Policy Chats
By UCR School of Public Policy
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Join us for chats with various voices in the public policy world about today's most pressing societal issues. This podcast is a production of the School of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside.
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Old Systems, New Demands: The Future of Government
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May 04, 2026 |
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From Teacher to Lawmaker: How Education Drives Policy Change
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Diplomacy Under Pressure: Iran, Nuclear Risk, and U.S. Strategy
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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The Craft of Diplomacy: Trust, Negotiation, and U.S. Foreign Policy
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Designing Healthier Cities: Inside the Blue Zones Project Riverside
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Education Freedom vs. Public Systems: Can We Do Both?
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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From Liberalism to State Capitalism: Markets, Power, and the Future of Policy
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Disaster Dollars: How Climate Shocks Reshape Local Budgets
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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When “Nonpartisan” Isn’t Neutral: Police Union Endorsements and City Polarization
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Bridging Silicon Valley and Washington: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Building a Fair and Abundant Justice System How Courts Shape Opportunity and Public Confidence
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Power of Local Government: Turning Policy into Homes, Safety, and Hope
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The Miner of Last Resort: Cryptocurrency, Shadow Money, and the Role of the Central Bank
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Financing the Future of Higher Education with CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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21st Century Democracy: Using Collaboration Tech to Increase Civic Participation
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline and Building Resilient Communities with Assemblymember Corey Jackson
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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Menstrual Equity and Period Poverty in Higher Education
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Live Panel: Navigating Higher Ed w/ A Criminal Record
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Uniting Local Communities: Equity, Housing, and Local Leadership w/ Councilmember Denise Davis
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May 16, 2025 |
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Human Rights, Social Equity, and the Future of Immigration Policy w/ Pierre Berastaín
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Where is the Watchdog: Technology, Media Disruption, and the Future of Government w/ Deb Aikat & Host Lloyd Levine
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Closing the Gap: Broadband, eGovernment, and Access to Healthcare w/ Cara Chiaraluce & Host Lloyd Levine
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Filter Bubbles, Media Bias, & Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization w/ AllSides CEO John Gable
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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eGovernment, Technology, and the Future of Government Service w/ Julliana Maria Trammel, Laura Robinson, & Host Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 5)
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Rethinking Food Insecurity in the Inland Empire w/ Feeding America CEO Carolyn Fajardo
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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The Digital Divide: Disaster Prevention and Response w/ Catherine Sandoval, Patrick Lanthier, and Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 4)
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Increasing Access to Mental Health Coverage w/ Joe Feldman
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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GovTech Challenges in Urban Transit Systems: A Cybernetics Case Study w/ Noah McClain and Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 3)
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Bridging Policy Gaps with Inclusive Data w/ Candice Mays
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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The Role of Strong CIOs in Modern Government w/ John Thomas Flynn & Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 2)
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Is Gov. Keeping Up? The Digital Lag w/ Jennifer Pahlka & Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 1)
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Climate Justice from an Intersectional Perspective w/ Osprey Orielle Lake, Exec. Dir. of WECAN
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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WRCOG Exec. Dir. Kurt Wilson: State and Regional Perspectives on California’s Criminal Legal System
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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UN Sr. Policy Advisor Manav Sachdeva: International Policy, From Conflict to Stability
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May 31, 2024 |
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Panel: The Intersection of Mental Health and Criminal Justice
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Asm. Sabrina Cervantes: Voting and Campaign Transparency
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas: SB 150: Creating a More Equitable Workforce
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Bob Mendez: Middle Income Families and Unintended Policy Consequences
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Panel: Warehousing and Quality of Jobs in the Inland Empire
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Nicholas Adcock: The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Katie Attwell: Vaccine Policy in a Post-COVID World
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Mayor Grace Garner: Housing Affordability & Income Disparities in Palm Springs
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Bernadette Del Chiaro: Solar Energy & Storage and The Key to a Sustainable Future
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Dr. Francesca Hopkins: “Win-Win” Solutions to Climate Change and Extreme Heat
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Mayor Pro Tem Neftali Galarza: Bridging Opportunity Gaps and Adapting to Change within Education Policy
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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CA Chief Service Office Josh Fryday: Uniting Individuals Through Service and Volunteerism
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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John Gable: Filter Bubbles, Media Bias, & Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Dr. Deborah Lefkowitz: Exploring Access and Barriers to Care in Public Health Policy
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Dr. Sharon Oselin: California Fair Chance Act and Barriers to Integration Following Incarceration
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May 25, 2023 |
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Joy Chen: Overcoming Cultural Barriers & Stigma in Mental Health
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Thy Bui: Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished Attorney
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Les Chau: Innovative Solutions to the Water Crisis: Part 2
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Andrea Rayas: Innovating Housing for Second-Hand Smoke
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Dean Mark Long: Affirmative Action in College Admissions-Does it Matter?
