1050 Bascom
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Editors and Hosts: Honor Durham, Allison Keeley, and Nama Pandey, and Ian WilderProducer: Amy Gangl
Episodes
- Public Policy, Health Care, and Career Reflections with Professor Emeritus Dave Weimer
Evan hosts Professor Emeritus Dave Weimer on 1050 Bascom to discuss his career in public policy and health care. They cover past challenges, advancements, and reflections on the future of the field.
- Career Reflections with Professor Benjamin Márquez
Professor Benjamin Márquez joins hosts Nama and Evan on 1050 Bascom to discuss his career at UW-Madison ahead of his retirement.
- The Office of the Provost with John Zumbrunnen
John Zumbrunnen joins Nama and Evan to discuss his journey from political science professor to Provost, the duties of the Provost's office, and his views on the position.
- Data Science, AI, and Public Policy with Professor Anna Haensch
Anna Haensch, a Research Associate Professor at UW-Madison's Data Science Institute, joins 1050 Bascom to discuss her experience in AI, Data Science, and Public Policy. The conversation covers her work at NPR's Science Desk, the U.S. Senat…
- The Politics of East and Southeast Asia with Terence Roehrig
Terence Roehrig, a lecturer, joins Evan, Nama, and Lauren to share his experiences as a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and his views on the political situation in East and Southeast Asia.
- The U.S. Archives with former U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan
Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States, spoke with 1050 Bascom hosts Heewone, Nama, and Evan about her journey into politics, nonprofit engagement, her tenure leading the U.S. Archives, and her academic and authorial work.
- Associated Students of Madison with ASM Chair Landis Varughese
Landis Varughese, Chair of the Associated Students of Madison and a senior at UW, shares his experiences in leadership, including lessons learned, challenges encountered, and achievements during his tenure.
- The War in Iran with Professor Howard Schweber
Evan and Professor Emeritus Howard Schweber discuss the developing conflict in Iran. They cover potential causes, consequences, and outcomes of the situation.
- European Studies with Dr. Elizabeth Covington
Dr. Elizabeth Covington, Executive Director of the European Studies program at UW, discussed her background, the European Union, and the European economy on 1050 Bascom with hosts Evan and Nama.
- Sports, Gambling, and Politics with Professor Jason Kido Lopez
Heewone and Evan discuss the political nature of sporting events and sports betting with Professor Jason Kido Lopez.
- Working on the Campaign Trail with Jasper Bernstein
Jasper Bernstein, campaign manager for gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys, shares insights on his journey into campaign management, the skills acquired, and valuable lessons learned from working on the campaign trail.
- Immigration and Higher Education with Professor Ana Oaxaca
Professor Ana Oaxaca shares her college experiences and her path to UW-Madison on 1050 Bascom.
- Cold War on Five Continents with Professor Alfred McCoy
Alfred McCoy, Harrington Professor of History at UW, joins 1050 Bascom to discuss his background, his works, and his new book, "Cold War on Five Continents: A Global History of Empire and Espionage."
- History, Journalism, and Politics with Professor Kathryn McGarr
Professor Kathryn McGarr joins hosts Heewone, Evan, and Nama to discuss her background in journalism, her Ph.D. in history, her writing, and the classes she is teaching this semester.
- Media and Political Communication with Professor Andrew Trexler
Andrew Trexler, an Assistant Professor specializing in political communication, joins Lauren to discuss his campaign experience, his transition to UW, and his courses: PS 305 (Elections and Voting Behavior), PS 400 (Media and Politics), an…
- Historical Narratives and Authoritarian Nostalgia with Ethan vanderWilden
Ethan vanderWilden, a Ph.D. candidate, joins Evan and Lauren to discuss his research on historical narratives and authoritarian nostalgia, and his upcoming course, PS 401: History and Politics.
- Foreign Policy and International Trade with Professor Jon Pevehouse
Evan interviews Professor Jon Pevehouse about his background in international relations. They explore the links between domestic affairs, foreign policy, and international trade.
