Policy matters. From under the radar regulations to innovations in social policy, the Trachtenberg WonkCast navigates the wonky world of policy so you don't get lost in the weeds. Jessica Blackband steers this roundtable discussion while regular contributors Natalia Abrahams, Haley Dunn, Erik LaDue, Katherine Lundie, Gabe Moss, Eli Richman, and Nathan Rupp offer their analyses of crucial policy topics served up by a range of special guests.

GW WonkCast S3E5-1: Below the Fold: NYC Turnstile Jumping and Nuclear Waste Storage

Policy matters. From under the radar regulations to innovations in social policy, the Trachtenberg WonkCast navigates the wonky world of policy so you don't get lost in the weeds. Regular contributors offer their analyses of crucial policy topics served up by a range of special guests.

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In this episode, the GW WonkCast team welcomes guests Richard Kahlenberg and Da’Shon Carr to speak about the repercussions of the recent Affirmative Action decision made by… Read more "GW WonkCast S7E2 – Leveling the field: What comes after Affirmative Action?"

GW WonkCast S7E2 – Leveling the field: What comes after Affirmative Action?

The GW WonkCast has returned! Season 7, Episode 1 begins after nearly a year hiatus with a new team, co-host Ali Ulin, co-host Nathan Varnell and producer… Read more "GW WonkCast S7E1 – “Let’s Just Make It All Free”: A Conversation on State Welfare Policy with Matt Bruenig & David Trimmer"

GW WonkCast S7E1 – “Let’s Just Make It All Free”: A Conversation on State Welfare Policy with Matt Bruenig & David Trimmer

Join WonkCast host William Somes for a special interview with Garrett Kephart (MPP ’07) and Chris Smith (MPA ’86) from the Trachtenberg School Advisor Council. In this… Read more "GW WonkCast S6E5: How do you solve a problem like climate change? A surprising proposal from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission presents one solution"

GW WonkCast S6E5: How do you solve a problem like climate change? A surprising proposal from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission presents one solution

Join WonkCast host William Somes for a special interview with Sarah Nichols, the Sustainable Maine Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, an environmental advocacy organization.… Read more "GW WonkCast S6E4: A Case Study of Waste Management in Maine with Sarah Nichols"

GW WonkCast S6E4: A Case Study of Waste Management in Maine with Sarah Nichols

Join WonkCast host William Somes for a special interview with Policy Perspectives author Allison Woolverton, who’s research titled Management of an Aquifer Threatened by Saltwater Intrusion will… Read more "GW WonkCast: Interview with Policy Perspectives’ Allison Woolverton"

GW WonkCast S3E5-1: Below the Fold: NYC Turnstile Jumping and Nuclear Waste Storage

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