29 - Methodological Meanderings with Ken Kickham

In this episode, Emily & James visit with fellow political scientist Dr. Ken Kickham from the University of Central Oklahoma. Dr. Kickham discusses the various approaches to conducting political science research, his preference for participating on research teams, and some political scientists that influenced his understanding of how to conduct good research.Along the way, they discuss the tension between being a good researcher and being a public intellectual, the pros & cons of the positivist approach to research, and the failure of political science research to impact public discussions of various issues.To learn more about Dr. Ken Kickham, go here: https://www3.uco.edu/centraldirectory/profiles/672008To learn more about Dr. Emily Stacey, go here: https://www.rose.edu/staff/social-sciences-department/stacey-emily/To learn more about Professor James Davenport, go here: https://www.rose.edu/staff/social-sciences-department/davenport-james/You can listen to previous episodes of Not My Generation here: https://notmygeneration.captivate.fm/episodesNot My Generation is recorded and produced by Possibilities, Inc. You can learn more about Possibilities, Inc. here: https://www.possibilitiesinc.org/You can follow Not My Generation on X (Twitter) at @NMGpodcast and on Facebook at Not My Generation Podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] views expressed here are solely the views of the hosts and their guests and do not represent the views of Rose State College, its administration, faculty, or students.