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A podcast hosted by the Political Science Program and the Politics and Policy Student Organization at Minnesota State University, Mankato, that discusses issues of politics, governance, public policy,... more
FAQs about Government 101:How many episodes does Government 101 have?The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.
July 01, 2026Controversial U.S. Elections Part 2 (21st century)There have been a lot of accusations and claims about stolen elections and voter fraud in recent elections. This is Part 2 of a series on controversial elections to discuss the issue of stolen elections and voter fraud in the U.S. It examines controversies and accusations regarding recent elections and the increased frequency of claims of stolen elections and voter fraud....more19minPlay
June 26, 2026Controversial U.S. Elections Part 1 (19th and 20th centuries)There have been a lot of accusations and claims about stolen elections and voter fraud in recent elections. This is Part 1 of a series on controversial elections to discuss the issue of stolen elections and voter fraud in the U.S. It summarizes the controversies of the 1800, 1824, 1876, 1888, 1916 and 1960 elections....more14minPlay
April 22, 2025Political PolarizationHost Taylor T. and Scott Granberg-Rademacker discuss political polarization, how to overcome it, and what it means to contemporary society....more35minPlay
April 08, 2025Part 2: Electoral Blowouts (1972 Election)Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 2 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1972 landslide win by Richard Nixon over George McGovern. Scott insults Matt's favorite football team while considering the fallout from the 1972 burglary at the Watergate Hotel....more16minPlay
April 01, 2025Civic EngagementHost Ben L. talks with guests Sophie N. and Allyson W. about civic engagement and getting involved in your community....more22minPlay
March 25, 2025An Interview with Musician Dave SimonettDr. Amelia Pridemore visits with singer/guitarist Dave Simonett from the band Trampled by Turtles to talk about entertainment policy and music....more34minPlay
March 04, 2025Part 1: Electoral Blowouts (1984 Election)Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 1 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1984 landslide win by Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale. Kevin is accused of getting election updates via telegraph which is still faster than the Pony Express that Scott gets his news from....more21minPlay
February 25, 2025Classifying the PresidentsTaylor T. talks with Political Science Professor Dr. Fred Slocum about how American Presidents have been historically classified....more17minPlay
February 18, 2025Political Violence and TerrorismScott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Dr. Pat Nelson from the Department of Criminal Justice about political violence and terrorism....more24minPlay
February 11, 2025President Trump's cabinet appointmentsMinnesota State Mankato students Taylor T. talks with Salvatore A. and Sophie N. about President Trump's likely Cabinet appointments. As a note to our listeners, this episode was recorded on December 10th, before President Trump took office....more39minPlay
FAQs about Government 101:How many episodes does Government 101 have?The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.