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Bearly Political
by Berkeley Political Review
This is Bearly Political, produced by UC Berkeley's only nonpartisan political magazine.
Episodes
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Zaki Laïdi on China, the US, and a Europe Left Behind
Isabelle Jacobson sits down with Zaki Laïdi — professor at Sciences Po, former special adviser to the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, and co-author of the new Cambridge book The Hedgers. They discuss his recent article on Trump's April trip to Beijing and his meeting with Xi…
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Professor Hany Farid on the Danger of Deepfakes and the Future of Misinformation
Deepfakes aren’t the future — they’re already here. In this conversation with Hany Farid, the Berkeley Political Review’s Pedro Ezquer unpacks how synthetic media has evolved over the past decade, the growing threat it poses to institutions, and why social media is accelerating the problem. Most...
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New York Times Correspondent Steven Lee Myers on the Evolution of Disinformation
Steven Lee Myers, a journalist for the New York Times and a Pulitzer Prize winner, explores the intersection of AI, the Epstein files, and disinformation with Bella Kim and Makaela Fujimoto.
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Vivian Salama on the War in Iran and the Ethics of Journalism
In this episode, Isabelle Jacobson interviews Vivian Salama, a national security journalist who has reported for The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and NBC News, and is currently with The Atlantic. They discuss the latest on the Iran conflict, the challenges of covering war zones, and the role of...
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Josh Fryday and the Race for California’s Lieutenant Governor
In this episode of Bearly Political, Keira Bixler sits down with Josh Fryday, Berkeley alumnus and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California. Fryday discusses his path from Berkeley to public service, the experiences that shaped his leadership, and why he has entered the statewide race. The...
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What’s Next for U.S. Security Policy in the Middle East? A Conversation with Berkeley Risk and Security Lab Founder Professor Andrew Reddie
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran. These strikes killed dozens of top Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who has now been replaced by his son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The future of Iran and the Middle East seems to be…
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Saikat Chakrabarti on the Affordability and the Future of the Democratic Party
Helios Lung and Sarthak Chaudhuri sit down with Saikat Chakrabarti, the Democratic candidate for California's 11th congressional district. Chakrabarti speaks on his background as a founding engineer of Stripe, his work on the campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and what his...
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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon on Inclusion and Political Representation
Berkeley Political Review’s Keira Bixler sits down with California District 12 Congresswoman Lateefah Simon to discuss inclusion and political representation in modern government.
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Dr. Ethan Elkind on the Effects & Future of Climate Change Policy
BPR's Bella Kim sits down with UC Berkeley Law's director on climate change to discuss the monumental laws and policies shaping our world.
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David Oppenheimer on the Importance of Diversity & the War on DEI
With the recent suppression of DEI initiatives by the Trump administration and a war on diversity, Berkeley Law professor David Oppenheimer sits down with Melis Paz Soldan to detail how his new book, “The Diversity Principle,” traces the long, often-overlooked history of diversity efforts, and...
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Peyrin Kao on Gaza, His Hunger Strike, and the Use of Military Technology
When UC Berkeley Computer Science educator Peyrin Kao went on a hunger strike in support of Gaza, it sparked a campus-wide discussion on the situation in Gaza and the importance of such talks on campus. In this episode, Phillip Zang interviews Kao about his daily resolve, the challenges of using...
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Congressmen Eric Swalwell on the Government shutdown & the Future of Democratic Politics
Isabelle Jacobson and Keira Bixler are joined by Congressman Eric Swalwell to discuss the current government shutdown, its impact on the American public, and the political landscape. He also shares his perspective on the future of the Democratic Party, its challenges, and the path forward in...
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David Tangipa on Youth Representation and Identity Politics
Keira Bixler interviews California Assemblyman David Tangipa, the youngest currently in the state assembly and the first Polynesian elected to the state legislature on his background, identity politics, and generational divides in public policy.
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Steve Hilton on Policy, Populism, and California Politics
Keira Bixler interviews Steve Hilton while he tables on the UC Berkeley Campus. As a British-born American, former senior policy advisor in the UK, a former Fox News Host, Stanford University lecturer, and author, Steve is now the leading Republican candidate for California Governor. This episode...
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Political Polarization, Global Leadership, and the Shifting World Order.
In this episode, Isabelle Jacobson interviews Professor Daniel Sargent for her second series episode to discuss the impact of political polarization on US foreign policy. This episode examines how partisanship affects America's global role, the echoes of the Cold War, and the future of...
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A Gen Z Post-Election Roundtable
Berkeley Political Review's Lucy Cox sits down with 4 students to discuss the causes and impacts of the 2024 election.
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Political Polarization and the Struggle for a Multi-Racial democracy
Isabelle Jacobson of the Berkeley Political Review interviews Professor Micheal M. Cohen for her first episode in a series on the root causes and consequences of political polarization in the U.S. In this episode, Professor Cohen discusses the struggle for a multi-racial democracy as a catalyst…
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Coca-Colonization: U.S China Relations
In this episode, Divya and Lucy unpack the last 70 years of U.S-China relations using Coca-Cola, a hallmark of American capitalism as their guide to one the shakiest international relationships.
