Public Problems

In this episode, Host Justin Bullock discusses DACA and Immigration Reform with Colton Haffey, Katie Leach, Keefer Patterson, Yi-Fan Wang, and Maheen Zahid. They discuss DACA, its history, its challenges, and possible paths forward.

Enjoy!

Season 3 Episode #8: On Student Debt in The US by Justin Bullock

Season 3 Episode #7: Gun Policy in America by Justin Bullock

Season 3 Episode #6: Private Prisons by Justin Bullock

The Facebook event with the following details can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/331158434346206/

When: Spring 2019, Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm, beginning January 15

Where: Google Classroom & Google Meet

Who: Hosted by Professor Justin B. Bullock

How: Register HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_IIPI-ndUg7Bih7Dd_9ZJ0XMfQ_v9rgCEuDUbbucsQkHzuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Book Club Agenda Here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jdnODvh44UP3W4yj6p9PVbzkO-6htgVu

The Decision Making in Government and Public Service: Book Club & Online Discussion introduces decision making in government and public service. Our books and discussions we will cover several approaches to decision making at both the individual and the organizational level. We will explore the current empirical science of the mind, behavioral economics, intelligence, and administrative decision making. Each week there will be readings and questions posted in online discussion boards. Eight lectures on these topics will be provided by the host. Additionally, a weekly live conversation will be hosted for those who want to discuss the books together in video format.

My only request for registration is that you provide your name, a TAMU or GMAIL email account, and make a minimum online donation of $25 to the Bush School of Former Student Scholarship Program. This program provides scholarship(s) funds to a current Bush School student. When you do donate, please put “Book Club” in the additional comments. I’m hoping to raise $1,000.

If you have any questions, the host, Justin Bullock, can be reached at [email protected].

In this episode, Justin Bullock talks with Professor Kenneth Meier about country music and political identity. Professor Meier has a forthcoming article in Social Science Quarterly titled "Looking for Meaning in All the Wrong Places: Country Music and the Politics of Identity"

The abstract of this paper can be found here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/ssqu.12556

Season 3 Episode #4: Mental Health & Disaster Recovery by Justin Bullock

Season 3 Episode #3: Distracted Driving by Justin Bullock

Season 3 Episode #2: Voter Turnout by Justin Bullock

Season 3 Episode 1: Opioid Crisis & Texas is now available!

These researchers, Congyi Dai, Ellie Hooper, James McKenzie, John Thomson do a wonderful job laying out the background of the National Opioid Crisis, discussing its impacts on Texas, and possible strategies for combatting this crisis.

It's worth the listen.

Enjoy!