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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 92 episodes available.
December 21, 2024Special Guest: Dr. Monica HubbardThis 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! ...more27minPlay
December 13, 2024Moving from Campaign to Office, Healthcare, and 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! ...more28minPlay
December 06, 2024Special Guest: Quinn Perry, Idaho School Board AssociationThis 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. ...more27minPlay
November 22, 2024North Korean Fighters in Ukraine, Trump and Congress, and Top of MindThis 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! ...more26minPlay
November 14, 2024Trump cabinet picks, international elections, and 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!...more28minPlay
November 08, 20242024 Election RecapIt 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....more29minPlay
October 31, 20242024 Election PreviewThis 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?...more29minPlay
October 18, 2024Congressional Elections, Deepfakes, and Top of MindThis week on the show, Jaci, Nisha, and Charlie discussed the many close elections for Congress that are on the ballot this year; the complications introduced to campaigns and elections thanks to new technology called "deepfakes"; and the hosts tell us what's at the top of their minds this week!...more28minPlay
September 28, 2024Charlie and Jaci's new podcast, corruption in NYC, and speaking at town meetingsThis week on the show: Charlie and Jaci have a brand-new podcast called "Scandalized" on the NPR Network! They talk about the process, and apply some lessons to the recent corruption scandal plaguing the NYC mayor. Plus, Nisha talks us through her adventure speaking out on a construction project in her neighborhood....more26minPlay
September 20, 2024Presidential politics and scandalous candidatesThis week, Jaci, Charlie, and Nisha talk through swing state politics six weeks out from the election; and a truly ridiculous set of scandals brewing in the North Carolina governor's race. Plus, Top of Mind!...more28minPlay
FAQs about The Big Tent:How many episodes does The Big Tent have?The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.