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1050 Bascom
by 1050 Bascom
Hosted by Evan Randle, Lauren Munda, Max O'Brien, and Eva HechtProduced by Amy Gangl and Brian Hogan
Episodes
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The Legislative Fiscal Bureau with Rachel Janke
In this episode, Lauren and Evan sit down with Rachel Janke, Program Supervisor in the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau, to discuss her education in the La Follette School of Public Affairs and the role the Legislative Fiscal Bureau plays in helping the legislature set the state budget.
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National Security Studies with Scott Mobley
In this episode, Evan and Max are joined by Scott Mobley, teaching faculty in the Department of Political Science, to learn about his career in the US Navy, current events in the armed forces, and the department's new National Security Studies Certificate.
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Environmental Political Thought with Professor Rebecca Ploof
In this episode, Evan, Max, and Eva are joined by Rebecca Ploof, a new professor in the department who specializes in environmental politics, to discuss her background, her education, and her new class this semester: PS 369 - Environmental Political Thought.
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Elections and Journalism with Ruth Conniff
In this episode, Lauren and Eva are joined by Ruth Conniff, Editor-in-Chief of the Wisconsin Examiner, to discuss her career as a journalist and to get some of her takes on the recent primary elections in Wisconsin, and how they set the stage for the upcoming general election in November.
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The Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary with Howard Schweber
In this episode, Max and Evan are joined Professor Emeritus Howard Schweber to discuss the recent gubernatorial primary election in Wisconsin.
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Graduation and Beyond with Heewone Lim and Nama Pandey
In the season finale of 1050 Bascom, Evan sits down with our graduating hosts Heewone Lim and Nama Pandey to reflect on their time at UW and talk about their plans for the future.
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Adam Smith and "The Wealth of Nations" with Professor Michelle Schwarze
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Evan is joined by Professor Michelle Schwarze to learn about Scottish philosopher and political economist Adam Smith amidst the 250th anniversary of his book "The Wealth Of Nations," and to discuss how his work plays into modern political theory.
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Journalism, City Politics, and Environmentalism with Laura Miller
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Evan sits down with Laura Miller - poli sci alumna, former mayor of Dallas, and this year's poli sci commencement speaker - to discuss her career as an investigative journalist, her transition to city politics, her environmental agenda as mayor of Dallas, and her...
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The Declaration of Independence with Professor Daniel Kapust
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Evan is joined by Professor Daniel Kapust to discuss his upcoming class on the Declaration of Independence, the document itself, the political theory behind it, and more!
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Public Policy, Health Care, and Career Reflections with Professor Emeritus Dave Weimer
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Evan sits down with Professor Emeritus Dave Weimer to take a look back on his incredible decades-long career, and discuss the challenges faced, the progress in his field, the memories made, and what the future might hold.
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Career Reflections with Professor Benjamin Márquez
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama and Evan sit down with Professor Benjamin Márquez to reflect on his time at UW-Madison as he prepares to retire at the end of the semester.
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The Office of the Provost with John Zumbrunnen
On this episode, Nama and Evan are joined by the newly appointed Provost John Zumbrunnen to learn about his path from professor of political science to one of the most important offices in university administration, what the role of Provost entails, his perspective on the position, and more!
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Data Science, AI, and Public Policy with Professor Anna Haensch
On this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama sits down with Anna Haensch, Research Associate Professor at the Data Science Institute at UW-Madison, to discuss her experience at the intersection between AI, Data Science, and Public Policy, her work at the Science Desk at NPR, the U.S. Senate, and the...
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The Politics of East and Southeast Asia with Terence Roehrig
This week, Evan, Nama, and Lauren are joined by Terence Roehrig, a lecturer in the department, to discuss his background as a professor at the U.S. Naval War College, and his perspective on the political climate of East and Southeast Asia.
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The U.S. Archives with former U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were thrilled to welcome Colleen Shogan, who served as the 11th Archivist of the United States. While in town give a talk in the Comm Arts department, she graciously took the time to sit down with Heewone, Nama, and Evan to talk about how she got into politics,...
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Associated Students of Madison with ASM Chair Landis Varughese
This week, Evan is joined by Landis Varughese, a senior at UW and Chair of the Associated Students of Madison, to talk about his path to leadership of such an important student organization, lessons he's learned along the way, challenges he's faced, what he's most proud of from his tenure as…
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The War in Iran with Professor Howard Schweber
In this week's episode, Evan is once again joined by Professor Emeritus Howard Schweber, this time to answer questions regarding the developing conflict in Iran, and to offer his opinion on potential causes, consequences, and outcomes.
