this is a PAID opportunity in federal government for undergraduate and graduate students (recent grads too!)- there are both DC-based and remote opportunities. Interested students are encouraged to attend a virtual info session- view dates/times and register here. -Cybersecurity Talent Initiative- learn more and apply here -Rosenthal Fellowship in International Affairs- learn more and apply here

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we enjoyed the opportunity to interview Nicole Gulatz as part of our Career Conversations series. Nicole graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in International Studies in 2007. She has served as Chief Development Officer of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin, was Vice President of Development of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, started her own consulting company and worked in Geneva, Switzerland as a Senior Officer in Partnerships and Resource Development for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. We asked Nicole about her time at UW Madison as well as her fascinating career path. We thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and hope you will too!

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were very happy to get to talk to Prof. Jon Pevehouse who teaches courses in both international relations and foreign policy for the Political Science department as well as the La Follette School of Public Affairs. We asked Prof. Pevehouse about how intensifying global differences over Taiwan’s status in the international order are fueling rising tensions between the island and China. We also asked him how Taiwan has the potential to be a flash point in US-China relations – with some analysts suggesting it could potentially lead to war. As always we learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Pevehouse. We hope you will too!

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful to talk with Professor Howard Schweber, a long-time friend of the pod, to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Prof. Schweber provided an in-depth analysis of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision and explained to us why he believes we are in the midst of a constitutional revolution. We learned so much from Prof. Schweber and enjoyed the conversation. We hope you will too.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Ethan vanderWilden, a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science department. Ethan studies political parties and electoral competition in Europe, the European Union and the United States. Some of his most recent research examines radical right electoral outcomes and divergences in radical right party strategies. In an interview conducted in late February, we asked Ethan about his research and its implication for the rise of right wing populist parties in Europe. We learned so much from Ethan and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too!

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are happy to welcome back Nils Ringe, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Jean Monnet EU Center for Comparative Populism, to talk about his new book, The Language of Politics: Multilingual Policymaking in the European Union. The book, published in early 2022, investigates the impact of politicians’ reliance on shared foreign languages and translation services on EU politics and argues that multilingualism depoliticizes policymaking by reducing its political nature and potential for conflict. We asked Prof. Ringe about the research that informs his book as well as the geopolitical space that the EU occupies in contemporary global politics generally. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Ringe. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Sue Robinson, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at UW-Madison about her latest book, News After Trump: Journalism’s Crisis of Relevance in a Changed Media Culture. We asked Prof. Robinson about the arguments presented in the book (co-authored with Prof. Matt Carlson from the University of Minnesota and Prof. Seth Carlson from the University of Oregon) as well as how this project ties into her broader teaching and research interests. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Robinson.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome back Prof. David Canon to talk about the future of voting rights reform. Prof. Canon provided us with a brief history of voting rights legislation in the United States and walked us through several Supreme Court rulings over the last decade that have altered election laws and practices throughout the country. He also gave us some insights into what ongoing efforts at election reform might look like in the future. As always, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Canon and learned so much. We hope you will too. Listen here.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Anton Shirikov, a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science department. Anton studies media, propaganda, misinformation, political polarization, and trust. Before graduate school, Anton worked as a journalist and an editor in Russian media. In an interview conducted last Friday afternoon, we asked Anton about his time as a journalist and how his research speaks to how Russian independent and state media covered the crisis at the Ukrainian border leading up to the invasion of Ukraine earlier this week. We learned so much from Anton, and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the opportunity to interview David Greenwood-Sanchez, a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science department. David is teaching a new seminar this spring called Environmental Politics and Indigeneity in the 21st Century. We asked David about this fascinating course as well his research and the community-based projects that inform his teaching. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with David and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to talk to PS alumni, Jeremy Kedziora. Prof. Kedziora, who teaches a very popular Public Policy course for the department, graduated from UW-Madison in 2004 with a BS in Chemistry and Political Science. He earned a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Rochester in 2012. Prof. Kedziora also spent ten years working for the CIA and is currently a Director of Data Science and Analytics at Northwestern Mutual. We talked to Jeremy about his time on campus and his accomplished career trajectory. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Jeremy and hope you will too. Listen here.