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James Ladi Williams MPA ’18

A zip code can define one’s destiny and, for many, this means a lifetime of poverty. To move people out of poverty, governments will need to make…

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Rich Harwood MPA ’84

As the president and founder of the Harwood Institute of Public Innovation, Rich Harwood, MPA '84, is passionate about seeing communities do their…

Rich

Politics & Polls #240: ‘Alligator Candy’ & the Strength of Community (David Kushner)

Julian Zelizer sits down with David Kushner to discuss his new podcast Alligator Candy, which is based on his memoir of the same name. The podcast…

Politics & Polls #239: Did Bill Barr Corrupt the DOJ? (Elie Honig)

How did Bill Barr alter the effectiveness of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) during his time as President Donald Trump's attorney general? Elie…

Politics & Polls #238: The Truth is Out There...Somewhere (Adam Frank)

Is there life on other planets? Are UFOs evidence of such life? Astrophysicist Adam Frank joins Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang…

Politics & Polls #237: Nixon at War (Kurt Andersen)

President Richard M. Nixon is perhaps best known for the Watergate scandal and becoming the first U.S. president to…

Politics & Polls #236: JFK, MLK, and Nine Long Days

The arrest of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sent the 1960 Kennedy Campaign into overdrive in the last nine days of a historic campaign for the…

Politics & Polls #235: Big Tech, Big Data, and Big Lies

Online misinformation runs rampant on social media and is having tangible impacts on American society. What can be done to combat the spread of these…

Martín E. De Simone MPP ’18

Martín E. De Simone MPA ’18

Martín E. De Simone MPA ’18 works as an education specialist for the World Bank in the Western and Central Africa region. Before that, he…

Martín E. De Simone MPP ’18

Politics & Polls #234: Why People Believe Falsehoods (From Vaccines to Votes)

We're living in a political disinformation era. Public opinion is sharply divided not just on the facts, but what actually constitutes fact or…

#233: Why Democrats Should be Bold But Careful (Paul Starr)

How much time does the Biden administration have until Republicans revitalize their strength or even expand in the midterms? This is a question…

#232: Liz Cheney Ousting, Census Accuracy & Vaccine Persuasion

Catching up on the politics of the week, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss how Rep. Liz Cheney was ousted from her role as House Republican…

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Yasmin Elhady MPP ’15

Yasmin Elhady MPP ’15 is an attorney, public policy specialist, and stand-up comedian. She’s performed all over Washington, D.C., including at The…

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Politics & Polls #231: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan (Matt Yglesias)

The Biden Administration is steadfastly pushing through a $4.1 trillion infrastructure plan, which some are comparing to President Franklin D…

Politics & Polls #230: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold (Ross Benes)

After the election of Donald Trump, rural America — which made up a good portion of Trump's base — quickly became a focal point. Authors like J.D…

Politics & Polls #229: Can Immigrants Still Chase the American Dream? (Sarah Coleman)

Given today's anti-immigrant, nativist sentiments, is the American Dream even still possible for immigrants to the U.S.? For decades, the politics…

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Immigration & White Xenophobia in the United States (Doug Massey)

On the campaign trail in 2015, candidate Donald Trump referred to Mexicans as “criminals” and “rapists,” inciting disdain from Hispanics, Latinos,…

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Politics & Polls #228: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency (Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)

President Joe Biden is approaching his 100th day in office, yet his ultimate win against incumbent Donald Trump was never a foregone conclusion. In…

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Robert L. Gordon III MPA ’89

Using new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to improve humanity is at the core of Robert L. Gordon MPA '89's work. As chief growth…

Rob Gordon

Politics & Polls #227: 40 Acres, a Mule, and an Early Civil Rights Champion (Bruce Levine)

An often-forgotten champion for racial justice in America is Thaddeaus Stevens, a 19th century statesman. He was a leader of the young Republican…

Politics & Polls #226: Racism at its Roots (Don Lemon)

As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Don Lemon's monologues on racism, antiracism, and the nation's systemic flaws speak for his millions of…

Politics & Polls #225: Conspiracies in American Politics (Michael Butter and Nancy Rosenblum)

Conspiracy theories are embedded in American history, though today they circulate at speeds we haven't seen before. Qanon, or Q, is a modern-day…

Politics & Polls #224: American Rescue Plan, Vaccines & the Filibuster

Within the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency, he’s already signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as the vaccine roll-out is…

Annamie Paul MPA ’01

Annamie Paul is the leader of the Green Party of Canada. She is the first Black Canadian and first Jewish woman to be elected leader of a major…

Politics & Polls #223: John Marshall's Full Legacy (Robert Strauss)

John Marshall may be one of the most influential founders to never become President. As an early chief justice, he was a principal founder of the U.S…