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European Studies with Dr. Elizabeth Covington
In this episode, Evan and Nama are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Covington, Executive Director of the European Studies program at UW, to discuss her background, the European Union, the European economy, and more!
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Sports, Gambling, and Politics with Professor Jason Kido Lopez
In this episode, Heewone and Evan are joined by Professor Jason Kido Lopez of the Department of Communication Arts to discuss the inherent political nature of sporting events, sports betting as a phenomenon, and more!
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Working on the Campaign Trail with Jasper Bernstein
On this episode, Nama and Evan are joined by Jasper Bernstein, a senior at UW-Madison and campaign manager for gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys, to talk about his path to campaign management, the lessons he's learned doing so, and the skills that come in handy for anyone who might be looking to...
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Immigration and Higher Education with Professor Ana Oaxaca
In this episode, Lauren is joined by Professor Ana Oaxaca to discuss her college experience, her path to UW-Madison, and more!
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Cold War on Five Continents with Professor Alfred McCoy
In this episode, Evan, Nama, and Heewone are joined by Alfred McCoy, the Harrington Professor of History at UW, to discuss his background, his previous works, and his new book, "Cold War on Five Continents: A Global History of Empire and Espionage."
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History, Journalism, and Politics with Professor Kathryn McGarr
In this episode, Heewone, Evan, and Nama are joined by professor Kathryn McGarr of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, to discuss her background in journalism, her Ph.D. in history, her writing, and the classes she's teaching this semester.
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Media and Political Communication with Professor Andrew Trexler
In this episode, Lauren is joined by Andrew Trexler, a new Assistant Professor in the department who specializes in political communication. Together, they discuss Andrew's background working on campaigns, what led him to UW, and the his current and forthcoming classes, PS 305 - Elections and...
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Historical Narratives and Authoritarian Nostalgia with Ethan vanderWilden
In this episode, Evan and Lauren sit down with Ethan vanderWilden, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science, to discuss his background, his research on historical narratives and authoritarian nostalgia, and his upcoming class - PS 401: History and Politics.
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Foreign Policy and International Trade with Professor Jon Pevehouse
In this week's episode, Evan is joined by professor Jon Pevehouse to discuss his background in international relations, and the relationship between domestic affairs, foreign policy, and international trade.
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Left, Right, and Center with Professor Jeffrey Church
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Evan sits down with Professor Jeffrey Church, a new faculty member at UW-Madison, to discuss his background in political theory and his upcoming course PS400: Left, Right, and Center.
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PS 401 - Threats to Democracy and PS 400 - Political Violence with Professor Andres Uribe
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Evan and Nama are joined by Professor Andres Uribe, a new faculty member in the department, to discuss his background in comparative politics, his ongoing class PS 401: Threads to Democracy, and his forthcoming class PS 400: Political Violence.
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Political Methodology with Professor Anton Strezhnev
In this episode, Lauren and Heewone are joined by Professor Anton Strezhnev, a new faculty member in the Department of Political Science, to discuss his background at Harvard, NYU, and the University of Chicago, his work in the field of political methodology, his experience teaching PS-170 -...
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The Philosophy of Law, Religion, and Politics with Dr. Daniel Mark
In this episode, Evan is joined by Daniel Mark, a professor of Political Science at Villanova University, to discuss his work regarding the philosophy of law and the relationship between politics and religion.
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Contemporary International Relations Association with club Founder and President Tony Jing
In this episode, Nama and Evan are joined by Tony Jing, the founder and president of the Contemporary International Relations Association at UW-Madison, a new student organization that encourages discussion on international relations from diverse perspectives, provides flexible research...
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Lessons from the White House with former Chief of Staff Denis McDonough
In this episode, Nama, Lauren, Heewone, and Evan sit down with former Deputy National Security Advisor, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough to discuss how his experiences - from his upbringing, to his education, to his remarkable career - have shaped his...
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Ancient Ideas: East and West with Hamni Park
In this episode, Lauren and Nama are joined by Hamni Park, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science, to discuss the course she's teaching this semester: PS 400 - Ancient Ideas: East and West.
