Controversial U.S. Elections Part 3 (Conclusions)

This podcast episode comes from an expert panel with a live audience entitled “Midterm Election 2026: An Election in a Polarized Republic,” on November 10 2026 at the Centennial Student Union on the Minnesota State University campus. The panel includes Dr. Fred Slocum (M.S.U.), Prof. Joe Olstrom (S.C.C.), Dr. Josh Berkenpas (M.S.U.), Dr. Kevin Parsneau (M.S.U.) and Dr. Scott Granberg-Rademacker (M.S.U.) moderating the discussion. It was interesting and informative, with each panelist emphasized different aspects of what has come to be described as a “Blue Wave” of Democratic wins. There were great questions from the audience, and not enough time to get to everything people wanted to talk about.

Live recording of the Political Science Program's expert panel on “September 11 After 25 Years,” including Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Matt Loayza, Dr. Paul Prew and Dr. Fred Slocum addressed a packed room at the C.S.U. Each panelist emphasized different ways the terrorist attack changed U.S. domestic politics and global politics. There were great questions from the audience.

There have been a lot of accusations and claims about stolen elections and voter fraud in recent elections. This is Part 3 of a series on controversial elections to discuss the issue of stolen elections and voter fraud in the U.S. It covers whether and when accusations of stolen elections are legitimate, the frequency of hacking voting machines and voter fraud, and why voters might believe there is fraud when there is not evidence to support those claims. 

There have been a lot of accusations and claims about stolen elections and voter fraud in recent elections. This is Part 2 of a series on controversial elections to discuss the issue of stolen elections and voter fraud in the U.S. It examines controversies and accusations regarding recent elections and the increased frequency of claims of stolen elections and voter fraud.

There have been a lot of accusations and claims about stolen elections and voter fraud in recent elections. This is Part 1 of a series on controversial elections to discuss the issue of stolen elections and voter fraud in the U.S. It summarizes the controversies of the 1800, 1824, 1876, 1888, 1916 and 1960 elections.

Host Taylor T. and Scott Granberg-Rademacker discuss political polarization, how to overcome it, and what it means to contemporary society.

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 2 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1972 landslide win by Richard Nixon over George McGovern. Scott insults Matt's favorite football team while considering the fallout from the 1972 burglary at the Watergate Hotel.

Host Ben L. talks with guests Sophie N. and Allyson W. about civic engagement and getting involved in your community.

Dr. Amelia Pridemore visits with singer/guitarist Dave Simonett from the band Trampled by Turtles to talk about entertainment policy and music.

Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Historian Matt Loayza and Political Scientist Kevin Parsneau in Part 1 of the series on electoral blowouts, featuring the 1984 landslide win by Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale. Kevin is accused of getting election updates via telegraph which is still faster than the Pony Express that Scott gets his news from.