Let's Talk Government Episodes
Join the Department of Criminal Justice and Department of Government as they explore a variety of hot topics related to courses, programs and majors in the departments. Guests will include department faculty and community guests. The podcast is hosted by department Chair Dr. Pat Nelson.
Available on Apple Podcast and Spotify:
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View episodes under the previously titled Let's Talk Gov podcast:
Episode 1: Defund the Police, Abolish the Police, and Policing Today
Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, John Reed, and Carl Lafata
Air Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Episode 2: Protests, Riots, and Outlaw Citizenship
Guests: Dr. Pat Nelson, Dr. Amelia Pridemore
Air Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Episode 3: Democrats and Republicans: What is the difference?
Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Fred Slocum
Air Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Episode 4: U.S. Foreign Policy – How Does the World View Us?
Guests: Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Abdalla Battah, Dr. Jackie Vieceli
Air Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Episode 5: In Defense of Bureaucracy
Guests: Dr. Scott Granberg-Rademacker, Dr. Josh Berkenpas, Dr. Eiji Kawabata, Dr. Amelia Pridemore
Air Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Episode 6: Why does voting matter?
Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Fred Slocum
Air Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Episode 7: Examining Election Results
Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Josh Berkenpas
Air Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Episode 8: Dark Tourism and Memorials
Guests: Dr. Beth Heidelberg, Dr. Pat Nelson
Air Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Episode9: The International Impact of Election
Guests: Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Jackie Vieceli
Air Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Episode 10: Qualified Immunity and Importance of Supervision in Law Enforcement
Guests: Dr. Carl Lafata, Dr. John Reed, Dr. Thor Dahle
Air Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Episode 11: Media, Tweeting, Fake News
Guests: Dr. Amelia Pridemore, Dr. Josh Berkenpas, Dr. Kevin Parsneau,
Air Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Episode 12: Democracy under Assault
Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Carl Lafata
Air Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Episode 13: Comparing Police Response to Demonstrations
Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, Dr. Carl Lafata
Air Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Episode 14: Outlaw Citizenship: Post Reality
Guests: Dr. Amelia Pridemore
Air Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Episode 15: International impact of the rise of undemocratic forces and the violent anti-establishment right-wing movement in the United States
Guests: Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Abdalla Battah
Air Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Episode 16: Where do you get your news?
Guests: Dr. Amelia Pridemore, Dr. Josh Berkenpas
Air Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Episode 17: Helping Vets in the Criminal Justice System
Special Guests: Penny Nelson and Luke Weinandt
Air Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
As discussed in this episode, if you are interested in becoming a mentor, download the Fifth Judicial District Veteran’s Court brochure for details.
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Episode 18: Changing Organizational Culture in Law Enforcement
Guests: Dr. John Reed
Air Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Episode 19: Components of Sustainable Development: What about Equity?
Guests: Dr. Russell Fricano
Air Date: Tuesday, March 09, 2021
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Episode 20: Impeachment: Constitutional Questions and Impact
Air Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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Episode 21: Law Enforcement and Racial Equity
Guests: Dr. Miriam Porter, Dr. Pat Nelson
Air Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Episode 22: Disasters and Local Government
Guests: Dr. Miriam Porter
Air Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Episode 23: Satire and Politics
Guests: Dr. Amelia Pridemore
Air Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Episode 24: The Impact of the Chauvin Trial
Air Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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