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Markus Brauer, Professor of Psychology, at the University of Wisconsin. Prof. Brauer’s research focuses on group and intergroup processes. Prof. Brauer’s directs the Brauer Lab here at UW where his research has been at the forefront of national discussions about how to effectively addresses issues of prejudice and discrimination in a variety of settings including on college campuses as well as health care and business workplaces. We learned so much from Prof. Brauer, and enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to speak with ASM leaders, Adrian Lampron, Reez Bailey and Tyler Kazenberger about some of the key issues facing students on campus today. Adrian, Reez and Tyler walked us through ASM’s role in shared governance at UW-Madison. They also shared their insights into the search for a new Chancellor and what they view as important priorities in choosing a new leader for the University. We also asked them about the role of ASM in launching a partnership between UHS and UWPD in addressing emergency calls involving mental health crises which started last fall. We learned a lot from our discussion with Adrian, Reez, and Tyler and enjoyed the conversation. We hope you will too

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to talk with Prof. Tracey Holloway, the Gaylord Nelson Distinguished Professor at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Prof. Holloway holds joint appointments in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences. She also serves as the Team Lead for the NASA Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team, which connects NASA data with stakeholder interests in air quality management and public health. Prof. Holloway describes herself as an air quality scientist, working at the intersection of air quality, energy, climate, and public health. We asked Prof. Holloway about this fascinating cluster of research, teaching and policy interests as well as a number of initiatives and projects that inform her research and teaching. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Holloway, and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Laura Bishop. Laura graduated from UW-Madison with a B.A. in International Relations and Scandinavian Studies and earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan. Laura has a long and distinguished career working at the highest levels of politics and business. Currently the CEO and Founder of Purpose Strategies with a focus on advancing sustainability solutions and advising environmental strategies, Laura previously worked in Washington DC at the White House and State Department, directed Government Relations at Best Buy, and was the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. We talked to Laura about her time on campus and her accomplished career trajectory. We also sought Laura’s advice for students and alumni pursuing career pathways in the corporate and political world.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful for the opportunity to talk with Nathan Jandl, Assistant Director and Communications Director of the UW-Madison Office of Sustainability. In this role, Nathan works to develop campus and community partnerships and collaborate with campus leadership on sustainability strategy. Nathan earned his B.A. in English from Middlebury College in 2005. After working as a carpenter, a public relations professional, and an internet service migration specialist, he returned to the world of language and environmental studies. In 2016, he received his Ph.D. in English from UW-Madison. His academic work addresses the environmental humanities and 20th-century American literature and art. We had a thought-provoking discussion with Nathan that situated contemporary concerns about climate change at the intersection of literature and storytelling. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Nathan and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were happy to welcome back Mary Davis Michaud, a Faculty Associate at the LaFollette School of Public Policy to talk about the Health Policy Certificate for undergraduates. Mary offered us an inside look into the health policy certificate including the fascinating menu of courses available as well as the many career pathways that are open to public policy students in general. We learned a lot and enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to talk to DeVon Wilson, L&S Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dean Wilson previously directed the Center for Academic Excellence where he has been credited by leaders across the University Administration for transforming the campus experience for underrepresented students. Dean Wilson is also a sought-after expert in the national DEI space, and holds a research position in the Wisconsin Equity & Inclusion Laboratory at UW-Madison where he has focused on the academic integration of student-athletes and different learning outcomes in undergraduate education. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time with Dean Wilson.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to one of our PS alumni, Megan Arendt as part of our Career Conversations series. Megan is the Associate Director Of Communications at Action on Smoking and Health in Washington, DC. She graduated from UW-Madison in 2010 with a B.A. in Political Science and a certificate in African Studies. In 2014, Megan also received a certification in Communication and Media Studies from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Megan currently serves as a valued alumni mentor in the University’s Wisconsin in Washington program. We asked Megan about her time at UW Madison as well as her post-grad education and career path. We also asked her for advice for current students and recent graduates navigating a challenging internship and job market. Megan also offered some great insights for students looking to pursue opportunities in Washington, DC. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Megan and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Prof. Christine Durrance, an applied microeconomist concentrating in health economics and policy. Prof. Durrance’s research focuses on maternal, infant, and reproductive health; risky behavior and substance use; and antitrust and competition policy in health care markets. Prof. Durrance is also one of the investigators for the Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (CORE) at UW-Madison. Prof. Durrance shared her insights into the inequities in vaccine distribution across the globe. We also discussed several other research projects that inform her scholarship and teaching. