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The Brown Political Review Podcasts

The Brown Political Review Podcasts

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Season 4

Status Update: A Look at the Current Education System in the US

In this episode, co-hosts Erin Ozyurek and Izabella Piatkowski explore many aspects of what makes the current US education system unique, ranging from shifts over time to changes under the current administration. Watch for two special interviews: one with Dakota Pippins, part of Brown Rise Up, and another with Zander Moricz, the founder & executive director of the Social Equity through Education Alliance.

Immigrant Rights: The Evolving Role of Activism in a Similarly Developing Issue

In this episode, co-hosts Becky Montes and Caroline Cordts dive into the status of immigrant rights advocacy through a look at it's past, present, and future. Watch for a special guest interview with a local activist in Rhode Island's Deportation Defense Line.

[Interview] A War on Learning: How Students Are Fighting Back Against Attacks on Education

In this interview, Erin Ozyurek speaks with Zander Moricz, the founder & executive director of the Social Equity through Education Alliance, about attacks on education and how to get involved in organizing. This highlight is an excerpt of an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

[Interview] What Does Meaningful Activism Look Like in an Era of Performativity?

In this interview, Becky Montes speaks with a student activist part of the Deportation Defense Line in Providence, Rhode Island. This highlight is an excerpt of an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

Season 3

Hard Times, Harder Power: The Return of Armed Influence

In this episode, co-hosts Chris Donnelly and Romi Bathia explore hard power and the qualities that can make it an effective diplomatic tool, from decisiveness to secrecy. Caroline Cordts discusses hard power’s connection to North Korea’s military support of Russian armed forces in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Romilly Thompson also presents the Russ-Ukrainian war through the lens of Europe’s larger remilitarization, highlighting the growing tensions between the executive branch and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Soft Power, Hard Times: The Quiet Dynamics of Global Influence

In this episode, BPR producer Erin Ozyurek explores the concept of soft power and its relevance in today’s shifting global political landscape, particularly as it relates to the role of the United States on the world stage. Chris Donnelly examines the Trump administration’s tariff policies and how they may be impacting U.S. soft power. In the Passport segment, Romi M. Bhatia takes a closer look at Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and its strategic use of sportswashing in recent years. Chicha Nimitpornsuko unpacks how the sex work industry may also play an unexpected role in soft power dynamics around the world.

Fortress America: Trump’s Immigration Policies and Global Impact

In this episode, BPR producers Romilly Thomson and Becky Montes explore the immigration landscape during Trump’s presidency and how it compares to his previous term. Guilherme Sequeira introduces a new segment: Writer’s Highlight, where he sits down with a featured writer to discuss their latest published piece. Chris Donnelly and Becky Montes add to the discussion with their segments, Passport and the Rhody Report, in which they discuss the impact of immigration policy worldwide and locally.

Well That’s Queer: The State of LGBTQ+ Issues in Trump’s First 50 Days

In this episode, BPR Producers Caroline Cordts and Guilherme Sequeira discuss developments affecting the LGBTQ+ community following Trump’s return to office. Erin Ozyurek, Becky Montes, and Romilly Thomson delve deeper into the topic through an analysis of policy changes under Trump, an examination of shifts in transgender rights, and an insightful guest interview.

404 Not Found: USAID

Starting off the third season of the Brown Political Review Podcast, BPR Producer Chompoonek Nimitpornsuko explores the global and domestic fallout of Trump’s foreign aid cuts with an emphasis on humanitarian crises and shifting geopolitical power. Caroline Cordts and Erin Ozyurek add to the discussion with their segments, Passport and A Day in Office.

[Interview] A Double-Edged Sword: Social Media and Its Impact on Adolescents

In this interview, Ariella Reynolds from Brown Political Review’s Interview Board speaks with Professor Jacqueline Nesi about the impacts of social media on adolescent mental health. This episode is an excerpt of the full interview. You can read the full edited transcript on our website.

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