Michael Pickering

Lofi Poli Sci Podcast

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International News with a Poli Sci Perspective; and lo-fi music :) Short form episodes every Wednesday. Creator/Host: Michael Pickering, Ph. D. Political Science

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Michael Pickering

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“Good-News Friday: Comics & Charity, Inclusivity, Pizza, #NiceTweets, Saving-Dough” 07.05.2021 4:42

Today’s Topics: May 7 No Pants Day Charity, New Zealander Transgender Athlete Closer to Olympics, Pizza Vending Machines in Italy, Twitter Goes Nice?, Painting the Street Blue and Saving-Dough Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/3fqOnYsxTlI Episode 77 Season 3 (271) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli...

“Lo-fi Global News: Scotland, Romania, Myanmar, Ireland, Italy” 06.05.2021 5:02

Today’s Topics: Scottish Independence Movement, Bear Killing Investigation in Romania-Killed by Prince of Austria, Unity Government of Myanmar Opposing Military with Coalition-Militia, Italy Redoing Colosseum Floor? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 76 Season 3 (270) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple P...

“Lo-fi Global News: Colombia, Israel, Iraq, Space-Wine, Talking-Trees” 05.05.2021 6:37

Today’s Topics: Protesting Taxes in Colombia, Israel Government Struggles, Prank TV Shows in Iraq, Wine From Space Goes on Sale, Talking Trees-at Least to Each Other Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 75 Season 3 (269) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi...

“How I Survive Finals’ Week; A Top-10 List” 04.05.2021 5:43

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/p8qh0ih-RWo Episode 74 Season 3 (268) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.googl...

“Pickering Unplugged: Surviving Finals’ Weeks” 03.05.2021 4:51

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 73 Season 3 (267) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNzg...

“Good-News Friday: Alligator/Cow, Sir David Attenborough, Butterflies, Rhinos, 3D-Printed Homes” 30.04.2021 5:22

Today’s Topics: Texas Traffic Jams-Alligator & Cow, New Program from Sir David Attenborough, Monarch Butterflies Fly Really-Really Far, Sumatran Rhinos-May They Live Forever, Printing a New Home? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 72 Season 3 (266) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://...

“lo-fi Global News: Somalia, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia/Iran, China, SPORTS!” 29.04.2021 5:58

Today’s Topics: Presidential Crisis in Somalis-Over? Military in Afghanistan Will Be Okay-When US Leaves? Saudi Arabia “Friends” Iran? China’s New Space Station-Heavenly Harmony? Decoding the Latest in SPORTS!? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 71 Season 3 (265) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcas...

“With Co-host Dr. Robert Worth: Suez Canal, Post Pandemic Trade, IMF” 28.04.2021 28:49

Today’s Topics: Ship Blocks Suez Canal-What does it mean, Post Covid-19 Global Trade, IMF Helps Developing Countries? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/f23IeHpwWnw Episode 70 Season 3 (264) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli...

“Protests 2021, a subjective list…of course” 27.04.2021 5:30

Today’s Topic: 10 Most Important Protests of 2021 (to me). Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/H43sDgqXQQw Episode 69 Season 3 (263) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4I...

“Messy Monday: Iran, Chad, Somalia, Myanmar, China” 26.04.2021 5:09

Today’s Topics: Iran Talks-Noise About Iran, Chad’s Military Coup-Update, Somalia-Civil War in Mogadishu-Capital, Myanmar Protests During ASEAN Summit, China’s Earth Defense System? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 68 Season 3 (262) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Letters of the Lofi Poli Sci issue 3 is out! 24.04.2021 1:00

Issue 3:  Who 'we' are, and what we want? #LettersOfTheLofiPoliSci #lofipolisci #lofi #politicalscience #news #worldnews #globalnews #lofiGlobalNews #alwaysHope #podcast #lofipoliscipodcast #Top10 #GoodNewsFriday #PickeringUnplugged

“Good News Friday: Thailand, Florida, Horseshoe Crabs, Bear Suit, Rhode Island” 23.04.2021 4:33

Today’s Topics: Cat Seized in Drug Raid, Flying Turtles, Horseshoe Crabs Save Lives, Taking a Walk in a Bear Suit, Lofi-Nation Having Baby-Rhode Island Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 67 Season 3 (261) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podc...