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Durrance and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Erin Barbato, Director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School, about immigration politics and policy. We also asked Prof. Barabato about the recent grant she received to co-direct a Center for Dreamers at the University of Wisconsin that aims to assist undocumented immigrants in Wisconsin who were brought to this country as young children and remain here under the temporary, renewable protections of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Barbato and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to talk again to Prof. Jon Pevehouse who teaches a variety of courses in international relations and foreign policy for the Political Science department as well as the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Prof. Pevehouse is the new Chair of the Political Science department and is also teaching his very popular American Foreign Policy course this semester. Prof. Pevehouse helped us put the US presence in Afghanistan in an historical context and offered his insights into the Taliban’s return to power last month in the aftermath of the US withdrawal. Prof. Pevehouse also walked us through some of the short- and long-term foreign policy implications of the post- 9/11 wars more generally. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Steven Kulig, Associate Director at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Steve earned his bachelor of science degree in Economics from UW-Madison in 2007. After graduation, he spent over six years working as a legislative assistant in the Wisconsin State Senate. While working at the capitol, he attended the La Follette School part-time, earning his master's degree in public affairs in 2014. After graduating, he joined the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as a budget and policy analyst and then joined the La Follette School as administrator and career services coordinator in April 2016 before becoming the Associate Director at La Follette in 2018. We asked Steve about his time on campus as an undergrad, his experience as a legislative assistant and as a budget analyst, his decision to pursue an MPA, and about his current leadership role at La Follette. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Steve and hope you will too!

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to talk with Prof Reed Lei about the Chinese Politics class he is teaching in the fall and Chinese politics more generally. Prof Lei’s research and teaching interests include Autocracy, Chinese politics, local governments, political economy of development, public finance, and judicial politics. We asked Prof. Lei about the topics he plans to cover in his fall course as well as questions about some contemporary Chinese political issues and concerns in the international system more broadly. We learned a lot and enjoyed our conversation.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to , an Associate Professor for the School for Workers at UW-Madison to talk about an important and unique study he co-directed called “Voices of Wisconsin Workers - A Community Engaged Study of Essential Workers During the Pandemic.” We’ve spent some time on the podcast talking in generalities about the impact of COVID-19 on the economy generally, but we haven’t really gotten into crucial questions of how the pandemic has impacted the financial lives of many individual workers, especially those deemed essential (and never stopped going to work in places where the virus was circulating even without vaccines). We are fortunate to be able to address some of these questions in this interview with Prof. Ibarra who has been studying these issues throughout the pandemic. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Ibarra and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to have the opportunity to talk to Roger Ervin, who received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin Business School and teaches courses at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Roger is an accomplished global operating executive with experience in the public and private sectors. Roger’s career has spanned from working as a campaign field organizer to the highest levels of presidential politics and diplomatic service to serving as the CEO of a 5,000-employee global company operating in 40 countries. Roger was a senior advisor to the Biden 2020 presidential campaign and also served in the Clinton Administration as a Senior Advisor in the Africa Bureau of the State Department where he was deeply involved in some of the most crucial foreign policy matters of the time including helping Nelson Mandela’s rise to the presidency as well as resolving America’s intervention in Somalia and ending genocide in Rwanda. In May 2021, he joined Putnam Partners as a firm partner. Next spring, he will teach a course at La Follette called Strategic Public Management.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to have the opportunity to talk to Emilio Giuliani. Emilio graduated from UW-Madison in 2013 with majors in Political Science, History, and International Studies. He also earned certificates in European Studies and Global Cultures. After graduating, Emilio worked with the Embassy of Iraq in DC at the Middle East Institute, and then spent five years in Dubai working in education management. Currently, he is pursuing his JD at Arizona State where he is focusing on international law. He is working with an NGO in South Africa called Corruption Watch for the summer. We asked Emilio about his time on campus and his fascinating work experience in the Middle East. We also sought his advice for students who might want to follow a similar career path. We enjoyed our conversation with Emilio and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to talk to Jordan Ellenberg, Professor of Mathematics at UW-Madison to talk through some of the many varied and interesting topics he engages in his new book, Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy and Everything Else. The book, published in May, has received rave reviews nationally and internationally. Prof. Ellenberg offered his insights into the strengths of the rank choice voting process used in the recent NYC mayoral race. He also talked us through his research on gerrymandering and why he thinks it confronts us with the fact that “who sits in the legislature” is not a great formal proxy for “what the people want.” Prof. Ellenberg also made a convincing case for why geometry (and high level math learning more generally) is important for people participating in a democratic society. We thoroughly enjoyed our fun and wide-ranging discussion with Prof. Ellenberg and hope you will too.

