Public Problems

In this episode, our hosts discuss Fourth of July celebrations, recent Congressional decisions, and the implications of AI on social media platforms. Listen in as we hit on a variety of current issues, in particular, the impacts of tech companies and how their data collection poses privacy/security concerns for their users.

This week, our hosts take to discussing news on President Trump, the Sul Ross statue at Texas A&M, and ongoings of the current pandemic. As well, we converse a bit on recent rulings from the Supreme Court and their potential implications. Listen here!

Listen to our newest episode as our hosts discuss the protests, riots, and race-related issues stemming from current events. We take a look into some of the systemic variables contributing to the modern racial climate along with the responses from lawmakers and elected officials.

Listen as the episode discusses how state and local governments are responding to the pandemic, and what impacts it may have on them financially and politically. Our hosts sit with Professors Ann Bowman and Robert Greer to examine these issues more closely and offer what they believe the effects will be.

People are having to rely on technology now more than ever to accomplish school and work-related tasks. How will this increasing reliance affect privacy within our democracy, and what should people be aware of during these times? Listen now to hear some answers to these questions!

What impacts will COVID-19 have on federalism and states' rights? How will this pandemic affect state economies and consumer spending? What steps can governors and other state actors take in ameliorating the negative externalities they now face? Listen as our hosts discuss answers to these questions!

In this episode, Dr. Justin Bullock sits with health economist Dr. David Bradford to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19. Namely, they converse on how this pandemic will affect the private and public sectors, along with the mark it could leave globally. Give it a listen!

In the third installment of our Encampment series, co-host Justin Bullock interviews the team that went to Brownsville, Texas to hear their insights from the trip. The team discusses what they saw, their reactions, and their thoughts on how to proceed in the future when dealing with policies concerning refugees and asylum seekers. A special thank you to Mary Lu Hare, Angela Sayre, and Scott Spreier for agreeing to be a part of this series.

Links for World Central Kitchen & Team Brownsville:

https://wck.org/

https://www.teambrownsville.org/

In this episode, our hosts take to Zoom for a live recording of Uncorked. Listen as we discuss how the pandemic is expected to affect factors such as national security and higher education. As well, we converse on the international response to COVID-19 and how the US has played a role during this crisis.

Concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic? Interested in what health and disease experts are saying on the subject? Listen as our hosts chat with Professor Andrew Natsios, Director of the Scowcroft Institute, on what nations are doing to confront the crisis on our newest episode!