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Part 2: Electoral Blowouts (1972 Election)
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04/08/25 • 15 min
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.

Political Violence and Terrorism
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02/18/25 • 23 min
Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with Dr. Pat Nelson from the Department of Criminal Justice about political violence and terrorism.

All things local government!
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01/30/25 • 26 min
Host Scott Granberg-Rademacker sits down with Urban and Regional Studies Professor Dr. Miriam Porter to talk about all things local government--including a "Top 5" list!

War in Ukraine
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01/28/25 • 28 min
Taylor T. talks with Minnesota State Mankato Professor Dr. Tom Inglot about the war in Ukraine. This episode was also highlighted as the "Podcast of the Week" on KMSU.

Everything you need to know about tariffs!
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12/10/24 • 29 min
Scott Granberg-Rademacker talks with MSU-Mankato Economics Professor, Dr. Atrayee Ghosh Roy, about the economic and political impacts of tariffs.

Populism & Extremism: Ideology and the Election
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12/05/24 • 30 min
Taylor T. hosts a wide-ranging discussion on populism, extremism, and the election with Ben L., Sophie N., Dr. Amelia Pridemore and Dr. Josh Berkenpas.

Media Literacy (Understanding the News)
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11/26/24 • 27 min
Scott Granberg-Rademacker visits with Dr. Dale Zacher (Communication and Media Professor), Holly Marie Moore (Mankato Free Press Reporter), and Dr. Amelia Pridemore (Professor of Political Science) about media literacy and how people can make sense of the news. The ghost of Walter Cronkite makes a cameo appearance, "and that's the way it is."

2024 Election Overview
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11/19/24 • 21 min
Minnesota State, Mankato Political Science students Elijah K. and Salvatore A. break down the 2024 election results.

Navigating politics as a college student
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11/12/24 • 21 min
Scott Granberg-Rademacker sits down with Minnesota State Mankato students Allyson W. (Republican) and Ben L. (Democrat) to talk about politics on campus and the issues that are important to college students.

President Trump's cabinet appointments
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02/11/25 • 38 min
Minnesota State Mankato students Taylor T. talks with Salvatore A. and Sophie N. about President Trump's likely Cabinet appointments. As a note to our listeners, this episode was recorded on December 10th, before President Trump took office.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Government 101 have?
Government 101 currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does Government 101 cover?
The podcast is about News, Elections, International Relations, Podcasts, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Government 101?
The episode title 'Populism & Extremism: Ideology and the Election' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Government 101?
The average episode length on Government 101 is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Government 101 released?
Episodes of Government 101 are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Government 101?
The first episode of Government 101 was released on Sep 19, 2024.
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