State of the State Podcast

As 2021 comes to a close, the IPPSR State of the State Podcasters ask whether tragic shootings of schoolchildren will lead to new gun laws and how abortion questions before the U.S. Supreme Court will play out in Michigan and the country. How do these issues mesh with COVID-19 variants, inflation, the job market, labor market and the economy overall? They're joined by MSU Foundation Professor Pete...

The economy and elections intertwine in this Institute for Public Policy and Social Research State of the State Podcast from Michigan State University. Our podcasters come from the university's top minds on elections, redistricting and the economy -- Economist Dr. Jon Eguia, IPPSR Director Dr. Matt Grossmann, Economist Dr. Charles Ballard with host Arnold Weinfeld, associate IPPSR director. What's...

The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research podcasters ask about supply chain, economic, election and racial issues. Will supply chain issues dampen holiday hopes? Is long-term inflation on the horizon? How polarized is our state and country over the issues of diversity, equity and inclusion? New research offers new insights.

Redistricting, the prospects of inflation and the grand opening of a unique building supporting STEM education -- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics -- at Michigan State University. Our State of the State Podcast features IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, Economics Professor Emeritus Charles Ballard and guest Sandra Lupien, director of MassTimbe...

How soon will we see economic effects from COVID's Delta Variant? What effect will a slowing population -- as told in the U.S. Census -- have on Michigan's economy? It's all in the latest State of the State Podcast from the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University. Podcasting: IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, Emeritus State...

This issue of Michigan State University's State of the State Podcast warns consumers about the hazards of global counterfeiting -- especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Michigan's awash in a budget surplus, reopening post-pandemic and finding politics somewhat boring in the new administration of President Joe Biden.

State of the State Podcasters Dr. Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld take to the air to talk loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, potential return to "normalcy" following the pandemic, COVID recovery and infrastructure investment, and the state's new voting district maps. Their guest is Suann Hammersmith, executive director of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commissi...

In the age of pandemic, IPPSR's fully vaccinated podcasters discuss vaccines, their effect on the economy and politics and how speedily misinformation and disinformation can be injected into social media. This month's lineup: Host Arnold Weinfeld, associate director of Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research; IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, professor of political s...

Redistricting, stimulus checks and an improving economy appear on their way to the state of Michigan and its local governments. Michigan State University's State of the State podcast cues up this month with analysis from IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann, Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld, MSU Economics Professor Charles Ballard and podcast guest Economist Mary Schulz, associate director of the...

Nearly a year into the pandemic coronavirus of 2020, Michigan State University's State of the State Podcasters tackle insights into the Influenza of 1918 and its parallels to current times. If we fail to learn from of lessons of the past, we are surely bound to see it repeated in our future, the broadcasters caution. Yet, we see citizens lining up for vaccines and a brightening economy ahead. From...

This post-election IPPSR Podcast explores Election2020. Did President Donald Trump and President-Elect Joe Biden have coattails? How will the economy fare as the pandemic coronavirus continues to flare? IPPSR Podcast November stars Director Matt Grossmann, State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard and Associate IPPSR Director Arnold Weinfeld.

It's the Election 2020 edition of Michigan State University's State of the State Podcast. Listen in to IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann to find out which party appears to be ahead in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 vote. Review the nation and Michigan's economy with State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard. Then learn how to play Election Madness with MSU Political Scientist Eric Juenke.

If it's September, there are only weeks left until the 2020 Presidential Election. Listen in to MSU Economist Charles Ballard talk about the economy and the election during the pandemic coronavirus. Then Michigan Political Leadership Program Co-Directors Susy Avery and Steve Tobocman talk about how preparation for public service can change your life.

Who's winning -- Trump or Biden -- in Michigan? Where's the economy -- in Michigan and the nation -- headed? Will we -- healthcare and patients -- overcome the pandemic coronavirus? Plus a groundbreaking new study that shows a racial wage gap especially in the Great Lakes Region and Michigan. Two Michigan State University economists, a political scientist and a workforce and economic development s...

In this time of uncertainty and coronavirus challenge, high speed internet boosts educational opportunity for K-12 learners. It also poses economic challenges. Researchers from the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University ponder greater needs as COVID-19 sends teachers and students to distance learning and those who...

Critical conversations here on COVID-19 and its effect on Michigan and the nation's elections, its candidates, economy and K12 education. From the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research -- focusing on policy education, political leadership and survey research -- in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University.

Michigan State University State of the State podcaster hosts talk the state's presidential primary elections, the economy and all in the light of the coronavirus and COVID19. With the economy challenged by pandemic, the nation has entered a recession, says MSU economist Charles Ballard.

The Michigan State University State of the State podcasters crisscross the state's issues in this edition, Their travel through the issues leads from the state's upcoming March 10 primary -- and the presidential candidates -- to clean water issues and efforts to repair the state's roads. One forecast: A Goldman Sachs announcement to be on guard for a stock market correction and the coronavirus. Ta...

All about consumer confidence, how much we trust government and how we rate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. President Donald Trump are featured in this State of the State Podcast. The monthly Institute for Public Policy and Social Research podcast tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements. The Institute, known as IPPSR, is at home at Michigan State Univ...

In this, the last State of the State Podcast of 2019, podcasters talk about legislative initiatives before and after 2020, the flat-but-hopeful economy and the effects of nonprofit philanthropy on governing financially strapped communities. The monthly Institute for Public Policy and Social Research podcast tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements. The Institu...

Every month, the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research tracks down research from its State of the State Survey and other advancements to illuminate in this recorded podcast. The Institute, known as IPPSR, is at home at Michigan State University in the College of Social Science and focuses on policy education, leadership training and survey research -- a synergistic combination. Our hosts...

Where are the substitute teachers in Michigan? Do new laws prevent retirees from returning to the classrooms to fill temporary vacancies? Or is it a lack of supply in response to demand? New Michigan State University research from Nathan Burroughs, Ph. D., senior research associate in the College of Education, outlines the need. He's joined by podcast regulars Arnold Weinfeld, associate IPPSR dire...

It's the back-to-school issue! Bethany Wilinski, MSU assistant professor of teacher education, joins State of the State Podcast hosts Arnold Weinfeld, associate IPPSR director, and economist Charles Ballard, State of the State Survey Director. She shares joint research into pre-K teaching and what teachers of our youngest learners need for on-the-job satisfaction. Weinfeld and Ballard review the e...

It's all about politics, tariffs and the popular vote -- read that as redistricting -- in this edition of the State of the State Podcast distributed by Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. IPPSR's three podcasters this month are Interim Director Arnold Weinfeld, economist Charles Ballard and political scientist Corwin Smidt.

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