Inside Political Science #023 – A Constitutional Crisis?

Our Constitution was built for presidents like Donald Trump. That’s the argument from Kirby and Todd in their latest episode. Kirby says the Constitution was…

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Inside Political Science #022 – Where are the Checks and Balances?

President Trump is doing what we expect leaders to do. Congress isn’t - and that’s a problem. Kirby and Todd are back to discuss the…

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Inside Political Science #021 – Texas Money & Trump’s Power: Brandon Rottinghaus Interview

Things aren’t cheap. Good thing Texas has money. Kirby and Todd talk Texas politics with guest Brandon Rottinghaus in this new episode. As the legislative…

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Inside Political Science #020 – Trump’s Approach to the World

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…

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Inside Political Science #019 – Do The First 100 Days Still Matter?

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…

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Inside Political Science #018 – The “Now What” Phase: Presidential Transitions

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…

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Inside Political Science #017 – The Best Political Comeback Ever? A Poll-Defying Victory

We have a new president, and it happened quicker and more decisively than anyone expected. Kirby and Todd react to Donald Trump’s victory, calling it…

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Not the Nastiest Election – Inside Political Science Election Day Mini-Cast 16.1

Guess what? This presidential election isn’t the nastiest in history, even if it feels like it at the moment. As Election Day dawns, Kirby and…

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Inside Political Science #016 – Politics in the Digital Age: Social Media, Ads and More

Kamala on Fox News, Arnold Palmer and McDonald’s french fries: media coverage of politics isn’t simple anymore. Candidates are exploring digital content creation more than…

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Inside Political Science #015 – What Matters to College Students? Inside Political Science Student Special

Young people are America’s future. So what matters most to them? Kirby and Todd take “Inside Political Science” out of the podcast studio and into…

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