Today on 1050 Bascom, we are excited to welcome back Laura Albert, professor of industrial and systems engineering at UW-Madison. Prof. Albert first joined us last summer to talk about Covid-19 testing and tracing and the return of major league baseball. Ten months later, COVID remains a global and national crisis -- though we now have effective vaccines and, in the US, case numbers are declining in seemingly hopeful ways again. We wanted to check-in with Prof. Albert for her insights on what we’ve learned about the virus, what the early models got right and wrong, and the impact of vaccines in the US and around the world. Prof. Albert also offered her take on what a return to something akin “normal” might look like and when we might see it happen. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Albert and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to collaborate with the Grasskamp Center for Real Estate at the UW-Madison Business School to talk to Stephen Malpezzi, Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, about the impact of the pandemic on cities across the nation and the world. Prof. Malpezzi shared his insights on how the pandemic has impacted employment rates, transportation, schools, housing costs, retail and consumption patterns and the distribution of wealth and income. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were excited to welcome back Professor Kathleen Bartzen Culver, the James E. Burgess Chair in Journalism Ethics and Director of the Center for Journalism Ethics in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications here at UW. Prof. Culver was just awarded Teacher of the Year at Scripps Howard, Recognizing Excellence in Journalism. We talked to Prof. Culver about the influence of infographics on social media and political communication in the context of her research and teaching and in the realm of media ethics. Prof. Culver also offered a fascinating and insightful take on the popular politicization of the term “cancel culture” and why she thinks it undermines meaningful discussion about the intent and consequences of harmful and misleading speech in political discourse. As always, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Culver.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Heidi Normandin, Director of Legislative Outreach at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. An alumni of the La Follette School, Heidi’s work most recently has focused on two major initiatives: The Wisconsin Family Impact Seminar and Campus Connect, a program that connects legislators with UW-Madison professors and researchers. Both efforts use a nonpartisan approach. We asked Heidi about these two initiatives and how they help realize the Wisconsin Idea in practice. Additionally, Heidi’s colleagues tell us that she could write a book on how to work effectively with legislators on both sides of the aisle. We also asked her about this unique and important skill for all sorts of policy and political related professions as well.

