Inside Political Science

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  • What do you know about politics? What should you know? Forget views, beliefs and opinions – politics is really a science. In this audio and video podcast, Dr. Kirby Goidel and Dr. Todd Kent from the Texas A&M Department of Political Science use their years of teaching, research and campaign experience to show you what’s actually happening in politics. No partisan politics here, just a navigation of political data, media, money, behavior and more so you can be more informed the next time you vote.
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Episodes
  • Inside Political Science #020 – Trump’s Approach to the World

    Inside Political Science #020 – Trump’s Approach to the World
    Jan 27 2025
    Who do you love and who do you hate? In terms of foreign policy, that's a complicated question. Kirby and Todd are back with their first episode of 2025. They bring in foreign policy expert Dr. John Schuessler to discuss how newly returned President Donald Trump might handle foreign relations. As his second term begins, how will Trump take on a world that has changed so much in the past four years? Does his experience mean he is better prepared to transition back into office? And what kind of negotiation tactics will he use? While he may seem to use "hard power," John argues he uses "soft power" more than people realize. How will he balance structure versus agency? Will he rethink our relationships with our allies? Plus, have other nations figured out Trump's tell? The group discusses whether his tendency to compromise for 'little wins' is worthwhile. Finally, Kirby and Todd analyze some of Trump’s strengths and weaknesses as the president gets to work. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.
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    47 mins
  • Inside Political Science #019 – Do The First 100 Days Still Matter?

    Inside Political Science #019 – Do The First 100 Days Still Matter?
    Dec 9 2024
    Do presidents need better, simpler, narrower agendas? In this episode, Kirby and Todd argue yes - presidential approval ratings are dropping. Why? That’s what Kirby and Todd answer as they discuss presidential honeymoons, what presidents should focus on and traditional politics. How will political parties continue to adapt to voters? Plus, $587,000 a year!? Why Gen Z thinks that’s the number needed for comfort. Speaking of comfort, why does Trump seem so comfy during chaos? And Kirby and Todd discuss the Hunter Biden pardon: the broadness of the pardon, why we won’t remember this in ten years, what it might mean for term limits, and if Biden should pardon Trump. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.
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    50 mins
  • Inside Political Science #018 – The “Now What” Phase: Presidential Transitions

    Inside Political Science #018 – The “Now What” Phase: Presidential Transitions
    Nov 21 2024
    What really happens during a presidential transition? Historically, the transition period was a time for vacation. Campaigning is tough and exhausting! But to keep the country safe and secure every day, a thorough, decisive and professional transition is needed. Kirby and Todd are joined by presidential transition expert Heath Brown, who has extensively researched this relatively secret part of governing. He shares his thoughts on the history of presidential transitions - including how the Cold War and later 9/11 impacted transitions - plus why it’s so important to have a full team ready to go on day one, why vetting is important, and how this transition could compare to the 2020 transition. And did you know each president has to appoint more than 4,000 people to federal jobs? Then, Kirby and Todd think ahead to 2028 and continue to analyze what went wrong for Democrats. Did they go too far left? Or did they get too close to the center? And finally, why governance can be compared to fighting over the thermostat. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.
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    48 mins

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