Dr. Marcia Bumgardner, Dr. Charles McCoy and Dr. Jason Russell

Politics in Perspective

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Three professors sit down to chat about politics and break down the biggest stories of the week. Marcia and Jason cover the latest political happenings, while Charles adds some historical context to help it all make sense. They talk about everything from Presidential Executive Orders to game-changing Supreme Court rulings. If you’re trying to keep up with U.S. politics, this is the podcast for you!

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Dr. Marcia Bumgardner, Dr. Charles McCoy and Dr. Jason Russell

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S1.E6 Watergate, Iran-Contra and Why Political Scandals Don't Stick Like They Used To 12.04.2024 1:05:56

Nixon's Watergate scandal led to the first time in U.S. History that a President resigned from office. Charles and Marcia discuss former Presidents Nixon and Reagan, and why these past scandals hit differently than scandals of the present. https://www.instagram.com/politicsinperspectivepodcast/

S1.E5 President's with Health Problems and the 25th Amendment 27.03.2024 52:05

In this episode, Charles and Marcia discuss times when U.S. Presidents have had major health problems or have died in office. Charles reminds us that James Garfield was shot and incapacitated for almost two months before he died, creating questions about who was in charge. The 25th Amendment was passed after the assassination of President Kennedy and provides more specific procedures for replacing...

S1.E4 SCOTUS, Now Let Them Enforce It 12.03.2024 59:05

We're talking about the development of the Supreme Court this week. Marcia covers the latest SCOTUS ruling that rejected Colorado's attempt to remove Trump from the ballot. Charles talks through the landmark Marbury v. Madison ruling, Andrew Jackson's "now let them enforce it" sentiment and FDR's court-packing plan. Find us on IG @politicsinperspectivepodcast Marcia and C...

S1.E3 Presidential Primaries and Crazy Conventions 28.02.2024 1:06:07

The Bull Moose Party, the 1968 Chicago Riots, and Reagan's Challenge to President Ford. Marcia takes a look at the current state of the 2024 presidential primaries and Charles discusses dramatic nomination contests of the past. This episode will get you ready for Super Tuesday!

S1.E2 The Chinese Exclusion Act and Immigration Laws, Past and Present 13.02.2024 1:02:49

Marcia discusses the recent Senate immigration bill and the conflict at the Texas border. Charles reminds us of early attempts at immigration restriction, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, one of the first times race was used as a means of denying entry into the United States.

S1.E1 Partisan Tensions, Something Entirely New? 02.02.2024 55:02

Accusations of mistresses, murders, and moral deficiencies abound. Are intense partisan tensions something entirely new? Maybe not. Charles and Marcia discuss the intense negative partisanship we are seeing in today's world. Charles provides a history of the formation of political parties, and notable partisan fights of the past: Jefferson and Adams, John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, Prest...