In this episode of1050 Bascom we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Prof. J. Michael Collins about his teaching, research and consulting work on personal finance and consumer decision-making. Prof. Collins is the faculty director for the Center for Financial Security at UW-Madison and holds faculty positions in the School of Human Ecology and the La Follette School of Public Affairs. He’s also a family economics specialist for the Division of Extension and an affiliate of the Institute for Research on Poverty and Demography and Ecology. Our conversation with Prof. Collins was fun and wide-ranging from his analysis of student debt relief to pandemic consumer decision-making to his invaluable professional development advice for anyone on the job market looking for an internship, first post-grad job or to advance in their current careers. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Collins and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful to interview Tana Johnson, Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science at the La Follette School of Public Affairs, to talk about global governance and institutions as well as policymaking in the public and private sectors. Prof. Johnson’s award-winning book Organizational Progeny: Why Governments are Losing Control over the Proliferating Structures of Global Governance shows that in a variety of policy areas, global governance structures are getting harder for national governments to control. We asked Prof. Johnson about her about her research in this work in the context of the global pandemic. We also talked through an interesting new course Prof. Johnson is teaching called “Public and Private Sectors in Policy Making.” We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Johnson and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to once again have the opportunity to talk to Kacie Lucchini Butcher, a public historian and award-winning museum curator who is the director of UW-Madison’s Public History Project. Last summer, we talked with Kacie about the re-emerging civil rights movement and about the mission of the project to acknowledge and recover “the stories of those who experienced prejudice on the UW-Madison campus.” Given the rise of anti-Asian sentiment in the US over the last year as well as an increase in violence against Asian-Americans, we wanted to talk to Kacie about the Public History Project’s publication of two pieces that dig into the history of individual Asian-American experiences at UW- Madison. The first is entitled, "The University of Wisconsin and Japanese American Students - 1941-44", and the second is, “Japanese American Badgers.” As always, we enjoyed our conversation with Kacie and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to welcome back Prof. Scott Straus to talk to him about his summer course, The Comparative Study of Genocide. We also wanted to touch base with Prof. Straus and wish him best wishes as he embarks on a new and exciting next stage of his career journey at UC-Berkeley next fall. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Straus and learned so much.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Kaden Paulson-Smith, a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science department and a Law and Society Graduate Fellow at the Institute for Legal Studies here at UW-Madison. Kaden will be teaching a new seminar this fall called The Global Politics of Policing. We asked Kaden about their work on global policing as well as other topics that inform their research and teaching. They also shared some of their plans for the class. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to once again talk to Barry Burden, Political Science Professor and Director of the Elections Research Center, about how the 2020 elections spurred new battles over voting rights. Prof. Burden shared his insights into why voting rights debates are escalating across the South and the Sun Belt. He also talked us through the disputes about whether some of these news laws will restrict voting or are instead meant to prevent election fraud. As always, we learned so much from Prof. Burden, and enjoyed our conversation.

As the global pandemic continues to raise questions about the future and stability of the job and internship market, 1050 Bascom is reaching out to successful Political Science grads to help us navigate these uncertain times. In this episode, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Aaron Kutnick. Aaron graduated with a degree in Political Science in 2007 and serves as a valued alumni mentor in our political science mentorship program. We talked to Aaron about his time at UW-Madison as well as his career path into the world of high-level political consulting as well as his current transition into the education sector. Aaron also offered some amazingly thoughtful on-the-ground advice for anyone on the internship or job market. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Aaron and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to welcome back Scott Gillespie, Editorial Page Editor and Vice President of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, to talk about media coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial. Scott is a UW-Madison Journalism School and Political Science alum. We really appreciated the opportunity to talk with Scott once again about living and working in Minneapolis over the last eleven months amidst protests, a heated election cycle, and a historic trial.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to have the opportunity to talk to PS alumni, Katie Harbath. Katie graduated from the UW-Madison School of Journalism with an additional major in Political Science in 2003. We talked to Katie about her time on campus as well as her accomplished career trajectory from high level politics to Facebook where she served as the Public Policy Director for the last ten years. Katie shared her insights into the evolution of political media, and talked about her goals for her own DC-based company, Anchor Change. Katie also offered some amazingly thoughtful on-the-ground career advice for anyone on the internship or job market. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Katie and learned so much.