Let's Get Political

Let's Get Political

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Informational political podcast by two political science professors who take a deep dive into an important and relevant issue in politics today by interviewing policymakers, academic experts, and other political participants.

Let's Get Political


    • Oct 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Midterm Elections /// Episode 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 61:59


    A look at the midterm elections in Texas and around the country.  

    New Supreme Court Term /// Episode 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 57:42


    Discussion on some of the cases that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this term including cases on election law, immigration, affirmative action, and more.  

    Selecting Judges With Justice Rebeca Huddle /// 006

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 61:54


    In this episode, Let's Get Political talks to Justice Rebeca Huddle of the Texas Supreme Court about judicial selection in Texas and the pros and cons of all the ways judges are selected in the United States.  

    Texas Primaries 2022 // Episode 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 53:14


    Ben and Jessica talk about the Texas Primaries for the 2022 election.  Specifically we go over the Republican and Democratic primaries for Texas Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner, and Comptroller--as well as a handful of other races.  Be sure to get out and vote in the March 1st Texas primaries.  

    Civic Engagement // Episode 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 67:26


    We talk with Dr. Rebecca Deen, professor of political science at the University of Texas at Arlington about civil engagement, political engagement, mentorship, and general advice about getting involved in your community.  

    What‘s Redistricting? // Episode 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 39:12


    In this episode, we look at redistricting.  Every 10 years the U.S. Government, mandated in the U.S. Constitution, counts every resident in the United States.  From that, U.S. House seats are allocated to the 50 states, based on population—and then the real battle begins—redistricting.  That is, the state legislatures are tasked with drawing the congressional district lines.  To help us navigate the interesting world of redistricting, we talk to Ross Ramsey.  Ross is the executive editor and co-founder of The Texas Tribune.  He writes regular columns for the Texas Tribune on politics, government and public policy.

    Healthcare is Expensive//Episode 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 61:04


    In this episode of Let's Get Political, we invite Dr. John McCracken, Professor of Economics from the University of Texas at Dallas to talk about the current state of healthcare, healthcare policy, and the uncertain future of healthcare in the United States.   

    First Monday In October// Episode 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 58:24


    A discussion of four extremely interesting cases the U.S. Supreme Court will hear in the new 2021-22 term, which starts the first Monday in October.  We talk to Dr. Stephanie Newbold about Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (abortion), NY State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. Corlett (gun rights), Houston Community College v. Wilson (free speech), and Garland v. Gonzalez (immigration)

    Let's Get Political / Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 3:28


    Introduction of a new informational political podcast by two political science professors who will take a deep dive into issues that are important and relevant to listeners. 

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