Stanford Politics Podcast

Episodes

1. 31

   A conversation with Joshua Wong

   The team sits down with Joshua Wong, prominent student activist in Hong Kong and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

   Jan 14, 2020

   12m
2. 30

   BONUS POD: Interview with Steve Luby

   Avni and Justin sit down with Stanford Professor Steve Luby to discuss the risks, politics, and possible prevention of global pandemics and bio-terrorism attacks

   Jun 4, 2019

   31m
3. 29

   Emergency Pod: Mueller Report // The Electoral College with Emilee Chapman

   The Mueller Report is out and we are here with our hot takes. We also speak with Stanford professor of political science Emilee Chapman about the electoral college.

   Apr 22, 2019

   56m
4. 28

   Kim Jong Un, are you listening?

   Kim Jong Un, are you listening? by Stanford Politics

   Mar 12, 2019

   34m
5. 27

   National Emergencies, Green New Deals, and Mean Bosses

   National Emergencies, Green New Deals, and Mean Bosses by Stanford Politics

   Feb 25, 2019

   44m
6. 26

   The Government is (was) Closed, Rip's Back, and 2020 is On!

   The Government is (was) Closed, Rip's Back, and 2020 is On! by Stanford Politics

   Jan 27, 2019

   1h 00m
7. 25

   The Midterms with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo

   The midterms are here! The team is ready with everything you need to know, hot takes on what is to come, and an interview with Congresswoman Anna Eschoo.

   Nov 5, 2018

   54m
8. 24

   Countdown Part 1

   The team counts down the latest political stories of late.

   Jun 5, 2018

   34m
9. 27

   027: #MeToo with Carly Fiorina

   The team interviews former presidential candidate, HP CEO, and Stanford Alum Carly Fiorina to talk about the #MeToo movement, Donald Trump, and folk dancing on the farm.

   Mar 1, 2018

   42m
10. 26

    026: BONUS POD: State of the Union

    The team records a bonus pod with their thoughts after Trump's first State of the Union Address.

    Jan 31, 2018

    31m
11. 24

    024: BONUS POD: Conversation with Patti Solis Doyle

    BONUS POD: Rip sits down with Patti Solis Doyle, longtime Clinton aide and the first manager of Hillary Clinton's 2008 Presidential campaign, for a conversation on politics, primaries, sexual harassment, and more!

    Dec 15, 2017

    34m
12. 23

    023: A Conversation With Adam Schiff

    Join the team as they hit recent top stories and have a conversation with Congressman (and proud Stanford alum!) Adam Schiff.

    Dec 11, 2017

    44m
13. 20

    020: Season Two Finale with Persis Drell

    In this final episode of the second season, Lucas interviews Stanford's new provost Persis Drell. Listen as they discuss issues of diversity, politics and university administration. Also, we've got a new name (again). In keeping with the Stanford Political Journal's rebranding to Stanford…

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    Jun 7, 2017

    23m
14. 19

    019: Sexual Assault and Stanford

    Ben and Kayla quickly review the latest going-ons of the Trump administration, including the controversial resignation of Michael Flynn. Kayla then sits down with Stanford Law School professor Michele Dauber for a comprehensive discussion on the history and future of sexual assault policy here at...

    Feb 22, 2017

    1h 18m
15. 18

    018: Mayor Michael Tubbs on Education, Jobs & Crime

    Maddie and Lucas provide a brief update on the status of the Trump administration, including the executive order on immigration from seven muslim-majority countries, and then go on to discuss the protests of Milo Yiannopoulos at Berkeley as well as some campus news. Also, SPJ's chief of staff,...

    Feb 7, 2017

    38m
16. 17

    017: Five Hundred Thousand Strong

    Lucas, Ben, and Maddie provide a rundown of Trump's recent executive actions, some commentary on political strategy for both the Republican and Democratic parties, and a brief update on some campus news. Also, Kayla went to the Women's March on Washington last week and interviewed marchers from...

    Jan 31, 2017

    33m
17. 16

    016: Why Trump?

    Ben and Lucas discuss Trump's inaugural address and break down the current partisan make up of Washington. Lucas then interviews Stanford student Jay Reader who voted for Trump to ask him about how he came to that decision as well as his opinions of campus' reactions to the election.

    Jan 23, 2017

    51m
18. 15

    015: Caught in Controversies

    Aakash, Kayla, and Lucas wrap up 2016 with a discussion on what has proven to be a tumultuous 2 weeks at Stanford and in the world. First, they analyze the Stanford administration's decision to ban the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band for the rest of the school year, and then…

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    Dec 19, 2016

    27m
19. 14

    014: On Booze, Boycotts

    Ben, Kayla, and Lucas discuss the coming together or the Trump administration, the death of Fidel Castro, and the recent "People's Walkout" that occurred at Stanford. Aakash then sits down with Ralph Castro (Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Alcohol Policy and Education at...

