Lorelei Kelly is an expert on building inclusive and informed democratic systems. She leads the Resilient Democracy Coalition (RDC) and is based at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University. The coalition assesses how data, technology, and new engagement methods can help build a more resilient democracy, specifically focused on Congress.

Links we think you'll like:

• Lorelei's Twitter: @loreleikelly
• More about Lorelei
• Huffington Post Piece
• Co-authored book - Policy Matters: Educating Congress on Peace and Security

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

A deeper look at infrastructure; the Texas power crisis; a sneak peek at Thursday's interview with congressional and civil-military expert, Lorelei Kelly; another scandal in Texas for this week's documentary recommendation; and more on today's episode!

Links we think you'll like:

• Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
• American Cancer Society
• The V Foundation for Cancer Research

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Dr. Napp Nazworth is a political analyst, writer, and editor. Dr. Nazworth worked in academia and journalism and provides writing and commentary in the area of Christianity and politics in the U.S.

Links we think you’ll like:

• Napp’s Decision to Leave the Christian Post

• Napp’s website where you can get his newsletter and podcast “Protestants and Politics”

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Are evangelical Christians becoming more extremist; a sneak peek at Thursday's interview with evangelical political analyst, Dr. Napp Nazworth; a free documentary you should watch (directed by Nancy Pelosi's daughter, Alexandra Pelosi); and a lot more on today's episode!

Links we think you'll like:

• Evangelical work on immigration
• Paul Frymer's "Uneasy Alliances"
• Documentary "Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi"

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Tennessee House of Representative member John Gillespie joins us for an interview on this week's Faculty Lounge. John represents District 97 inside of Shelby Tennessee, the home of Memphis. 

Connect with John:

• Email
• Campaign Website
• Government Website

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

What's the big deal with the first 100 days of a Presidency, Russia, Myanmar coups, a sneak peek at Thursday’s interview with Rep. John Gillespie, listener questions, and more!

Links We Think You'll Like:

• Swamp Talk: COVID Relief Bill
• Myanmar Coup Aerobics
• Pew Research Most Important Issues

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Paul Johnson is a journalist and political reporter for the High Point Enterprise. Our conversation covers what it's like covering politics in 2021, the 2020 elections in North Carolina, politicians & social media, and much more. 

Links We Think You'll Like:

• Paul's Twitter @HPEpaul
• Paul's article on Black Women reflecting on VP Harris making history

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Today we take a deep dive into the politics of K-12 and higher education. You also get a preview of Thursday's interview with political journalist and reporter Paul Johnson. We wrap up today's episode answering listener questions ranging from University textbook prices to standardized testing during the pandemic to online courses and more!

Links We Think You'll Like:

• Arkansas Bill
• Harris Rebuttal to 1619 Project
• 1776 Report

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

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Dr. Eli Dourado is an economist, regulatory hacker, and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity (CGO). He is working to dramatically increase the pace of innovation and economic growth, especially in hard tech and aerospace. Our conversation covers minimum wage, what it's like working at a policy research think tank, supersonic aviation, flight sharing, and much more!

Links We Think You'll Like:

• Eli's Website
• Eli's Twitter @elidourado
• Article on supersonic transport
• Article on a new voting system
• Center for Growth and Opportunity

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.