Best Stanford Politics Podcasts (2024)

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

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Emergency Pod: Mueller Report // The Electoral College with Emilee Chapman 56:39

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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.By Stanford Politics

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Kim Jong Un, are you listening? 34:55

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Kim Jong Un, are you listening? by Stanford PoliticsBy Stanford Politics

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National Emergencies, Green New Deals, and Mean Bosses 44:13

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

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The Government is (was) Closed, Rip's Back, and 2020 is On! 1:00:40

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

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The Midterms with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo 54:00

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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.By Stanford Politics

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Countdown Part 1 34:39

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The team counts down the latest political stories of late.By Stanford Politics

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027: #MeToo with Carly Fiorina 42:40

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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.By Stanford Politics

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026: BONUS POD: State of the Union 31:42

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

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024: BONUS POD: Conversation with Patti Solis Doyle 34:25

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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!By Stanford Politics

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023: A Conversation With Adam Schiff 44:44

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

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020: Season Two Finale with Persis Drell 23:52

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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 Politics, this is now Stanford Politics Podcast!We'll be bac…

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019: Sexual Assault and Stanford 1:18:46

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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 Stanford. Professor Dauber is a nationally recognize…

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018: Mayor Michael Tubbs on Education, Jobs & Crime 38:28

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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, Micaela Suminksi, interviews Michael Tubbs, a Stanford …

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017: Five Hundred Thousand Strong 33:07

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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 across the country. Seek to 18:45 to hear what they ha…

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016: Why Trump? 51:38

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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.By Stanford Politics

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015: Caught in Controversies 27:46

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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 briefly discuss the controversy regarding the University's…

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014: On Booze, Boycotts 49:11

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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 Stanford) and Michael Kim (current RA in Sigma Nu, fo…

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013: Our Current State 37:21

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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 Schwarzenegger, to discuss California's ballot proposit…

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012: Season One Finale with Cory Booker 32:44

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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 a work in progress. Thanks for joining us, and please …

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011: The Price of Participation 42:52

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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 joining us, and please consider supporting more of The Stanf…

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010: The End of A Term 1:00:57

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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 is still a work in progress. Thanks for joining us, an…

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009: Illiberal College Liberals 37:18

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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 work in progress. Thanks for joining us, and please co…

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008: Politicians Frowning and Strangers Drowning 41:03

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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 please consider supporting more of The Stanford Political …

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007: Terrorism at Home & Abroad 32:05

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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 Abrahms, terrorism expert and member of the Council on Forei…

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006: Arrow, Piketty, and Inequality 52:24

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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 and Politics podcast is still a work in progress. Than…

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005: The Trump Show 54:57

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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 Journal) for a conversation (seek to 14:52) about presid…

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004: The Week in Review 16:21

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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 kaylamg@stanford.edu.Our podcast is still a work in progress. Thanks for joining us, and please consider supporting more of The Stanford Political Journal's work at stanfordpolitics.com.…

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003: What's In A Name? 56:49

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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), and Harry Elliott (Editor in Chief, The Stanford Revie…

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002: A Frank Conversation 53:43

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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 is still a work in progress. Thanks for joining us, a…

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A conversation with Joshua Wong 12:30

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BONUS POD: Interview with Steve Luby 31:46

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Emergency Pod: Mueller Report // The Electoral College with Emilee Chapman 56:39

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Kim Jong Un, are you listening? 34:55

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National Emergencies, Green New Deals, and Mean Bosses 44:13

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The Government is (was) Closed, Rip's Back, and 2020 is On! 1:00:40

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The Midterms with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo 54:00

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Countdown Part 1 34:39

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027: #MeToo with Carly Fiorina 42:40

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026: BONUS POD: State of the Union 31:42

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024: BONUS POD: Conversation with Patti Solis Doyle 34:25

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023: A Conversation With Adam Schiff 44:44

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020: Season Two Finale with Persis Drell 23:52

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019: Sexual Assault and Stanford 1:18:46

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018: Mayor Michael Tubbs on Education, Jobs & Crime 38:28

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017: Five Hundred Thousand Strong 33:07

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016: Why Trump? 51:38

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015: Caught in Controversies 27:46

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014: On Booze, Boycotts 49:11

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013: Our Current State 37:21

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012: Season One Finale with Cory Booker 32:44

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011: The Price of Participation 42:52

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010: The End of A Term 1:00:57

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009: Illiberal College Liberals 37:18

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008: Politicians Frowning and Strangers Drowning 41:03

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007: Terrorism at Home & Abroad 32:05

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006: Arrow, Piketty, and Inequality 52:24

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005: The Trump Show 54:57

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004: The Week in Review 16:21

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003: What's In A Name? 56:49

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002: A Frank Conversation 53:43

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