    Dec 2, 2016

    49m
20. 13

    013: Our Current State

    In the first episode of season 2 of The Axe and Politics, Kayla, Lucas, and Aakash give a quick recap of the 2016 presidential election and the appointment of Stanford's new provost Persis Drell. Ben then sits down with David Crane, a former special advisor to former California Governor Arnold...

    Nov 12, 2016

    37m
21. 12

    012: Season One Finale with Cory Booker

    In the final episode of the season, Ruairí and Lucas give a rundown of the Brock Turner controversy and a quick update on the 2016 presidential election. We also present a special phone interview (seek to 11:40) Ruairí did last week with Senator Cory Booker. The Axe and Politics podcast is still…

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    Jun 8, 2016

    32m
22. 11

    011: The Price of Participation

    This week, Ruairí and Lucas give a quick update on the 2016 presidential election and discuss the latest in campus news. Later (seek to 10:00), Kayla interviews student Joshua Seawell about his recent Stanford initiative. The Axe and Politics podcast is still a work in progress. Thanks for…

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    May 28, 2016

    42m
23. 10

    010: The End of A Term

    This week, Ruairí and Lucas give a quick update on the 2016 presidential election and discuss the latest in campus politics, and Kayla interviews (seek to 12:55) Stanford's outgoing student president and student vice president, John-Lancaster Finley and Brandon Hill. The Axe and Politics podcast…

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    May 20, 2016

    1h 00m
24. 9

    009: Illiberal College Liberals

    After a brief hiatus Kayla, Ruairí, and Lucas return to bring you a new episode of The Axe and Politics. This week's episode features a conversation (seek to 9:55) between former SPJ Editor-in-Chief, Jason Willick, and current Editor-in-Chief, Truman Chen. The Axe and Politics podcast is still a...

    May 2, 2016

    37m
25. 8

    008: Politicians Frowning and Strangers Drowning

    Kayla, Ruairí, and Lucas discuss the presidential election and campus news, and the Center for Ethics in Society presents an interview (seek to 14:24) of Larissa MacFarquhar, staff writer for The New Yorker. The Axe and Politics podcast is still a work in progress. Thanks for joining us, and…

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    Apr 15, 2016

    41m
26. 7

    007: Terrorism at Home & Abroad

    After our spring break, the second half of this debut season of The Axe and Politics kicks off with a round-up of the latest developments in the presidential election and an overview of recent campus politics, and later in the show, SPJ staff writer Jake Dow interviews (seek to 14:00) Max…

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    Apr 1, 2016

    32m
27. 6

    006: Arrow, Piketty, and Inequality

    In this week's episode of The Axe and Politics, Kayla, Ruairí, and Lucas discuss the presidential election and Stanford news. Also, the McCoy Center for Ethics in Society presents (seek to 13:00) a conversation with Thomas Piketty and Kenneth Arrow on inequality, moderated by Debra Satz. The Axe...

    Mar 11, 2016

    52m
28. 5

    005: The Trump Show

    Our podcast has a new name! And it's no longer scripted...Kayla, Ruairí, and Lucas bring you the latest and are later joined by guests Bruce Cain (Professor of Political Science), Ryan Matsumoto (President of Stanford College Republicans), and Jake Dow (Staff Writer for the Stanford Political...

    Mar 4, 2016

    54m
29. 4

    004: The Week in Review

    Kayla, Ruairí, and Lucas give an update on Stanford and national news. Also, send us your thoughts about what the name of this podcast should be by emailing [email protected]. Our podcast is still a work in progress. Thanks for joining us, and please consider supporting more of The Stanford...

    Feb 27, 2016

    16m
30. 3

    003: What's In A Name?

    Kayla, Ruairí, and Lucas give an update on the news, and Kayla takes a deeper look at the controversy over things named after historical figures with questionable pasts (seek to 5:28). Joined by guests James Campbell (Edgar E. Robinson Professor of History), Jess Auerbach (2009 Rhodes Scholar)…

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    Feb 20, 2016

    56m
31. 2

    002: A Frank Conversation

    Kayla and Lucas give an update on national and Stanford-related news and later, thanks to the McCoy Center for Ethics in Society, Ruairí and SPJ Interviews Editor have a conversation (seek to 6:22)with former Congressman Barney Frank about the current state of politics in America. The SPJ podcast...

    Feb 13, 2016

    53m