Political Perspectives: Bipartisan Political Analysis, Political Science, & Everything Politics

Last Friday a jury in Wisconsin found Kyle Rittenhouse, the young man charged with two murder charges stemming from the shooting at a protest, not guilty of those charges. Reaction was swift from across the ideological spectrum with conservatives hailing the ruling as a win for 2nd amendment rights and liberals lamenting the verdict was indicative of a judicial system that is systemically racist. In this episode, I dive into the case and provide broader context of other cases that prove the Rittenhouse verdict is not evidence of the way in which our system is broken, but rather the way it works. However, it is necessary to be introspective about our criminal justice system and I highlight three cases and trends for how we can reform our system to ensure more equitable verdicts and to minimize injustice.

Twitter: @TwoPsPerspective

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About: A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Get ready for an interview-packed summer! In the meantime, enjoy this episode highlighting some of my favorite interviews. I also provide commentary on where my guests are now and the interesting things they are doing. It's a great look over the past year and an even better look at things to come this summer. Meanwhile, I'm busy getting the best political interviews lined up for you! Let me know what you think by tweeting me @FromTheSwampPod.

Links:

- Latest from Dr. Joe Kraus (@hurraryforfacts):

https://bit.ly/3wNzWMc

- Latest from Dr. Monica Bell (@monicacbell):

https://bit.ly/3iaOjGn

- Lorelei Kelly Twitter: @loreleikelly

- Laura Cleary Website:

https://bit.ly/3fKYFLB

- Paul Johnson Twitter: @HPEpaul

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

On today’s podcast, I interview Mary Barthelson, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates. Mary has an MS in Systems Engineering from George Mason University. Let me know what you think by tweeting me @FromTheSwampPod!

Links we think you’ll like:

• Mary's Twitter @Barthelson4va
• Mary's Campaign Website
• Emerge Virginia

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

This week on the podcast, we look at plans on packing the Supreme Court and some of the responses to that. Then, we ask, is it a good idea to let students record college lectures? It’s more complicated than you would think. Following that we discuss, ah yes, normalcy. Is it as hyped up as it sounds? Or are the events of the past week a reminder that normal isn’t always a good thing? And, of course, a sneak peek at this Thursday’s interview with Virginia State House candidate Mary Barthelson. Let me know what you think by tweeting me @FromTheSwampPod!

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.

Adair Ford Boroughs was the 2020 Democratic nominee for South Carolinas 2nd US Congressional district. Prior to running for Congress, Adair was an attorney and Department of Justice litigator.

Links we think you'll like:

• Charleston Legal Access

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A bipartisan, unbiased look at politics from a former political science professor. No b.s., no right, no left - just facts and analysis so that you can form your own political opinion. Stay up to date on politics and get a better understanding of politics, how politics works, and everything politics each week.