Richard Burr

Richard Burr retired recently from public service after serving five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1995-2005) and three in the U.S. Senate (2005-2023). He came to Duke’s campus to speak to students in Professor Jon Rosenwasser’s Master of National Security Policy course, PubPol 890: Promise and Peril of US Intelligence. While on campus, he spoke with Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Judith Kelley about bipartisanship, political polarization, and the importance of passing down to children and grandchildren the tradition of service.

Richard Burr retired recently from public service after serving five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1995-2005) and three in the U.S. Senate (2005-2023). He came to Duke’s campus to speak to students in Professor Jon Rosenwasser’s <a href="https://sanford.duke.edu/admissions/mnsp-admissions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Master of National Security Policy</a> course, PubPol 890: Promise and Peril of US Intelligence. While on campus, he spoke with Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Judith Kelley about bipartisanship, political polarization, and the importance of passing down to children and grandchildren the tradition of service.

Ep. 147 Former Senator Richard Burr

Barack Obama

George W. Bush

Stephen J. Hadley served as deputy national security advisor, and then national security advisor to President George W. Bush. He recently edited a new book, along with Duke professor Peter Feaver and others, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama. The book is a collection of the national security and foreign policy memos that were prepared for the transition between the Bush and Obama administrations. The memos are now declassified and are made public in this book for the very first time, along with detailed post scripts from the original memo writers. Stephen Hadley was on Duke’s campus for the Duke Program in American Grand Strategy Ambassador Dave and Kay Phillips Family International Lecture Series and he spoke with guest host David Schanzer. Schanzer is a professor in the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy. He also leads the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security.

Stephen J. Hadley served as deputy national security advisor, and then national security advisor to President George W. Bush. He recently edited a new book, along with Duke professor Peter Feaver and others, <a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780815739777/Hand-Off-The-Foreign-Policy-George-W-Bush-Passed-to-Barack-Obama" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.</a> The book is a collection of the national security and foreign policy memos that were prepared for the transition between the Bush and Obama administrations. The memos are now declassified and are made public in this book for the very first time, along with detailed post scripts from the original memo writers. Stephen Hadley was on Duke’s campus for the Duke Program in American Grand Strategy Ambassador Dave and Kay Phillips Family International Lecture Series and he spoke with guest host David Schanzer. Schanzer is a professor in the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy. He also leads the <a href="https://tcths.sanford.duke.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security.</a>

Ep. 146 Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama

The Marvel Cinematic ​Universe (MCU) features compelling characters and intertwined storylines. Think Captain America, Iron Man, X-Men, Thor, the Hulk, The Fantastic Four, Ant-Man, Wolverine, Black Panther, the Avengers and more. Today's guests argue that in addition to being exciting stories to watch, the MCU features lots of messages about government, public policy, and society — and they’ve collaborated with more than two dozen leading scholars to explore these themes in a new book. Guests: Lilly Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University, and Nicholas Carnes is professor of public policy at Duke. Their book is The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Kansas University Press, 2022).

The Marvel Cinematic ​Universe (MCU) features compelling characters and intertwined storylines. Think Captain America, Iron Man, X-Men, Thor, the Hulk, The Fantastic Four, Ant-Man, Wolverine, Black Panther, the Avengers and more. Today's guests argue that in addition to being exciting stories to watch, the MCU features lots of messages about government, public policy, and society — and they’ve collaborated with more than two dozen leading scholars to explore these themes in a new book. Guests: Lilly Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University, and Nicholas Carnes is professor of public policy at Duke. Their book is <a href="https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700633883/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Kansas University Press, 2022).</a>

Ep. 145 The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Philip Cook

It's no secret that the United States has major issues with gun violence and police brutality, but with a growing distrust between communities facing high rates of gun violence and law enforcement, how can we prevent future crimes and make our communities safer? Judith Kelly, Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University considers this question and more with Professor in the School of Public Policy and author of Policing Gun Violence Philip Cook. Guest: Philip Cook, emeritus Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy and author of Policing Gun Violence which came out in February 2023. Transcript coming soon. Link to Policing Gun Violence.

It's no secret that the United States has major issues with gun violence and police brutality, but with a growing distrust between communities facing high rates of gun violence and law enforcement, how can we prevent future crimes and make our communities safer? Judith Kelly, Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University considers this question and more with Professor in the School of Public Policy and author of Policing Gun Violence Philip Cook. Guest: Philip Cook, emeritus Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy and author of Policing Gun Violence which came out in February 2023. Transcript coming soon. Link to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Policing-Gun-Violence-Strategic-Controlling/dp/0199929289" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Policing Gun Violence.</a>

Ep. 144 Philip Cook's Book: Policing Gun Violence

Plastics are a huge part of our everyday life, and most people know that plastics contribute to litter, but did you know that plastics also add to climate change? Host Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy, Judith Kelley discusses this issue and potential policy solutions with Duke Ph.D. candidate Zoie Diana.  Guest: Zoie Diana, Ph.D. candidate in Marine Science &amp; Conservation at Duke University, speaks about her research of the harmful effects of plastics and the connections to public policy. This is the fourth in a series of conversations about climate change.  Transcript coming soon. Find out more about the Duke Climate Commitment. 

Plastics are a huge part of our everyday life, and most people know that plastics contribute to litter, but did you know that plastics also add to climate change? Host Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy, Judith Kelley discusses this issue and potential policy solutions with Duke Ph.D. candidate Zoie Diana.  Guest: Zoie Diana, Ph.D. candidate in Marine Science &amp; Conservation at Duke University, speaks about her research of the harmful effects of plastics and the connections to public policy. This is the fourth in a series of conversations about climate change. <ul> <li>Transcript coming soon.</li> <li>Find out more about the <a href="https://2022.climate.duke.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duke Climate Commitment.</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 143 Plastics: The Climate Connection and Policy Possibilities

CO2 emissions play a major role in climate change. Guest host and J.D./UPEP doctoral candidate Gabriela Nagle Alverio speaks with Sanford Professor and Interim Director of the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Brian Murray about different carbon tax approaches and their pros and cons for curbing emissions. Guest:  Brian Murray: Interim Director of the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment &amp; Sustainability, Research Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, and at the Nicholas School of the Environment  This is the third in a series of conversations about climate change.  Read the conversation transcript. