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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Oct 25, 2026

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Episodes

Good-News Friday 22.05.2020

Countries/Topics Covered : Hong Kong/China, Moose (s), Mississippi, Mexico, Milk Way Galaxy Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLg4TOVb7nh4laDatZZ3yQ LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be.

"lofi-global news" 21.05.2020

Countries/Topics Covered : US/Open Skies Treaty, China/Hong Kong, Tanzania, Venezuela/Iran, Megaraptor Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLg4TOVb7nh4laDatZZ3yQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lofi-poli-sci-podcast/id1513691477 LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci Always...

“Largest Countries by Population” 20.05.2020

"Tuesday's Top 10" Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLg4TOVb7nh4laDatZZ3yQ LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be.

“Mysterious Messy Monday” 18.05.2020

Countries/Topics Covered : Morocco, Australia, Libya, France/Rwanda, Mexico, Israel, US, Iran/Venezuela/US, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLg4TOVb7nh4laDatZZ3yQ LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be.

Freaky Friday/Good News Friday 15.05.2020

Countries/Topics Covered : US resto, Africa & Facebook, China, NASA & Lunar Etiquette, Hong Kong Ice Cream Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLg4TOVb7nh4laDatZZ3yQ LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. ***Correction to last story’s title from AP: Odditie...

Thursday’s Feature: Reporters Without Borders: Bolivia 14.05.2020

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it’s the “we”, that we be. Countries/Topics Covered : Iran/US, Taiwan/WHO/China, Reporters Without Borders: Bolivia, France, Inflatable E-Scooters/Japan Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLg4TOVb7nh4laDatZZ3yQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 LinkedIn: Michael Pickering...

“Weekly Wednesdays with Transparency International: Uruguay” 13.05.2020

Countries/Topics Covered : Germany/India, Afghanistan, Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2019: Uruguay , Niger/Nigeria, Facebook and PTSD Email: lofipolisci@planetmail.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLg4TOVb7nh4laDatZZ3yQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796 LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci

Tuesday’s Top 10: Largest Countries 12.05.2020

Every Tuesday we look at global indicators & surveys to see what countries hold the top 10 rankings in particular categories. We’ll cover things like GDP, GDP per capita, HDI, GINI, largest populations, largest countries by size, happiest countries, and more! And if you’re unsure what some of those things are, no worries lofi nation, we’ll cover what each of them mean before we jump into the l...

Episode 37: 5/11/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 11.05.2020

“Messy Monday” That’s right it’s that fast cap weekend recap. Messy Monday’s Weekend Recap we’ll bring you 10 fast-pace headlines from across the globe, and then a piece of humanity to send you on your way for the week. Countries/topics covered: Interpol, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Trial by Combat, Brazil, Singapore, Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, Skateboarding/Brazil Email: lofipolisci@pla...

Episode 36: 5/8/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 08.05.2020

“Good News Friday!” Countries/topics covered: Russia/US/UK, Turkey, Freedom House: Uruguay, Lunar Concrete & Human Urine, Lucky Jupiter Photo

Episode 35: 5/7/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 07.05.2020

Thursday’s feature on Reporters Without Borders and media freedom around the globe: today for our 3rd story we’re focusing on the South American country of Brazil. Countries/topics covered: Russia/Libya, Israel, Reporters Without Borders: Brazil, Venezuela, Tom Cruise in Space? https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ii0JKbsKEzkO8SA2u3796

Episode 34: 5/6/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 06.05.2020

Its Wednesday everyone! Meaning its Wednesday’s feature on Transparency International and corruption around the globe: today for our 3rd story we’re focusing on the South American country of Suriname Countries/topics covered: Nigeria/death sentence/zoom, the Philippines/democratic decay, Transparency International: Suriname, U.S. arms race, China space race

Episode 33: 5/5/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 05.05.2020

It’s Tuesday’s Top 10! GDP & GDP per capita Every Tuesday from now on we’ll be looking at global indicators & surveys to see what countries hold the top 10 rankings in particular categories. We’ll cover things like GDP, GDP per capita, HDI, GINI, largest populations, largest countries by size, happiest countries, and many, many more! And if you’re unsure what some of those things are, no w...

Episode 32: 5/4/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 04.05.2020

It’s Messy Monday! Messy Monday’s Weekend Recap we’ll bring you 10 fast-pace headlines from across the globe, and then a piece of humanity to send you on your way for the week. Countries/topics Covered: Kashmir, Venezuela, Twitter/Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Korean Peninsula, Iraq/ISIS, US/West Coast, North Korea, Louisiana, North Carolina #lofipolisci

Episode 31: 5/1/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 01.05.2020

Countries/topics Covered: Canada, Israel/Syria, Freedom House: Guyana, Honduras, Lunar Landers

Episode 30: 4/30/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 30.04.2020

Countries/topics Covered: “Talking Bias”. China/US, Brazil, Reporters Without Borders: Venezuela, India/US, Mammals and Dinosaurs

Episode 29: 4/29/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 29.04.2020

Countries/topics Covered: Nigeria/Lebanon, EU/Poland, Transparency International: Colombia, Russia/Finland/Denmark/Poland/Sweden, Speedy Gonzalez

Episode 28: 4/28/2020 Lofi Poli Sci 28.04.2020

World Happiness Report 2019: TUESDAY’s TOP 10

Episode 25: 4/23/2020 23.04.2020

Countries/topics covered: India, Greenland-Denmark/US, Reporters Without Borders: Costa Rica, Germany/Syria, Salazar Slytherin

Episode 24: 4/22/2020 22.04.2020

Countries/topics covered: Van Gogh stolen, Facebook/India, Transparency International: Nicaragua, Iran/US, Earth Day

Episode 23: 4/21/2020 21.04.2020

Countries/topics covered: Saudi Arabia, US-South China Sea, Libya, Israel, Alien Comet

Episode 22: 4/20/2020 20.04.2020

Countries/topics covered: MESSY MONDAY: Vanuatu, Nigeria, Vietnam/China, Kazakhstan, North Korea/US, Australia, UK/US/China/Hong Kong, India, Israel, Space & the US

Episode 21: 4/17/2020 17.04.2020

Countries/topics covered: Myanmar, Malaysia/China, Freedom House: Honduras, Saudi Arabia, Dancing Star

Episode 20: 4/16/2020 16.04.2020

Countries/topics covered: Cocaine in masks, Israel, Reporters Without Borders: Belize, N./S. Korea, Lazy Lions

Episode 19: 4/15/2020 15.04.2020

Countries/topics covered: Turkey/Russia/Syria, Mozambique/Brazil Drug Lord, Transparency International: El Salvador, WHO Funding, Florida Zoom

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