The Big Tent

This week, Jaci and Charlie sit down with Chris Cargill to talk about the Mountain States Policy Center, as well as policy research, and policy AI tools, and school choice. Listen to learn more about what Idaho legislature sessions look like, and what is in store this year!

This week, Jen, Nisha and Charlie talk about new changes in Meta content moderation policies, "AI Slop", and recap last year's elections worldwide! They discuss what changes in content moderation could mean for the internet, why 2024 was a big year for elections everywhere, and what their results mean. During Top of Mind, they also discuss the January 6 Capitol insurrection, Los Angeles' wildfires, and elections to look out for in 2025.

Checkout other projects by the hosts:

Charlie's Blog: https://youarehere.substack.com/

Nisha's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@professornisha

Jaci and Charlie's other Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1259047598/scandalized

Logan Finney, Associate Producer at Idaho Public Television, join Nisha and Jaci to discuss this upcoming Idaho legislative session. Together, they talk us through budget proposals, how bills are introduced in Idaho, and what goes on in caucus meetings? Listen to get the rundown on how our legislative sessions run!

This week, Charlie is joined by Dr. Monica Hubbard. Together, they discuss environmental policy, water protections and forever chemicals. Dr. Hubbard also shares information about Boise State's Masters of Public Administration program, as well as her favorite holiday movies, during Top of Mind!

On this episode, Jaci and Charlie discuss the transition period we are in, as Trump gets ready to take office. Updates on cabinet picks and what does the future of bipartisanship in the legislature look like? They also discuss more recent news in healthcare and top of mind!

This week, Jaci and Jen sit down and talk Idaho education policies with Quinn Perry. As Policy & Government Affairs Director at the Idaho School Boards Association, Quinn offers insight into what concerns Idaho schools are facing, school vouchers, and what is to be expected this next legislative session.

This week, Jaci, Nisha, and Charlie discuss North Korean fighters joining Russia in the continued invasion in Ukraine, as well as Trump and Congress. Jaci also updates us about college football playoffs, during Top of Mind!

This week on the show, Jaci, Jen, Nisha, and Charlie get into some of President-Elect Trump's controversial cabinet picks; some consistent trends in elections abroad; and some slightly non-political Top of Minds!

It was a wild Election Day 2024, and Jaci, Charlie, and Nisha are here to break things down. Federal elections, state elections, and Top of Mind, including some killer TV and book recommendations.

This week on the show, Nisha and Charlie get into it in our last episode before the election. How should we follow the results? What states are in play? And when might we know who wins?