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FAQs about Getting to the Bottom of It:How many episodes does Getting to the Bottom of It have?The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.
November 06, 2025Men's, women's basketball tip off determined to claw up A-10 ranksOn this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen take a look into the upcoming GW Men's and Women's Basketball season. Podcast reporters Aadarshini Vijesh and Jessica Rowe sit down with Senior Sports Editor Ben Spitalny and Basketball Editor Ryan Jainchill to break down what happened over the offseason and give their insight on the season ahead....more15minPlay
October 28, 2025Understanding GW's FY2026 budget cutsOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen break down the University's decision to slash expenditures in recent months as it responds to pressures from headwinds compounding higher education finances. Podcast reporter Ida Liben speaks with Gianna Jakubowski, The Hatchet's administration and finance editor, about the effects these cuts are having across campus....more14minPlay
October 22, 2025How the government shutdown affects GW studentsOn this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen explore how the government shutdown is impacting GW students. Podcast reporter Maddie Flesch speaks with members of the GW community about the shutdown’s effects on internships, financial aid and campus employment....more6minPlay
October 05, 2025To squash or not to squash: professor, students talk spotted lanternfliesOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen discuss the invasive spotted lanternfly's intrusion into Washington, D.C. Podcast reporter Ida Liben speaks with students and John Lill, a professor of biology at GW who specializes in insect ecology, about the bugs and how to approach them....more11minPlay
September 29, 2025The Washington Commanders return to DCOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen discuss the Washington Commanders' planned relocation to Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in DC. Podcast reporters Alyssa Wismar, Jessica Rowe and Maddie Flesch speak to GW community members and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A Treasurer Sean Youngstone about how the Commanders’ homecoming will affect the Foggy Bottom and DC economies and culture....more17minPlay
September 19, 2025Democratic, Republican students come together in listening circles after Charlie Kirk's killingOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen attend bipartisan discussions hosted by student groups after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and speak with attendees and organizers about the future of American politics....more11minPlay
September 08, 2025Recapping Summer 2025 NewsOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen sit down with assistant news editor Gianna Jakubowski covering the University administration and finances beat and news editor Ella Mitchell covering metro news to rehash the top Foggy Bottom and GW stories from this summer....more19minPlay
April 28, 2025GW Ice Hockey president discusses the Washington Capitals' historic seasonOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Kieran Laffey, the president of GW Ice Hockey, about Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking season and the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup playoff hopes....more7minPlay
April 07, 2025Former Student Government Association presidents provide updates on post-presidencies, give advice to current candidatesOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with John Richardson, the SGA president between 2011 and 2012, and Nick Gumas, the SGA president between 2014 and 2015, about life after office and the upcoming SGA elections....more11minPlay
March 30, 2025Ukrainian-American student dives into Russo-Ukrainian War peace talks, personal impactOn this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Vladyslav Zaytsev, a first-year and a member of the GW Ukrainian-American Student Association, about the negotiations between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia....more12minPlay
FAQs about Getting to the Bottom of It:How many episodes does Getting to the Bottom of It have?The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.