- Left, Right, and Center with Professor Jeffrey Church
1050 Bascom features Professor Jeffrey Church, a new UW-Madison faculty member. They discuss his political theory background and his course PS400: Left, Right, and Center.
- PS 401 - Threats to Democracy and PS 400 - Political Violence with Professor Andres Uribe
Professor Andres Uribe joins 1050 Bascom to discuss his background in comparative politics, his class PS 401: Threats to Democracy, and his upcoming class PS 400: Political Violence.
- Political Methodology with Professor Anton Strezhnev
Professor Anton Strezhnev joins 1050 Bascom to discuss his academic background at Harvard, NYU, and the University of Chicago, his work in political methodology, and his experience teaching research methods.
- The Philosophy of Law, Religion, and Politics with Dr. Daniel Mark
Evan interviews Daniel Mark, a professor of Political Science at Villanova University. They discuss Mark's work on the philosophy of law and the intersection of politics and religion.
- Contemporary International Relations Association with club Founder and President Tony Jing
Tony Jing, founder and president of the Contemporary International Relations Association at UW-Madison, discusses the student organization's focus on diverse international relations discussions, research opportunities, and professional con…
- Lessons from the White House with former Chief of Staff Denis McDonough
Former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough shares insights on how his upbringing, education, and career have influenced his perspective and the lessons he has learned.
- Ancient Ideas: East and West with Hamni Park
Hamni Park, a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science, discusses her course 'Ancient Ideas: East and West' with hosts Lauren and Nama.
- Campaign Finance and Electoral Politics with Professor Barry Burden
Barry Burden, Professor of Political Science, joins Heewone, Evan, and Nama to discuss his background in electoral politics, his publications, and the Election Matters 2025 event.
- Russian Law and Lawyers and Democratic Decline (LADD) with Professor Kathryn Hendley
Kathryn Hendley joins the show to discuss her work on Russian law and the Lawyers and Democratic Decline (LADD) project at UW-Madison. The project examines how legal professionals operate amidst repression and political crisis.
- Political Behavior with Professor Matt Pietryka
Matt Pietryka, a new faculty member in Political Science, joins Nama and Lauren to discuss his research and teaching areas: Political Behavior, Political Psychology, Social Network Analysis, and R Programming.
- Senior Theses, Grad School, and Disability Studies with Emmett Lockwood
This episode features UW-Madison alum Emmett Lockwood discussing his senior thesis, graduate school experiences, and his master's degree studies in critical disability studies at York University.
- The First Amendment with Professor Howard Schweber
This episode of 1050 Bascom features Professor Howard Schweber discussing the First Amendment.
- Careers in Public Policy with Ryan Ring
Ryan Ring joins Nama and Evan to discuss his career in public policy, including his time in Washington D.C. and his MPA. He will also be a panelist at the State Capitol Eat and Greet event on September 26.
- Crime and Punishment w/ BridgeMadison
Nama and Bridge Madison executive board members discuss an event focused on crime and punishment that took place in April.
- Clarence Thomas’s Radical Race Politics and the Supreme Court w/ Prof. Robin
Corey Robin, a professor of Political Science, discusses his research on Clarence Thomas's intellectual life, race politics, and the Supreme Court.
- Amed Khan on Private-Aid Coordination in Conflict Zones
Amed Khan discusses his humanitarian work in conflict zones, detailing his experiences with rescue missions, evacuations, and refugee initiatives. He also reflects on how his studies at UW-Madison influenced his worldview.
