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

Episodes

“Messy Monday/FLASH-CAST: UNO” 05.04.2021 4:16

Today’s Topics: Dubai, France, Russia, Kosovo, Amazon Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 53 Season 3 (247) 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://pod...

“Connecting the Dots: North Korea, Myanmar, Mexico, Mali, Somalia, EU, US, France” 01.04.2021 10:05

Today’s Topics: Connecting the Dots from a Year-Ago, to Today… Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 52 Season 3 (246) 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: ht...

“lo-fi Latin American/Caribbean News: Haiti, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico, Galapagos-Ecuador” 31.03.2021 7:06

Today’s Topics: Haiti Losing Democracy, Mafia Arrested in Dominican Republic, 3-Military Heads Quiz in Brazil, Civilians Hold Mexican Military-Soldiers for Shooting Migrant, Stealing Baby Turtles from Galapagos-but they’re safe now 😊 Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/vwgKfK4v-tw Episode 51 Season 3 (245) Email: lofip...

“Worst Air: Top 10 Countries!” 30.03.2021 6:48

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 50 Season 3 (244) 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...

“Cleanest Air: Top 10 Countries!” 29.03.2021 3:55

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 49 Season 3 (243) 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: Sports, Octopuses, AI, Art, Wine” 26.03.2021 3:56

Today’s Topics: Red Sox Baseball & Zombies???, Dreaming Octopuses, Fired by a Computer, Robot Art Sells, Wine-in-Space Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 48 Season 3 (242) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 Spotify: ope...

“Connecting the Dots: Afghanistan, Terrorism-Africa, Israel, Saudi Arabia” 25.03.2021 10:27

Today’s Topics: Connecting the dots of 8-events over the past year, to see what the future holds. Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 47 Season 3 (241) 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/4Ii0JK...

“lo-fi Global News: Niger, Myanmar, Israel, North Korea, Space-Trash” 24.03.2021 4:52

Today’s Topics: Attacks in Niger, Myanmar Update, Israel Elections, North Korea Missile Test, Space-Trash? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 46 Season 3 (240) 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/sh...

“Top 10 Tourist Destination Countries 2019” 23.03.2021 7:46

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be Episode 45 Season 3 (239) 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=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNzg1...

“Pickering Unplugged: Myanmar, Tanzania, the Philippines, Thailand, India” 22.03.2021 12:38

Today’s Topics: Protests in Myanmar Against Coup, Tanzania New President, South China Sea Dispute in the Philippines, Protests for Democracy in Thailand, India Ripped Jeans Movement Against Misogyny Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 44 Season 3 (238) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://p...

“Good News Friday: Rockets, Florida, Life, Mars, Super Nintendo World” 19.03.2021 3:47

Today’s Topics: World’s Largest Rocket, Meeting Your Neighbors in Florida, Starting Life with Lightning, Super Nintendo World-Need I Say More Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 43 Season 3 (237) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513...

“1-Year Anniversary Episode!” 18.03.2021 23:16

Today’s Topics: Expanding the Platform that is Lofi Poli Sci Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 42 Season 3 (series 236) 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 Podcas...

“Connecting the Dots? Reporting vs. Lofi Poli Sci.” 17.03.2021 13:50

Today’s Topics: Mexico & Drugs, Russia and Putin, Solving North Korea, & Connecting These Dots! Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 41 Season 3 (235) 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/...

“10-First Stories of Lofi Poli Sci, 1-Year Ago” 16.03.2021 5:37

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 40 Season 3 (234) 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: Russia, North Korea, Bolivia, Mexico, Syria” 15.03.2021 3:47

Today’s Topics: Major Arrests of Opposition in Russia, Not Taking Our Calls-North Korea, Former Interim President of Bolivia Arrested, From Penal Colony to Cruise Ships-Mexico, The Children of Syria During the Civil War Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 39 Season 3 (233) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast App...

“Good News Friday: EU, Deepfakes, Light-Speed, Netflix, Nerds-Dance” 12.03.2021 4:38

Today’s Topics: EU Goes LGBT Freedom Zone, Deepfakes-are Real, Is lightspeed/warp speed real/possible, Netflix Passwords, Dancing Nerds…Need I say more 😊 Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 38 Season 3 (232) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-p...

“lo-fi Global News: China, Russia, UN, Myanmar, Internet, Twitter, Facebook” 11.03.2021 9:42

Today’s Topics: China-Russia Moon-Station, UN Security Council Calls for End to Myanmar Coup, Fires in France Shuts Down Party of Internet. Fr, Russia Threatens Twitter, USA Threatens Facebook Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 37 Season 3 (231) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcast...

“Lo-fi Global News: Mexico, Taiwan/Hong Kong, Brazil, Honduras/US, Australia” 10.03.2021 4:47

Today’s Topics: Poppy Growing in Mexico, Taiwan Media for Hong Kong, President Lula “Clean?”, Honduras President Implicated in Narco-Trafficking, The effects of colonization on Aboriginal Communities in Australia Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 36 Season 3 (230) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podc...

“10 Least Free Countries in the World” 09.03.2021 6:10

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link:   https://youtu.be/6SRXHWSVFoM Episode 35 Season 3 (229) 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://podcast...

“Messy Monday: North Macedonia, Senegal, Myanmar, Iraq, Cuttlefish” 08.03.2021 5:55

Today’s Topics: Marijuana in Macedonia, Senegal Protests Escalate, Massive Strikes Called in Myanmar, Pope and Shiite Cleric in Iraq-Words of a Better Future Together, Cuttlefish 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 34 Season 3 (228) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast...

“Lo-fi Global News: Venezuela, Germany, Google, Brexit, Litter” 04.03.2021 5:20

Today’s Topics: Venezuela Smuggling Out Gold, Germany Surveilles Far-Right Party, Google Playing Nice?, Brexit: It’s Never Over?, What’s a Litter-Cam? Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link:   https://youtu.be/0umyPwj60KE Episode 33 Season 3 (227) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https:/...

“With Special Co-host Dr. Robert Worth: Lo-fi Global News” 03.03.2021 28:46

Today’s Topics: International Criminal Court, World Trade Organization, Iran Nuclear Deal, Rich Countries Hoarding Vaccines & COVAX, 10-year Anniversary of the Arab Spring Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/PjTnSje0Mb0 Episode 32: Season 3 (Series: 226) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_pod...

“Top 10 Freest Countries in the World!” 02.03.2021 5:08

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/gvxSDaFgMqk Episode 31 Season 3 (225) 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...

“Messy Monday: Myanmar, Nigeria, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Iraq” 01.03.2021 4:56

Today’s Topics: Protests in Myanmar Continue, 300 Schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria, 47-Activists in Hong Kong Arrested, US Intelligence Says Saudi Crown Prince Responsible for Khashoggi Assassination, Women in Iraq Going Against Gender Stereotypes Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 30 Season 3 (224) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagra...

“Good-News Friday: TikTok, Antarctica, Canada, AI, A Survivor” 26.02.2021 4:44

Today’s Topics: TikTok ByteDance $92 Million Settlement, Iceberg Breaks-off in Antarctica, Hard-Butter in Canada, Vintage-Games no Match for AI, A Cancer Survivor Headed to Space Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Episode 29 Season 3 (223) Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...