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From Sausage Sellers to SNL: The History of Political Satire
In this episode, Divya interviews Dr. Mario Telò, a Professor of Rhetoric, Comparative Literature, and Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, on the history of political satire from the Ancient Greeks to the Modern day.
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CA March 5th Primary: All Those Candidates You Usually Skip Over Explained
BPR's Zak Willoughby takes you on a deep dive explaining all there is to know about the LA County version of the 2024 March 5th California Primary.
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Back to Berkeley at 220mph: an Interview with CAHSR
A conversation between Kyle Simerly (CAHSR Sacramento Information Officer), Van Tieu (CAHSR Northern California Information Officer), and BPR's Zak Willoughby about the future of transportation in California.
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Policing & Protest - An Interview With Professor Simon
In this episode Rithika interviews a Berkeley Law professor on the problems with modern policing, namely the police's animosity towards protest.
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The Moroccan Earthquake - An Interview With A Moroccan Berkeley Student
In this episode, Leon interviews a fellow Berkeley student on the ongoing, devastating Moroccan earthquake situation. Together, they unpack the personal, economic, political, and local impacts of the tragic natural disaster.
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Self Driving Cars -- What kind of future are we driving towards?
In this episode, Cloe and Aanya explore the legal, moral, and social implications of self driving cars. What happens when car companies decide that self driving cars can drive away from owners who are late on payments? Who is responsible if a self driving car kills someone? Could AI ever reach a...
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The Roots and Remedies of American Poverty with Professor Patricia McCoy
America is full of paradoxes. The US has flown to the moon, mapped the human genome, and built the largest economy in the world. However, the US also grapples with lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, and greater poverty than most developed countries. Our esteemed guest, Patricia A....
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The Nuclear Option: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Highlighting Energy Issues
⚡️ In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Europe's energy sector is facing a crisis with the lack of Russian oil and natural gas. Nuclear energy may be Europe's next best solution. But is it the right option for everyone? ☢️ BPR's James Freeman with the Berkeley Science Review's Elizabeth...
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The Need to Legalize Weed - Conversations With a Former Cop Turned PhD Legalization Activist, Successful Legal Cannabis Business Owner, and BPR’s Aanya Schoetz
In this Episode, Aanya Schoetz interviews Dr. Christi Smith, a former law enforcement officer turned PhD Professor and Marijuana Legalization advocate, and Ms. Shanita Penny, a successful legal cannabis business owner. They unpack personal stories about why someone would go from recommending...
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Latino voters, the future of the Republican Party, and Tribalism in American Democracy - Aanya Schoetz interviews Republican Political Consultant Mike Madrid
Along with the rise of “Trumpism” in the Republican Party, and its dwindling nativist white male primary voter base, comes many questions surrounding the party’s future, and what its current behavior is doing to the stability of American democracy at large. In this episode Aanya Schoetz…
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Due Process Don'ts - Episode 1 - What can modern movements of change learn from the civil rights movements of the past? With Professor Waldo E. Martin
Along with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement comes many questions about how movements of change today operate differently from movements of the past, and whether or not these are changes for the better. In this episode of Due Process Don'ts Aanya Schoetz interviews Professor Waldo E....
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Where do Tacos Come from?
Ground beef, fried potatoes, sautéed onion, drowned in cheese sauce, and wrapped in a tortilla. French tacos aren't Mexican or Californian or even Tex Mex. They come from a culture of North African fast-food-connoisseurs based in Southern France. The tacos, with the kebab and burger, represent a...
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Russia Needs a Hero (Part II of the Russia-Ukraine War)
Putin, a hero or not? In today's episode, Ali Hasan, our writer in the World section, sits down to talk about his article on Russia. In light of today's Russia-Ukraine War, there is a lot to unpack. Why has Putin been successful? How does the war in Crimea set the stage for today's discussion?…
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A Pipeline from Russia to Germany: Here's Why it Matters (Part I of the Russia-Ukriane War)
In the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict that is dominating the headlines these days, a natural resource, interestingly enough, is being discussed. Nord Stream 2 is a natural gas pipeline that runs from Russia to the coast of Germany, constructed mainly by Gazprom, a majority state-owned…
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Escaping Afghanistan: How a Teen Girl Built a New Life
Interviewed by Financial Review, Afghan student Haseen and Singaporean student Lola are two brave souls. Earlier this year, with the eruption of conflict in Afghanistan, Lola and her schoolmates rapidly formed a team to evacuate Haseen from the alarming environment she was in. Listen to this...
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Facebook Shutdown: A Cybersecurity Warning
In this episode, Dr. Reddie, assistant professor of practice at the information school at UC Berkeley, joins Berkeley Political Review to discuss the recent event of Facebook shutdown event and its implications in a wider context. He not only elaborated on what is cybersecurity and what it means…
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