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The Big Tent: a place for heavy news with a light touch, from public affairs experts. Each week, Boise State University professors Jaci Kettler, Charlie Hunt, Jen Schneider, Nisha Bellinger, and Luke ... more
FAQs about The Big Tent:How many episodes does The Big Tent have?The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.
July 14, 2026Graham Platner Withdrawl, SCOTUS, and Top of MindThis week, Jaci and Lori join us to discuss the circumstances around Graham Platner's U.S Senate withdrawl. They also discuss some interesting takeaways from this year's SCOTUS term. Last but not least, Top of Mind!...more28minPlay
July 06, 2026SCOTUS on Campaign Finance Law, America 250, and Top of MindThis week, Charlie, Jen and Jaci discuss the recent SCOTUS strike on campaign finance law. They also discuss celebrations and sentiment for America 250. Last but not least, Top of Mind! ...more29minPlay
June 29, 2026Bipartisan Housing Bill, Mamdani Endorsements and Top of MindThis week, hosts, Charlie and Lori, discuss the lack of Trump's signature on a recent bipartisan push for housing affordability,. They also discuss the success candidates, endorsed by Mamdani, have had in the primaries. Last but not least, Nisha joins the team for Top of Mind!...more30minPlay
June 23, 2026Algae in the Reflecting Pool, US-Iran MOU, and Top of MindThis week, Jen, Charlie, and Nisha discuss the reflecting pool saga, UFC fight at the White House, and other DC happenings. Then, Nisha breaks down the US-Iran MOU to end the war. Last but not least, Top of Mind!...more30minPlay
June 17, 2026Looking Ahead: Supreme Court Decisions, and Top of MindThis week, Jaci and Charlie welcome a new host, Dr. Lori Hausegger! Lori, also a professor at Boise State University, studies the courts, and is here to give us her insights upcoming Supreme Court decisions. ...more30minPlay
June 08, 2026First of June Primaries, and Top of MindThis week, Charlie and Jaci discuss the first round of primary results in the month of June, first in red states, then blue. Last but not least, Top of Mind! ...more30minPlay
May 29, 2026Party Politics, DNC Autopsy Report, and Top of MindThis week, Charlie and Nisha discuss recent happening's in party politics, following Primary elections. They also discuss the 2024 election autopsy report from the DNC. Then, a Top of Mind about protests in Bolivia and the Pope and AI!...more26minPlay
May 25, 2026Idaho Primary Results, Cuba, Ebola, and Top of MindThis week, Jaci, Jen and Nisha breakdown some key results in Idaho's primary elections. Then Nisha updates us on recent news in Cuba-US relations, as well as updates us on the Ebola outbreak. Then, Top of Mind! ...more28minPlay
May 19, 2026DC Renovations, Canvas Hack, Top of MindOur hosts, Jaci, Jen, and Charlie discuss the Trump Admin's DC Renovations, including the White House ballroom and Lincoln Memorial pool. They also discuss the Canvas hack and the impact it had on them as University Professors. Last but not least, Top of Mind! ...more28minPlay
May 11, 2026Looking ahead, 2026 MidtermsThe 2026 Midterms are less than 6 months away. Listen, to hear Jaci, Charlie and Nisha discuss what we might expect, come this November. ...more27minPlay
FAQs about The Big Tent:How many episodes does The Big Tent have?The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.