Government 101

In this first episode on historical elections, Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau about why historical elections are more than just sepia postcards from the past that get lodged in our memories.

Ben L. talks with Republican Senator Steve Kolbeck of South Dakota about politics, public policy, and life as a state legislator.

Host Allyson W. talks with Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Scott Granberg-Rademacker about campaign strategy differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in part two of this two-part series.

Host Allyson W. talks with Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Scott Granberg-Rademacker about policy differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in part one of this two-part series.

Ben L. sits down with Drs. Fred Slocum and Joe Kunkel to talk about Congressional Races in Minnesota and around the country.

Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Taylor T., Allyson W., and Ben L. discuss voter registration in Minnesota and the surrounding states.

Taylor T., a political science student at MSU, hosts Dr. Katie Brunner and Manny Reyes to talk about preparations for the Vice Presidential Debate and some practical advice for what to watch for as you're tuning in. Dr. Brunner is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at MSU, and Manny Reyes is an MSU Debate Coach.

Scott Granberg-Rademacker and Kevin Parsneau kick off the new Government 101 podcast with style and grace not seen since the days of Martin Van Buren.