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Policy Chats — 119 episodes
Inside the MQ-9A: The Role of Remotely Piloted Aircraft & the Future of Technology in the 163d Attack Wing
A Strong, Prosperous, and Independent Vietnam: Diplomacy with Ambassador Ted Osius
The Art of Diplomacy: Balancing Crisis and Long-Term Partnership
Diplomacy Beyond the Headlines: Ambassador Ronald Neumann on Conflict, Trust, & U.S. Foreign Policy
Old Systems, New Demands: The Future of Government
From Teacher to Lawmaker: How Education Drives Policy Change
Diplomacy Under Pressure: Iran, Nuclear Risk, and U.S. Strategy
The Craft of Diplomacy: Trust, Negotiation, and U.S. Foreign Policy
Designing Healthier Cities: Inside the Blue Zones Project Riverside
Education Freedom vs. Public Systems: Can We Do Both?
From Liberalism to State Capitalism: Markets, Power, and the Future of Policy
Disaster Dollars: How Climate Shocks Reshape Local Budgets
When “Nonpartisan” Isn’t Neutral: Police Union Endorsements and City Polarization
Bridging Silicon Valley and Washington: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service
Building a Fair and Abundant Justice System How Courts Shape Opportunity and Public Confidence
The Power of Local Government: Turning Policy into Homes, Safety, and Hope
The Miner of Last Resort: Cryptocurrency, Shadow Money, and the Role of the Central Bank
Financing the Future of Higher Education with CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma
21st Century Democracy: Using Collaboration Tech to Increase Civic Participation
Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline and Building Resilient Communities with Assemblymember Corey Jackson
Menstrual Equity and Period Poverty in Higher Education
Live Panel: Navigating Higher Ed w/ A Criminal Record
Uniting Local Communities: Equity, Housing, and Local Leadership w/ Councilmember Denise Davis
Human Rights, Social Equity, and the Future of Immigration Policy w/ Pierre Berastaín
Where is the Watchdog: Technology, Media Disruption, and the Future of Government w/ Deb Aikat & Host Lloyd Levine
Closing the Gap: Broadband, eGovernment, and Access to Healthcare w/ Cara Chiaraluce & Host Lloyd Levine
Filter Bubbles, Media Bias, & Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization w/ AllSides CEO John Gable
eGovernment, Technology, and the Future of Government Service w/ Julliana Maria Trammel, Laura Robinson, & Host Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 5)
Rethinking Food Insecurity in the Inland Empire w/ Feeding America CEO Carolyn Fajardo
The Digital Divide: Disaster Prevention and Response w/ Catherine Sandoval, Patrick Lanthier, and Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 4)
Increasing Access to Mental Health Coverage w/ Joe Feldman
GovTech Challenges in Urban Transit Systems: A Cybernetics Case Study w/ Noah McClain and Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 3)
Bridging Policy Gaps with Inclusive Data w/ Candice Mays
The Role of Strong CIOs in Modern Government w/ John Thomas Flynn & Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 2)
Is Gov. Keeping Up? The Digital Lag w/ Jennifer Pahlka & Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 1)
Climate Justice from an Intersectional Perspective w/ Osprey Orielle Lake, Exec. Dir. of WECAN
WRCOG Exec. Dir. Kurt Wilson: State and Regional Perspectives on California’s Criminal Legal System
UN Sr. Policy Advisor Manav Sachdeva: International Policy, From Conflict to Stability
Panel: The Intersection of Mental Health and Criminal Justice
Asm. Sabrina Cervantes: Voting and Campaign Transparency
Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas: SB 150: Creating a More Equitable Workforce
Bob Mendez: Middle Income Families and Unintended Policy Consequences
Panel: Warehousing and Quality of Jobs in the Inland Empire
Nicholas Adcock: The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World
Katie Attwell: Vaccine Policy in a Post-COVID World
Mayor Grace Garner: Housing Affordability & Income Disparities in Palm Springs
Bernadette Del Chiaro: Solar Energy & Storage and The Key to a Sustainable Future
Dr. Francesca Hopkins: “Win-Win” Solutions to Climate Change and Extreme Heat
Mayor Pro Tem Neftali Galarza: Bridging Opportunity Gaps and Adapting to Change within Education Policy
CA Chief Service Office Josh Fryday: Uniting Individuals Through Service and Volunteerism
John Gable: Filter Bubbles, Media Bias, & Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization
Dr. Deborah Lefkowitz: Exploring Access and Barriers to Care in Public Health Policy
Dr. Sharon Oselin: California Fair Chance Act and Barriers to Integration Following Incarceration
Joy Chen: Overcoming Cultural Barriers & Stigma in Mental Health
Thy Bui: Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished Attorney
Les Chau: Innovative Solutions to the Water Crisis: Part 2
Andrea Rayas: Innovating Housing for Second-Hand Smoke
Dean Mark Long: Affirmative Action in College Admissions-Does it Matter?
