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This week, Jaci, Nisha, and Charlie discuss North Korean fighters joining Russia in the continued invasion in Ukraine, as well as Trump and Congress. Jaci also updates us about college football playoffs, during Top of Mind!

This week on the show, Jaci, Jen, Nisha, and Charlie get into some of President-Elect Trump's controversial cabinet picks; some consistent trends in elections abroad; and some slightly non-political Top of Minds!

It was a wild Election Day 2024, and Jaci, Charlie, and Nisha are here to break things down. Federal elections, state elections, and Top of Mind, including some killer TV and book recommendations.

This week on the show, Nisha and Charlie get into it in our last episode before the election. How should we follow the results? What states are in play? And when might we know who wins?

This week on the show, Jaci, Nisha, and Charlie discussed the many close elections for Congress that are on the ballot this year; the complications introduced to campaigns and elections thanks to new technology called "deepfakes"; and the hosts tell us what's at the top of their minds this week!

This week on the show: Charlie and Jaci have a brand-new podcast called "Scandalized" on the NPR Network ! They talk about the process, and apply some lessons to the recent corruption scandal plaguing the NYC mayor. Plus, Nisha talks us through her adventure speaking out on a construction project in her neighborhood.

This week, Jaci, Charlie, and Nisha talk through swing state politics six weeks out from the election; and a truly ridiculous set of scandals brewing in the North Carolina governor's race. Plus, Top of Mind!

This week, Jaci and Charlie are joined by friend of the show and SPS colleague Dr. Lori Hausegger! Lori talks us through recent developments on the Supreme Court, prospects for the next term, and why court nominations and selection raise the stakes of our elections even more.

Your hosts are out of town at a conference this week! And so, we bring you a classic rebroadcast from March of 2021, when we hosted our good friend and colleague, Dr. Libby Lunstrum. We talk about her research on environmental conservation, the illegal wildlife trade, and more.

This week: Jaci, Jen, and Charlie talk through Donald Trump's recent advertising fiasco at Arlington National Cemetery; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr's outlandish campaign and its legacy; and a potpourri of stories for "Top of Mind."

This week, Nisha and Charlie are joined by their SPS colleague Ashley Nichols, an expert in conflict management and the Director of the School of Public Service's Conflict Management Program. Ashley talks about her background, some key principles of managing conflict, and how to think about the conflict that can be found everywhere in our politics.

This week, Jaci and Charlie take a (short) break from presidential politics and talk about the state of the 2024 election in Congress, including what chances Democrats have to hang onto the Senate and take back the House; and the many abortion-related ballot initiatives on the ballot in some key states. We wrap up with a whole lot of bewilderment about RFK, Jr.

This week, Jen and Jaci take on the wildest month in politics any of us can remember, Kamala Harris's vice presidential running mate Tim Walz, and Summer Olympics madness!

This week, Nisha and Charlie break down Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race, and Kamala Harris's quick rise; who Harris might pick as her running mate, and whether Donald Trump regrets his own choice; and Top Of Mind, where Nisha and Charlie pick through some important international stories.

July 18, 2024: Jaci, Jen, Nisha, and Charlie break down one of the most consequential weeks in American politics that any of us can remember. We cover the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, and the increasingly serious efforts to replace President Biden on the Democratic ticket.

This week on the show, Nisha, Jaci, and Jen talk international stories, the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Chevron deference, and a grab bag of other stories for "Top of Mind."

Happy Fourth of July! This week, we're re-airing a show we recorded in March of 2023. Luke and Charlie interview their Boise State colleague, Dr. Jared Talley. Jared talks with us about his unique background, his research on environmental governance, and we even get a little philosophical. We'll be back with an all-new episode next week.

This week, Nisha and Charlie are joined by two special guests: Julieta and Fakri, two participants in the Mandela Washington Fellowship program, hosted by Boise State's School of Public Service. Julieta and Fakri tell us about their experience in the program, their impressions of Boise, and how their important work in their home countries. Originally aired Thursday, June 27, 2024.

From KRBX Studios and Boise State University, welcome to The Big Tent! Join hosts Jaci Kettler, Jen Schneider, Nisha Bellinger, Charlie Hunt, and Luke Fowler as they break down the week in news, culture, and society. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are listened to.