Government 101

Government 101 Podcast

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A podcast hosted by the Political Science Program and the Politics and Policy Student Organization at Minnesota State University, Mankato, that discusses issues of politics, governance, public policy, and current events.

APR 8

Part 2: Electoral Blowouts (1972 Election)

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 2 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1972 landslide win by Richard Nixon over George McGovern. Scott insults Matt's favorite football team while considering the fallout from the 1972 burglary at the Watergate Hotel.

15 min
APR 1

Civic Engagement

Host Ben L. talks with guests Sophie N. and Allyson W. about civic engagement and getting involved in your community.

21 min
MAR 25

An Interview with Musician Dave Simonett

Dr. Amelia Pridemore visits with singer/guitarist Dave Simonett from the band Trampled by Turtles to talk about entertainment policy and music.

34 min
MAR 4

Part 1: Electoral Blowouts (1984 Election)

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 1 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1984 landslide win by Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale. Kevin is accused of getting election updates via telegraph which is still faster than the Pony Express that Scott gets his news from.

20 min
FEB 25

Classifying the Presidents

Taylor T. talks with Political Science Professor Dr. Fred Slocum about how American Presidents have been historically classified.

17 min
FEB 18

Political Violence and Terrorism

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Dr. Pat Nelson from the Department of Criminal Justice about political violence and terrorism.

23 min
FEB 11

President Trump's cabinet appointments

Minnesota State Mankato students Taylor T. talks with Salvatore A. and Sophie N. about President Trump's likely Cabinet appointments. As a note to our listeners, this episode was recorded on December 10th, before President Trump took office.

38 min
FEB 4

Political Branding

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with guests Allison W. and Ben L. about political branding, social media, and why the algorithms seem to know us better than we know ourselves.

22 min

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A podcast hosted by the Political Science Program and the Politics and Policy Student Organization at Minnesota State University, Mankato, that discusses issues of politics, governance, public policy, and current events.

Creator

Government 101 Podcast
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

29
Rating

Clean

Government 101

Part 2: Electoral Blowouts (1972 Election)

Civic Engagement

An Interview with Musician Dave Simonett

Part 1: Electoral Blowouts (1984 Election)

Classifying the Presidents

Political Violence and Terrorism

President Trump's cabinet appointments

Political Branding

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Government 101

Episodes

Part 2: Electoral Blowouts (1972 Election)

Civic Engagement

An Interview with Musician Dave Simonett

Part 1: Electoral Blowouts (1984 Election)

Classifying the Presidents

Political Violence and Terrorism

President Trump's cabinet appointments

Political Branding

About

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