Host Taylor T. and Scott Granberg-Rademacker discuss political polarization, how to overcome it, and what it means to contemporary society.

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.

Host Ben L. talks with guests Sophie N. and Allyson W. about civic engagement and getting involved in your community.

Dr. Amelia Pridemore visits with singer/guitarist Dave Simonett from the band Trampled by Turtles to talk about entertainment policy and music.

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.

Taylor T. talks with Political Science Professor Dr. Fred Slocum about how American Presidents have been historically classified.

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Dr. Pat Nelson from the Department of Criminal Justice about political violence and terrorism.

Minnesota 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.

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with guests Allison W. and Ben L. about political branding, social media, and why the algorithms seem to know us better than we know ourselves.

Host Scott Granberg-Rademacker sits down with Urban and Regional Studies Professor Dr. Miriam Porter to talk about all things local government--including a "Top 5" list!