The Politica at Boston University

Politica's Ankit and Saad sit down with Dr. Perry Mehrling, Professor of International Political Economy at Boston University, and trade finance expert Kiko Kalterherberg from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences to kick off an exciting project exploring Trade Finance. In this episode, they delve into the concepts of trade finance, its crucial role in global trade, and explore these issues through the lens of the Money View. They also discuss the challenges for expanding trade finance in today’s interconnected economy.

The Politica's Ankit and Kevin of the podcasting team meet with Dr. Andrew David to discuss the history and future repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war. 

The Politica's Ankit and Kevin meet with Dr. Perry Mehrling, a Professor of International Political Economy at Boston University to talk about the dollar's dominant role in the World, including the current global financial condition, and its outlook for the future.

Episode 10: Professor Andrew David interviews Waqar H.Zaidi, the author of Technological Internationalism and World Order

The Politica's Ricky and Ankit meet with Sarah Sklar, a PhD Candidate at Boston University to talk about China's role in the World, including the Belt and Road Initiative, the country's economic past, and its outlook for the future.

The Politica's previous Head of Podcasting, Kalliope Glavas, hosts a debate between students Liz and Alex in the context of Ben Shapiro's 2019 BU visit, and discusses larger topics like university speakers and freedom of speech.

The Politca's Ankit, Ricky, and guest interviewer Zain, interview State Representative Andres "Andy" Vargas about his initiative to give free lunch to schoolchildren, his thoughts on housing, and his mission to serve the public.

The Politica's Zach and Ankit meet with Plinio Dias Bicalho, a PhD Candidate at Boston University to talk about Brazil's recent events, including the election, the country's economic past, and how it might change in the near future.

The Politica's Zach and Ankit of the podcasting team meet with Dr. Andrew David to discuss the history and future repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Professor R. S. Deese interviews Luis Cabrera, author of The Humble Cosmopolitan: Rights, Diversity, and Trans-state Democracy (Oxford University Press, 2020)