Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics

Now that the 2018 Midterm elections are over and the votes counted, we review the results their implications. Professors Adam Myers and Matt Guardino, who provided previews of the election in earlier podcast episodes, return with their observations on the election and its impact. They discuss who won, who lost and why. Podcast host William Hudson and his two guests also have a lively conversation about the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and how best it can build on the “blue wave” that brought it to power.

Show Notes

Now that the 2018 Midterm elections are over and the votes counted, we review the results their implications. Professors Adam Myers and Matt Guardino, who provided previews of the election in earlier podcast episodes, return with their observations on the election and its impact. They discuss who won, who lost and why. Podcast host William Hudson and his two guests also have a lively conversation about the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and how best it can build on the “blue wave” that brought it to power.

Creators and Guests

Host
Bill Hudson
Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics is a podcast of the Providence College Political Science Department. On the podcast, we provide analysis of political issues and events featuring the expertise of Providence College faculty members. Our episodes seek to offer in depth discussion of contemporary events that go beyond what typically is covered in the media. In particular, our guests draw on the most up to date research in political science and other fields to throw light on world events. Our episodes cover political events in all regions of the world and in the United States. The issues and events analyzed include elections, public policy, domestic and international crises, political ideologies, racial and ethnic relations, prominent political figures, and many other topics.

What is Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics?

Welcome to "Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics" a new podcast sponsored by the Providence College Political Science Department. Host William Hudson, Political Science Department Chair, and colleagues will provide expert analysis of current political events and issues, delving more deeply into their causes and consequences than can be found in typical media sources.