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Prof. Scott Mobley, Associate Director of the Center for Liberal Democracy to talk about his research and teaching interests in international security and civil-military relations. Prof. Mobley, a retired naval officer, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and holds an M.A. in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also earned and M.A. and Ph.D. in History at the UW–Madison. Prof. Mobley shared his insights on the major international security issues facing the United States today. We also asked him about the fundamental questions at the core of his popular course, “The Civil-Military Paradox in U.S. Politics and Society.” We thoroughly ennjoyed our conversation with Prof. Mobley and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview Prof. Gregory Nemet to talk about technological change and environmental policy. Prof. Nemet is the author of How Solar Became Cheap: A Model for Low-Carbon Innovation. We asked Prof. Nemet about his book as well the other projects and initiatives that inform his research and teaching. Prof. Nemet shared his insights into new and innovative ways to address climate change at the state, national and international level. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Nemet and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview Lauren Schmitz, Professor of Public Affairs to talk about her work on the intersection of public policy and human genetics. Her research uses social, genomic, and epigenomic data to examine how inequalities in the social environment shape disparities in people’s health, education and socioeconomic outcomes. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Schmitz, and learned so much.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to have the opportunity to talk to PS alumni, Amed Khan. Amed is the President of Paradigm Global Group Inc. He also serves as senior advisor to the Clinton-Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative. Amed is the founder of Elpida Home, an innovative non-profit in Thessaloniki, Greece, which has helped thousands of Syrian, Iraqi, and Afghan refugees. As the Founder and President of the Zaka Khan Foundation, he also supports reconstruction projects in Iraq and throughout the Middle East. We talked to Amed about his time on campus and his accomplished career trajectory. Amed also walked us through several recent articles he has authored about US relations in the Middle East as well as with China in the context of human rights issues and concerns. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Amed and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview David Weimer, Professor of Political Economy at the La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Political Science here at UW-Madison. Prof. Weimer’s research focuses broadly on policy making and institutional design. Although most of his recent research has addressed issues in health policy, he has studied the areas of energy security, natural resource policy, education, and criminal justice. We asked him about some of these areas of his teaching and research, as well as his recent award-winning article, “Monetizing Bowser: A Contingent Valuation of the Statistical Value of Dog Life”. We learned a lot from Prof. Weimer, and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to interview Menzie Chinn, Professor of Public Affairs and Economics. Prof. Chinn shared his research and insights into how Covid-19 has impacted the US economy as well as international finance and global trade -- and what the future might hold. We learned so much from Prof. Chinn and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of the 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to speak with Marwa Shalaby, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and Political Science, to reflect on the Arab Spring 10 years later. Prof. Shalaby walked us through the history and evolution of the protests over the last decade. She also offered her insights into research suggesting that the sparks of revolutionary change remain and that the hard work of democratic reform continues in the region. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Shalaby and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to interview Badger alumni, Jamal Habibi, who was appointed by President Biden to be the Chief of Staff of the Rural Housing Service at the US Department of Agriculture. Jamal is a 2011 Badger grad who majored in Political Science and Languages and Cultures of Asia. Prior to his current position, Jamal worked as a Senior Associate at the Opportunity Finance Network and held executive positions at Discovery Inc. and the US Department of Treasury. We asked Jamal about his time on campus and he shared with us his career pathway to his new leadership role at the Department of Agriculture.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to interview Susan Webb Yackee, Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs and Professor of Political Science. Prof. Yackee is currently conducting research for the IBM Center for the Business of Government to be shared with the Biden Administration. The project seeks to offer recommendations aimed at facilitating increased public engagement in regulatory policy-making processes. We asked Prof. Yackee about this important research. We also talked through the La Follette School’s popular undergraduate Public Policy certificate, and its expanding course offerings. We enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Yackee and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful to speak with Manuel Teodoro, Professor of Public Affairs at the La Follette School of Public Affairs, to talk about water, environmental policy, and public utilities. We also asked Prof. Teodoro for his take on the breakdown of public utilities in Texas during the recent winter storm that left hundreds of thousands without electricity and heat for several days. We learned so much from Prof. Teodoro and had a fun and interesting conversation. For more on Manny and his research, check out http://mannyteodoro.com!

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to collaborate with the La Follette School of Public Affairs to talk about with Tim Smeeding, Professor of Public Affairs and Economics, about the impact of the pandemic on inequality, employment and poverty. Prof. Smeeding offered his insights into current legislation that seeks to reduce poverty by expanding the help that the government gives families with children. Prof. Smeeding explains why this legislation, which has bipartisan support in Congress, is key to addressing childhood poverty. He also shared advice to students interested in public policy career paths. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Smeeding and learned so much.