- University-State Relations with Crystal Potts
Crystal Potts, Senior Director of State Relations & Statewide Outreach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was interviewed on 1050 Bascom. She discussed her role as the university's key liaison to state government and her academic and…
- PS Pod: Leadership and Public Service with Lt. Col. Scott Gross
Lt. Col. Scott Gross, Commander of Air Force ROTC at UW-Madison, shares insights from his nearly two decades in the U.S. Air Force, covering leadership, intelligence, and program management. He discusses lessons learned in public service a…
- Global Health and Public Policy with Ambassador John E. Lange
Ambassador John E. Lange discusses his extensive career in diplomacy and global health, including his roles as U.S. Ambassador to Botswana and Special Representative on Avian and Pandemic Influenza. He shares insights on public service and…
- International Environmental Politics with Prof. Johnson
Professor Tana Johnson returns to 1050 Bascom to discuss her International Environmental Politics course, covering international institutions, environmental and economic policy, and the roles of government, business, and civil society.
- PS Pod: Career Conversation with Josh Shapiro on Working on Capitol Hill
This episode features an interview with Josh Shapiro, a University of Wisconsin and Georgetown University alum, discussing his career in legislative affairs on Capitol Hill. Shapiro shares insights on his policy work, particularly in energ…
- Student Perspectives on AI in Education and Society
1050 Bascom features Miranda Garcia-Dove and Abby Grabowski, co-Presidents of Bridge Madison, alongside students Elliott Bliss, Lexi Golding, and Marissa Reude. They discuss the influence of AI across education, the workforce, environmenta…
- The U.S. Economy in Transition with Prof. Copelovitch
Professor Mark Copelovitch joins 1050 Bascom to discuss the initial executive orders and job cuts made by the Trump administration, analyzing their impact on various government agencies and the broader economic landscape.
- On the Presidential Campaign Trail with AP Reporter Tom Beaumont
Tom Beaumont, Senior National Political Correspondent for The Associated Press, discussed his career covering six presidential campaigns and shared his experiences and insights on the campaign trail. Beaumont holds a BA in Political Scienc…
- ASM's Unique Powers and Spring 2025 Elections with Dominic Zappia
This episode features Dominic Zappia, the ASM Chair and a senior at UW-Madison. The discussion covers the structure and powers of ASM, emphasizing the importance of student participation in the upcoming Spring 2025 elections for effective…
- U.S. Constitutional Development and Challenges with Garrett Jones
Garrett Jones, a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science, joins 1050 Bascom to discuss the historical development of the U.S. constitutional framework and its challenges in contemporary politics.
- The Supreme Court as a Political Institution with David Olson
David Olson, a lecturer in Political Science, joins 1050 Bascom to discuss his course on the Supreme Court as a political institution, the history of judicial decision-making, and his work in civic education and at Retro Report.
- Native American Political Thought with Noah Stengl
Noah Stengl joins 1050 Bascom to discuss his Native American Political Theory course, covering themes such as governance, sovereignty, freedom, and land.
- Fall Favs - Commodity Activism, Campaign Rhetoric and Reimagining Democracy
1050 Bascom shares favorite clips from the semester, including discussions on commodity activism with Kai Prins, rhetorical styles of presidential campaigns with Allison Prasch, and reimagining democracy with Dr. Kathy Cramer.
- Political Economy and Development in Africa with Prof. Henn
Professor Soeren Henn joins 1050 Bascom to discuss his research on the political economy and development of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in fragile state settings.
- Post-Election Analysis with BridgeUSA on Fostering Conversation in a Polarized World
This episode features Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, and Bridge Madison leaders Miranda Garcia-Dove and Abby Grabowski. They discuss the post-election campus climate and BridgeUSA's work to reduce polarization and encourage dialogue among st…
- Immigration with Erin Barbato, Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic
Erin Barbato, Director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic at UW Law School, discusses the immigration issue as a central theme in the 2024 presidential election and potential policy shifts under a second Trump presidency.
- Asia-Pacific Security and Foreign Relations w/ Prof. Roehrig
Professor Terrence Roehrig of the US Naval War College joins 1050 Bascom to discuss his upcoming course, "Asia-Pacific Security and Foreign Relations." The conversation also covers his research and work.