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Anil Deolalikar: Climate Crisis, Rising Inequality, Erosion of Democracy, and Big-Power Conflict
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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Wesley Miliband: Innovative Solutions for the Water Crisis
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Michael Ramos: Supreme Court Integrity and the Midterm Elections
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Karen Borja: Abortion Rights After Roe & the 2022 Election
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Natalie Ikhrata: Urban Planning and A Not-So Boring Perspective
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Samuel Roberts & Semi Cole: How a Non-Profit is Transforming a Community During a Continuing Pandemic
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Matthew Lang: Addressing Gun Violence and The Debate on Gun Policy
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Steven Brint: Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan: Too Good to Be True?
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Stan Oklobdzija: The History, Cause, and Impacts of the Housing Crisis
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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California Secretary of State Shirley Weber: A Career in Public Service
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Cody Hounanian: The Impact of the Student Debt Crisis
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May 20, 2022 |
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Greg Rodriguez: HIV & COVID-19 and Comparing Public Health Crises
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May 06, 2022 |
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Kevin Esterling: Digital Democracy
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Ryan Bixenmann: Careers in Science & Science Policy
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Dr. Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Moving Forward
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Kiril Tomoff & Paul D'Anieri: The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Julianne McCall: Evidence-Based Policymaking
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Joab Corey: Global Supply Chains and the Evolving Economy
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Michael Ramos: Crime Prevention
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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Sergio Diaz: The Challenges of Policing
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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California State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public Service
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Bree Lang: Addressing the Housing Crisis
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Jun Bando: Science and Technology in Public Policy
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Lorna Seitz: Digital Public Discourse
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Qingfang Wang: The Inequities of Latina-Owned Businesses
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Benyamin Chao: The Challenges of Immigration Policy
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Anil Deolalikar & Bruce Link: COVID-19 and Vaccine Inequity
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Catherine Blakemore: COVID-19 and Disability Rights
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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Angelo Farooq: COVID-19 and Returning to In-Person Learning
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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Shelley Finlayson: Government and Ethics & Transparency at the Federal Level
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Janelle Wong: AAPI and Anti-Asian Violence & Discrimination
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May 21, 2021 |
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Andrew Daniller: Gun Violence and Polarization Among the American Public
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May 14, 2021 |
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Susan Hackwood: Bridging the Gap between Science and Policy
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May 07, 2021 |
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Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Vaccine Passports & Hesitancy
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis: A Career in Public Service
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Carl Bergstrom: COVID-19 and The Threat of "Fake News"
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Amanda Goad: LGBTQ+ and Transgender Policies & Protections
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Ben Bishin: 2020 Election and A Divided Congress
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Sayori Baldwin: COVID-19 and Availability of Social Services
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Kevin Esterling: 2020 Election Analysis Part 2
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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Roseanne Rosenthal: 2020 Election and Native American Affairs
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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Francisco Pedraza: 2020 Election Analysis Part 1
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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Panel: 2020 Election Who is Voting and Why?
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Oct 30, 2020 |
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Bob Page: 2020 Election and Voting By Mail
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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Cesunica Ivey: BLM and Environmental Justice
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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Sana Jaffery & Nathan Cieszynski: COVID-19 and Can College Students Terminate Apartment Leases?
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Mike McCormick: COVID-19 and Preparing for a New School Year
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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Greg Stepanicich: COVID-19 and The Constitutionality of the Shutdown
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Aerika Loyd: COVID-19 and Heightened Racial Disparities
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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Tracy Gray: COVID-19 and Lack of Access in the American Education System
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Dave Jones: COVID-19 and Employer-Based Insurance
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Steve Christensen: COVID-19 and The Importance of Batteries
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Greg Devereaux: COVID-19 and The Role of Counties
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Angelov Farooq: COVID-19 and California's Workforce & Economy
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Carolyn Solar: COVID-19 and Feeding America
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May 21, 2020 |
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Panel: COVID-19 and UCR Student Perspectives
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May 13, 2020 |
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Brad Coffey: COVID-19 and Water is the Best Defense
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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Michael Huerta: COVID-19 and Airline Bankruptcy?
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Lloyd Levine: COVID-19 and The Digital Divide
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and State, National, and International Policies
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Richard Carpiano: COVID-19 and Face or Fear the Facts?
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Mar 11, 2020 |