Anil Deolalikar: Climate Crisis, Rising Inequality, Erosion of Democracy, and Big-Power Conflict
Wesley Miliband: Innovative Solutions for the Water Crisis
Michael Ramos: Supreme Court Integrity and the Midterm Elections
Karen Borja: Abortion Rights After Roe & the 2022 Election
Natalie Ikhrata: Urban Planning and A Not-So Boring Perspective
Samuel Roberts & Semi Cole: How a Non-Profit is Transforming a Community During a Continuing Pandemic
Matthew Lang: Addressing Gun Violence and The Debate on Gun Policy
Steven Brint: Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan: Too Good to Be True?
Stan Oklobdzija: The History, Cause, and Impacts of the Housing Crisis
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber: A Career in Public Service
Cody Hounanian: The Impact of the Student Debt Crisis
Greg Rodriguez: HIV & COVID-19 and Comparing Public Health Crises
Kevin Esterling: Digital Democracy
Ryan Bixenmann: Careers in Science & Science Policy
Dr. Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Moving Forward
Kiril Tomoff & Paul D'Anieri: The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Julianne McCall: Evidence-Based Policymaking
Joab Corey: Global Supply Chains and the Evolving Economy
Michael Ramos: Crime Prevention
Sergio Diaz: The Challenges of Policing
California State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public Service
Bree Lang: Addressing the Housing Crisis
Jun Bando: Science and Technology in Public Policy
Lorna Seitz: Digital Public Discourse
Qingfang Wang: The Inequities of Latina-Owned Businesses
Benyamin Chao: The Challenges of Immigration Policy
Anil Deolalikar & Bruce Link: COVID-19 and Vaccine Inequity
Catherine Blakemore: COVID-19 and Disability Rights
Angelo Farooq: COVID-19 and Returning to In-Person Learning
Shelley Finlayson: Government and Ethics & Transparency at the Federal Level
Janelle Wong: AAPI and Anti-Asian Violence & Discrimination
Andrew Daniller: Gun Violence and Polarization Among the American Public
Susan Hackwood: Bridging the Gap between Science and Policy
Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Vaccine Passports & Hesitancy
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis: A Career in Public Service
Carl Bergstrom: COVID-19 and The Threat of "Fake News"
Amanda Goad: LGBTQ+ and Transgender Policies & Protections
Ben Bishin: 2020 Election and A Divided Congress
Sayori Baldwin: COVID-19 and Availability of Social Services
Kevin Esterling: 2020 Election Analysis Part 2
Roseanne Rosenthal: 2020 Election and Native American Affairs
Francisco Pedraza: 2020 Election Analysis Part 1
Panel: 2020 Election Who is Voting and Why?
Bob Page: 2020 Election and Voting By Mail
Cesunica Ivey: BLM and Environmental Justice
Sana Jaffery & Nathan Cieszynski: COVID-19 and Can College Students Terminate Apartment Leases?
Mike McCormick: COVID-19 and Preparing for a New School Year
Greg Stepanicich: COVID-19 and The Constitutionality of the Shutdown
Aerika Loyd: COVID-19 and Heightened Racial Disparities
Tracy Gray: COVID-19 and Lack of Access in the American Education System
Dave Jones: COVID-19 and Employer-Based Insurance
Steve Christensen: COVID-19 and The Importance of Batteries
Greg Devereaux: COVID-19 and The Role of Counties
Angelov Farooq: COVID-19 and California's Workforce & Economy
Carolyn Solar: COVID-19 and Feeding America
Panel: COVID-19 and UCR Student Perspectives
Brad Coffey: COVID-19 and Water is the Best Defense
Michael Huerta: COVID-19 and Airline Bankruptcy?
Lloyd Levine: COVID-19 and The Digital Divide
Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and State, National, and International Policies
Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Face or Fear the Facts?