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Campaign Finance and Electoral Politics with Professor Barry Burden
In this episode, Heewone, Evan, and Nama are joined by Barry Burden, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Elections Research Center, to discuss his background in electoral politics, his various publications, and the ERC's event that took place on October 3rd - Election Matters 2025:...
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Russian Law and Lawyers and Democratic Decline (LADD) with Professor Kathryn Hendley
In this episode, Evan is joined by Kathryn Hendley, the Roman Z. Livshits & Theodore W. Brazeau Professor of Law and Political Science, to discuss her roots in studying Russian law, and her work as the Director of Lawyers and Democratic Decline (LADD), a new research project at the UW-Madison...
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Political Behavior with Professor Matt Pietryka
This week, Nama and Lauren sit down with Matt Pietryka, one of the new faculty in the Department of Political Science, to discuss his research and teaching in Political Behavior, Political Psychology, Social Network Analysis, and R Programming
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Senior Theses, Grad School, and Disability Studies with Emmett Lockwood
In this episode, Heewone, Evan, and Lauren are joined by Emmett Lockwood, a recent UW-Madison alum, to discuss his experience writing his senior thesis at Madison, how grad school has been, and his path to pursuing a master's degree in critical disability studies at York University in Toronto,...
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The First Amendment with Professor Howard Schweber
The First Amendment with Professor Howard Schweber by 1050 Bascom
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Careers in Public Policy with Ryan Ring
In this episode, Nama and Evan are joined by Ryan Ring, a recent graduate of the La Follette School of Public Affairs, to talk about the upcoming State Capitol Eat and Greet event on September 26, where Ryan will be a panelist, as well as Ryan's career from Washington D.C., to MPA, to working on...
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Crime and Punishment w/ BridgeMadison
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama is joined by executive board members of BridgeMadison to discuss the event they hosted in April regarding crime and punishment.
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Clarence Thomas’s Radical Race Politics and the Supreme Court w/ Prof. Robin
On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to talk with Corey Robin, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center. Prof. Robin is also a frequent contributor to The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, and other publications. Prof.…
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Amed Khan on Private-Aid Coordination in Conflict Zones
On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were honored and delighted to interview Amed Khan. Amed is the President of the Amed Khan Foundation and a UW–Madison alum who majored in International Relations and Political Science. His career defies any standard résumé: from working in the West Wing as a...
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University-State Relations with Crystal Potts
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to interview Crystal Potts, Senior Director of State Relations & Statewide Outreach, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Crystal is also a Badger alumni who majored in Political Science and Chinese. Crystal is the university’s key liaison to the...
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PS Pod: Leadership and Public Service with Lt. Col. Scott Gross
On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to talk with Lieutenant Colonel Scott Gross, Commander of the Air Force ROTC at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lt. Col. Gross brings nearly two decades of distinguished service in the United States Air Force, with experience spanning…
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Global Health and Public Policy with Ambassador John E. Lange
On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were honored to welcome Ambassador John E. Lange, a distinguished diplomat, global health leader, and proud alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Over his 28-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ambassador Lange served in pivotal roles, including…
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International Environmental Politics with Prof. Johnson
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are excited to welcome back Professor Tana Johnson from the La Follette School of Public Affairs and Political Science. Professor Johnson’s research and teaching interests span international institutions, environmental and economic policy, and the interaction of...
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PS Pod: Career Conversation with Josh Shapiro on Working on Capitol Hill
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to interview PS alum, Josh Shapiro. Josh graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2018 and earned a Master’s degree from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2021. Josh has built an impressive career in legislative...
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Student Perspectives on AI in Education and Society
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we welcome back Miranda Garcia-Dove and Abby Grabowski, co-Presidents of BridgeMadison, to talk about the role of AI in Education and Society. Miranda and Abby are joined by fellow students Elliott Bliss, Lexi Golding and Marissa Reude. They covered a lot of ground...
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The U.S. Economy in Transition with Prof. Copelovitch
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were delighted to welcome Mark Copelovitch. Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, to talk about the Trump Administrations flurry of executive orders and job cuts across multiple government agencies and organizations in his first several weeks in...
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On the Presidential Campaign Trail with AP Reporter Tom Beaumont
In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were thrilled to interview Tom Beaumont, Senior National Political Correspondent for the Washington desk of The Associated Press. Tom earned a BA in Political Science from UW-Madison in 1989 as well as a MA from the J-School in 1993. In his career, Tom has…
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