Michael Howlett

Studying Public Policy Podcast

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Podcasts of key topics and commentaries on academic studies essential to studying public policy michaelhowlett.substack.com

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Michael Howlett

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PODCAST - The Architecture of Policy Influence 12.01.2026 12:37

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PODCAST - “The Problems of Public Procurement in Canada: Rule Layering, Strategic Purchasing, and Risk Aversion as a Toxic Stew.” 11.11.2025 14:33

https://doi.org/10.1111/capa.12590 . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “The Pigeons Coming Home to Roost: The Continuing Perils of Contracting Out in Canada” 11.11.2025 13:39

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/capa.12588 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Public Value and Procedural Policy Instrument Specifications in ‘Design for Service.’” 11.11.2025 14:39

https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2024.2337095 . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Attributions of Blame and Credit in Policy-Making: Evidence from UK Leadership Tweets During the Swings of the COVID-19 Pandemic” 11.11.2025 14:57

https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198896388.003.0021 . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “From Demand-Side to Supply-Side Regulation of Government Consultants: Recent Trends in Three OECD Countries” 11.11.2025 12:48

https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2023.2297741 . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Blame Avoidance and Credit-Claiming Dynamics in Government Policy Communications: Evidence from Leadership Tweets in Four OECD Countries during 2020-2022 COVID-19 Pandemic" 11.11.2025 16:09

https://doi.org/10.1093/polsoc/puad029 . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Calibration and Specification in Policy Practice: Micro-Dimensions of Policy Design” 11.11.2025 12:50

https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2024.2353929 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “New Policy Tools and Traditional Policy Models: Better Understanding Behavioural, Digital and Collaborative Instruments” 10.11.2025 18:55

https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2025.2495373 . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Educating for Uncertainty: Integrating Abductive Reasoning into the Public Policy Curriculum” 10.11.2025 17:50

https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2025.2506262 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

“Is Lobbying for 'Losers'?" 09.11.2025 14:03

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/rego.12658 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Beyond Evidentiary Uncertainty: Mitigating Political Risks in Policy Designs” 09.11.2025 17:55

https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2025.2529624 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Management and Quality: Third-Generation Research into Policy Advisory Systems” 09.11.2025 17:28

https://doi.org/10.1093/polsoc/puaf023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Kicked Cans and Poison Pills: Third Generation Policy Advisory System Studies and the Management of Quality Political Advice” 09.11.2025 14:09

https://doi.org/10.1093/polsoc/puaf002 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “Words Not Deeds: The Weak Culture of Evidence in the Canadian Policy Style.” 09.11.2025 17:28

https://doi.org/10.1093/polsoc/puae026 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “The Purpose of Policy Portfolios: Design, Intention, and Logic” 09.11.2025 16:21

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-public-policy/article/purpose-of-policy-portfolios-design-intention-and-logic/0BE3E2306711CDF6F88C96CD0193D7B7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “A Theory of Policy Advisory System Quality: Hirschman 2.0 or What Makes for Good Policy Advice?” 09.11.2025 18:53

https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journals/pp/53/1/article-p44.xml This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelhowlett.substack.com

PODCAST - “‘Is Lobbying for Losers?’: Corporate Behavior and Canadian Military Procurement Contracting.” 09.11.2025 14:03