“Connecting the Dots: Too Many Coups Lately?” 22.04.2021 9:25

Today’s Topics: How Military Coups are Becoming More Prevalent, and Why. Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 66 Season 3 (260) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Google P...

"Pickering Unplugged: Military Coup in Chad?" 21.04.2021 10:28

Today’s Topics: Untangling the events in Chad, with comparative perspective. Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 65 Season 3 (259) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Goog...

“Top 10 Fictional Universes…What if we didn’t have…” 20.04.2021 7:32

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 64 Season 3 (258) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNzg...

“Messy Monday: Chad, Syria, the Philippines, Myanmar, Earth” 19.04.2021 5:20

Today’s Topics: Chad-Revolution Coming, Syria-Presidential Election Coming, the Philippines-Poachers of Giant Clams, Myanmar-Mass Prisoner Release, Returning to Earth from the International Space Station Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/eGYYCfqDuQ4 Episode 63 Season 3 (257) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram...

“Our Good News Friday? Where you at?” 16.04.2021 0:11

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 62 Season 3 (256) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNzg...

“lo-fi Global News: Somalia, Pakistan/France, Russia/US, Google Earth, UAE” 15.04.2021 5:01

Today’s Topics: Somalia Presidential Crisis, Pakistan Protests, US Sanctions Russia, Google Earth of the Past, First Female Arab Astronaut-UAE Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 61 Season 3 (255) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id151...

“Lo-fi Global News: Japan, Syria, Mexico, Cuba, Belgium” 14.04.2021 5:57

Today’s Topics: Nuclear Wastewater Going into the Pacific-Japan, Syria Used Chlorine Weapon in 2018, Mexican Marines Arrested for Disappearances, Cuba’s Political Party Congress, Finding Ancient Rome in Belgium Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 60 Season 3 (254) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcas...

“10-Least Connected Countries/Lowest Internet Connectivity Rates” 13.04.2021 6:06

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 59 Season 3 (253) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNzg...

“Messy Monday: Iran, Israel, Russia, China, Ecuador, Space” 12.04.2021 5:32

Today’s Topics: Iran Blames Israel for Cyber-Terrorism on Nuclear Site, Alexei Navalny on Hunger Strike in Russian Prison, China Uses Anti-Trust Law on Alibaba, Ecuador Presidential Election Results, The 1st Human to Space 60-Years Ago Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 58 Season 3 (252) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli...

“Good-News Friday: Squeaks, Teeth, NeuraLinks, Monkeys, Parakeets & Palm Trees” 09.04.2021 4:39

Today’s Topics: Mole Rats Speak Multiple Dialects, Skunks & Dinosaurs, Neural Links & Monkeys, Monkeys on the Run in Germany, Parakeets & Palm Trees Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 57 Season 3 (251) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli...

“lo-fi Global News: Dubai, Ukraine, Germany, Russia, Myanmar, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Gorillas” 08.04.2021 6:39

Today’s Topics: Deporting Nudists in Dubai, Germany Calling out Russia, Myanmar Cutting More Internet, Are “The Troubles” Returning, Gorillas Are Smart-Of Course They Are! Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 56 Season 3 (250) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

“lo-fi Global News: Iran, Russia, UN/Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Phones” 07.04.2021 5:08

Today’s Topics: Iranian ship attacked-maybe, Doctors arrested wanting to help Navalny, Hunger in the DRC-UN, Ethiopia’s Dam and Sudan and Egypt’s Anger, Phones-In-The-Classroom? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 55 Season 3 (249) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

“Most Connected Countries/Highest Internet Connectivity” 06.04.2021 8:13

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 54 Season 3 (248) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNzg...