This special episode features only a Below the Fold segment that dives deep into current policy issues that minority groups face. Moderator Jessica Blackband, co-Host Katherine Lundie,… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E10: Treating Diverse Groups as Homogenous”
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GW WonkCast S2E9: Bridging Government and Technology
Keeping up with technology innovation isn’t just hard for consumers; it’s hard for policy makers, too. This week’s GW WonkCast features special guest GW MPP Cory Lancaster… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E9: Bridging Government and Technology”
GW WonkCast S2E8: The Role of Political Appointees in Government
On Nov. 24, Richard Cordray stepped down as the director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB), a bureau that protects consumers from financial fraud. This made… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E8: The Role of Political Appointees in Government”
GW WonkCast S2E7: Defense Spending
How is our national security funded? Special guest MPP Amanda Swanson, who focuses on defense policy, joins the GW WonkCast team to discuss the National Defense Authorization… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E7: Defense Spending”
GW WonkCast S2E6: The Clean Water Rule
In episode six, the GW WonkCast team talks with Phillip Musegaas, Vice President of Programs and Litigation at Potomac Riverkeeper, an environmental nonprofit that works to protect the… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E6: The Clean Water Rule”
GW WonkCast S2E5: U.S. & Afghanistan Policy
This episode of the GW WonkCast features guest Hakim Jan, an independent researcher from Afghanistan. Jan has a background in political science and national security studies and… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E5: U.S. & Afghanistan Policy”
GW WonkCast S2E4: Education Policy and Student Loans
The Perkins federal loan program expired on Sept. 30. In light of this, what is the state of federal loans for education in America? Guest Ashley Walsh,… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E4: Education Policy and Student Loans”
GW WonkCast S2E3: Immigration Policy & DACA
Trachtenberg alumni and Policy Analyst at Education Reform Now Janette Martinez joins the GW WonkCast crew to discuss the administration’s efforts to end DACA, Deferred Action for… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E3: Immigration Policy & DACA”
GW WonkCast S2E2: How States Target Abortion Clinics Through TRAP Laws
Policy Perspectives’ Editor-in-Chief Jessica Burnell joins the WonkCast crew in our second episode this season to discuss how states use TRAP laws to restrict abortion. These laws… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E2: How States Target Abortion Clinics Through TRAP Laws”
GW WonkCast Season 2 Premier: Artificial Intelligence
Welcome back listeners to season two of GW WonkCast! In this inaugural episode, GW MPP student Michael Steinberg joins us to discuss AI and tech policy. Will… Read more “GW WonkCast Season 2 Premier: Artificial Intelligence”
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