The Forum

In this episode of UC3P’s The Forum, we speak with Brigadier General Zaiham Ab Halim of the Royal Malaysian Army about navigating the gap between military budget expectations and operational realities. Gen. Zaiham underscores the importance of understanding local socio‑political and security contexts to strengthen civil–military relations. Hosts: Lutfi Hakim Ariff, MPP'26, Azri Asyraf, MPP'24 Prod...

Joe Holberg, the first confirmed candidate for the next mayoral race for the city of Chicago, has graciously offered his time to discuss his experiences living in Chicago and what he feels should be the next steps taken to improve the city. Host: Ben Huynh Guest: Joe Holberg Produced by Ben Huynh Edited by Zahir Quader  Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more: Instagram: @uc3ppod...

Hey everyone! It's the New Executive Board! Cool dudes and dudettes introducing themselves and what we hope to accomplish in this organization rebirth! Get excited about a new era of podcasting and fun new episodes! Enjoy, hope you have fun and get excited to for what is to come! Hosts: The UC3P Board (Gayatri, Lutfi, Ben, Aby, Zahir, Alec, Eunice) Produced by Gayatri Sreeram Edited by Zahir Quade...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Surya Hardiansyah (MPP ’25), author of the Asian Policy Forum’s (APF) Silk Journal article, "Steering the Future South China Sea Geopolitical Dynamics from Past Perspectives." We delve into his analysis of the growing diplomatic and green investment cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam, set against the backdrop of complex and often competing territori...

On this episode of The Forum, we welcome athor and Executive Director of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Writing Program David Chrisinger for a discussion of his new book, "The Soldier's Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II". The conversation covers David's process writing the book, the state of current military media, and defense department accountability, and...

Charlie Lowe, Publisher of UC3P, is joined in the studio by his long-time friend and political communications expert Justin Giorgio to discuss the first round of Chicago's Mayoral election. Delving deep into the political intricacies of the race, they analyze the strategies, successes, and failures of the mayoral candidates from round one and preview the matchup between Paul Vallas and Brandon Joh...

On this episode of The Forum, we welcome the Democracy Fund's Senior Director of Governance Rudy Mehrbani in the studio for a discussion of government accountability and effectiveness. The conversation covers a series of topics including Rudy's experience in the Obama White House and his views on government personnel. Rudy provides critical insights into increasing government effectiveness and tra...

On this episode of The Forum, we welcome Liz Hempowicz, the Project on Government Oversight's (POGO) Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, in studio for a conversation with Harris Student Graham Harwood. The conversation covers a wide range of topics surrounding making government work better for the American people including inspectors general, oversight reform, and transparency. This e...

Hosts Zareen Hussein and Charlie Lowe interview human rights lawyer and professor, Dr. Teng Biao. Professor Biao provides an expert understanding of the current situation regarding the Uyghurs in Western China/Xinjiang, its significance from a policy level, and his personal experience facing persecution and imprisonment by the Chinese government. Production assistance from Reema Saleh. Follow us o...

On this episode of the Forum, our host Shivani Shukla is joined by Eyal Frank, Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. Professor Frank works at the intersection of Economics and Ecology, with a focus on understanding costs of conservation policies, impact of market dynamics on wildlife levels, and how animals fit into human economic systems. Together, the...

On this episode of the Forum, our host Elliot Danis is joined by James Cadogan, Executive Director of the National Basketball Association’s Social Justice Coalition. Together, they discuss the NBA’s public policy engagement and its work around criminal justice reform, voting access, and policing. The Forum is developed and presented by the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts (UC3P). Follo...

In this Podcast Matt and Zak discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and US foreign policy, as well as how this affects United States energy policy. Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more: Instagram: @uc3ppodcast Twitter/X: @TheUC3P 

On todays episode Matt and Zak discuss the right, left and center of COVID and energy policy. Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more: Instagram: @uc3ppodcast Twitter/X: @TheUC3P 

Get to know the Forum in our pilot episode. Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more: Instagram: @uc3ppodcast Twitter/X: @TheUC3P 

Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins Harris student Graham Harwood (MPP '23) to discuss his work on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI.) The conversation includes the importance of intelligence topics in policy education, encryption, drones, and the politicization of intelligence. This episode is published in cooperation with the Chicago Policy Review. Follow us on our s...