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Government 101

Government 101

Government 101 Podcast

A podcast hosted by the Political Science Program and the Politics and Policy Student Organization at Minnesota State University, Mankato, that discusses issues of politics, governance, public policy, and current events.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Government 101 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Government 101 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Government 101 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Government 101 - 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.

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Government 101 - 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.

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Government 101 - 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!

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Government 101 - War in Ukraine

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.

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Government 101 - 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.

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Government 101 - 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.

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Government 101 - 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."

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Government 101 - 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.

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Government 101 - 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.

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Government 101 - 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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