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The Elephant in the Room: a GUCR Podcast

The Elephant in the Room: a GUCR Podcast

by Georgetown University College Republicans

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Season 2

Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of: How to Lead in a Deep Blue City

We're back for a new season! In this episode, our host Ian Cruz sits down with Michael Bartels of the New York Young Republican Club to discuss how conservatives should mobilize in a deep blue city, like DC, as well as the future of Catholics in the conservative movement.

Season 1

A Conservative 2023 from A to Z

Join our host Ian Cruz as he breaks down from A to Z what conservatives should look out for as we enter 2023!

What happened?

Where was the red wave? What do the 2022 midterms tell us about the current state of politics in America? Join our host Ian Cruz and a very special guest to find out!

Home Stretch: The Final Push for a Red Wave

In our final episode before the exciting 2022 midterm elections, we head both north and south. Up to Alaska and down to North Carolina. Our host Ian Cruz spoke with two conservative hoyas who broke down these two states and what chances Republicans have in winning the key races, in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. On to election day!

Sun Belt Showdown

Will the desert be painted red this November? Come out west with us on our next stop in covering the 2022 midterms! Arizona and Nevada will be paramount in taking back control of the U.S. Senate and both states have pivotal Gubernatorial races that could determine their respective political future. Join our host Ian Cruz as he dives into these important contests with 2 members of the DC College Republican community.

Midwest Mayhem

We head to the midwest in our tour across the country to talk about the key elections this November and the recent political realignment in 2 more rust belt states. Join our host, Ian Cruz, as he speaks with a Michigander and a Wisconsinite to examine these critical races that could determine the future of their respective state. Can Republicans replicate President Trump's 2016 performance or will Democrats show signs of a resurgence?

2021 Rehashed

In our newest episode covering the 2022 midterm elections, we revisit the two states that dominated political conversations last November: New Jersey and Virginia. Both states shifting greatly towards Republicans. Will this shift translate to the elections this November? Join our host Ian Cruz and his guests to find out what lies in store for the Garden State's and Old Dominion's Republicans.

Welcome to campus!

The new academic year is upon us! That means it's time to welcome the new Hoyas to campus as they start their own journeys on the Hilltop. Join our host, Ian, as he speaks with the Georgetown College Republicans's current and former freshman representative to speak about how to make the transition to college as smooth as possible.

Roe v. Wade Overturned: What's Next?

BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court of the United States has made its decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, and has overruled both Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. After almost 50 years of legalized abortion, the matter returns to the states. Join Ian and his co-host Brigid for a discussion about this landmark ruling and the future of the pro-life movement with Emma Waters, a Research Associate at the Heritage Foundation's DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family.

An American Moment on the Hilltop

In this episode, Ian has the exciting opportunity to interview Saurabh Sharma, President of American Moment. Critical issues facing America are front and center in this discussion, shining light on a new path for the Conservative Movement: one that puts America First.

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