What do you know about politics? What should you know? Forget views, beliefs and opinions – politics is really a science. Dr. Kirby Goidel and Dr. Todd Kent from the Texas A&M Department of Political Science use their years of teaching, research and campaign experience to show you what’s actually happening in politics. No partisan politics here, just a navigation of political data, media, money, behavior and more so you can be more informed the next time you vote.
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#027 – The Next Political Generation: What College Students Care About
What issues matter to college students? Is there hope for a political common ground among the next generation? Three Texas A&M students join Kirby and Todd for a robust discussion of student perspectives. As young voters, they are discovering how to be a part of the political process. They bring up national issues like the economy, debt and free speech, but also local issues that directly affect them, including affordable housing and immigration. Rent concerns are a big part of the conversation, as the students debate if and how they can create change. Kirby and Todd ask where students get their news and how social media coverage influences the narrative. Are Aggie students inherently political or are they too nice to disagree? Plus, the students ask: where are the high-paying jobs we were promised if we went to college?
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Meet the Hosts
Dr. Kirby Goidel
Kirby Goidel is a professor in the Department of Political Science at Texas A&M. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and arrived to teach in Aggieland in 2014. Goidel’s research focuses on public opinion, political communications and how institutions influence policy. He currently serves as Associate Department Head at the Bush School and is co-editor of “Social Science Quarterly.”
Dr. Todd Kent
Todd Kent is the director of undergraduate programs and an instructional professor for the Department of Political Science at Texas A&M. Kent completed his Ph.D. in Political Science here at A&M. He has both international higher education experience and practical experience in campaigns and political consulting. His research specializes in presidential foreign policy decision-making and political risk-taking.
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