What The Politics?! (WTP) podcast

What The Politics?! (WTP)

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What The Politics is a weekly podcast show dedicated to exploring issues that matter. Hosted by two journalists, each episode will explore topics trending in the political arena. This podcast will offer a bipartisan platform to the listener, supported with information by experts and enlightened by experiences of the average voter. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and join the conversation!

56 Episodes

The 'institutional effects of executive scandals' with Brandon Rottinghaus
10/26/2021
36:37
There have been countless presidential scandals over the course of our country's history. Some gaining more traction and public attention than others, and a select few ending in removal of office. In this week's episode, we explore the impacts of executive scandals with special guest Dr. Brandon Rottinghaus.
Behind the scenes of a D.C. correspondent, from reporting from the hub of politics
10/19/2021
27:50
This week we are joined by special guest, Allison Harris, a White House Correspondent for NewsNation in the Washington, D.C. Bureau. She talks about being a correspondent, life in D.C. and what it's like to report and speak with some of the most powerful people in the country.
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Episode 52: Defending the final frontier: U.S. expands with Space Force
10/12/2021
36:17
This week on What The Politics?! we speak with a member of the Space Force Association, the management organization to the U.S. Space Force about the interworkings of the association in overseeing the newest branch of the armed services.
Politics in China, exploring power dynamics between China and the U.S.
10/5/2021
34:23
Where to start ... that's our first question when it comes to the long-standing and complicated relationship between the United States and China. Dr. Robert Ross, professor of Political Science at Boston College and Associate professor for The John King Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University, discusses this and more.
Lobbying and social networks in Congress
9/21/2021
29:21
Relationships in politics is everything. Who you know, what you know, and how you network. It’s a vital part to our democracy. On this week’s episode we examine how those relationships can form and how they benefit members from different sides of the aisle.
January 6th - Court cases and criminal charges
9/14/2021
29:01
In this week's episode of "What The Politics?!" we explore the players of January 6, including Oath Keepers, Q'Anon, and loyalists. Along with our guest, we break down the legal charges against these players, whether it be criminal or misdemeanor, and what sentencing would look like for those charges if found guilty.
Discussing Taliban rule, what happens next in Afghanistan
9/7/2021
31:44
Last week we touched on the 20-year Afghanistan War and the recent withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. In this week’s episode, we take a deeper dive into the war in Afghanistan and what could be next for the Afghan people, as well as the United States when it comes to foreign interactions.
Current events, Afghanistan reaction and popularity among political figures
8/31/2021
28:31
Dr. Peter Francia from East Carolina University returns to talk with Victoria and Emily about current events like the Afghanistan withdrawal of U.S. troops, the 2022 midterm elections and public popularity among our current political figures.
Could the post-pandemic economy be better?
8/24/2021
30:58
In this week's episode, we welcome back Dr. Mike Walden of N.C. State to discuss a recent article he wrote. The question he asks is whether the post-pandemic economy could be better than before COVID-19 hit. We examine five major components that could be signs of a new economy moving forward.
Gen Z, Cancel Culture, masculinity in American Politics
8/17/2021
29:23
For this week's episode, we examine the influences of Gen Zs when it comes to political participation. We discuss how "cancel culture" has emerged and how to gauge the scope of the offense. And finally, we will analyze the impact of masculinity on American Politics, what an A-typical American leader looks like and how does the image of masculinity change generationally?

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