In this episode, Professor Josh Hastey returns to discuss what strategies the  United States, and world, should take when dealing with China in the wake of the Coronavirus.

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The debate on re-opening the economy has largely come down on partisan lines, but in this episode, Dr. Nolte cuts across the partisan divide and evaluates and explains the arguments with empathy for all. He implores that we, as a society, come together during this time to figure out the best solution rather than assuming the worst about others because their opinion on how to handle this crisis moving forward differs from yours. Everybody wants what is best for society, and now is the time to show love and grace to all of our neighbors because this is a difficult and unprecedented time for everyone.

In this exciting episodes, Dr. Nolte discusses international elections with expert Hank Jones (the newest faculty member of the Robertson School of Government). They cover a range of topics including how to deal with alleged mobsters, how different administrations have handled international foreign relations over the years, and why you should ALWAYS ask as many questions as possible when beginning a new job.

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In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses how Coronavirus has affected religious freedom and discusses the constitutional principles behind why churches are allowed to be closed down, and explains how and why religious leaders and local governments should work together in the face of this pandemic.

Coronavirus has changed life as we know it dramatically, but how will COVID change our lives and the political landscape in the future? In this episode, Dr. Nolte considers what life in the United States will look like in the next few years, how our international relations will change, and examines how our local politicians deeply affect our lives. 

In this episode, Dr. Nolte discusses the histories of Islam and Christianity, how the structure of Islam is different than Christianity, and whether or not Islam is compatible with ideas such as women's rights

This week, Dr. Nolte discusses the relationship between capitalism and virtue. He explains the history of capitalism and argues that without virtue, capitalism would not be able to exist.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte looks at the responses of several more authoritarian leaning countries and how they have handled the Coronavirus. He also delves into why so many countries and global organizations refuse to recognize Taiwan as a state, and why it could never successfully be reintegrated into China.

In this episode, Dr. Nolte analyzes the responses of the United States, China, and Russia in regards to how they are handling the Coronavirus. He explains that despite the fact that democracies are often "messier" in how they respond, the fact that they share the truth of a given situation and learn from their mistakes is infinitely more valuable than any lies that an authoritarian country spits out.

"Political science requires sacrifice, and sometimes it requires sacrificing our deeply held convictions about the inadequacy of things like deep-dish pizza." To hear all about everyone's favorite food (pizza, of course), path-dependency, and the politics of institutional change, go ahead and listen to this thrilling episode wherever you find your podcasts!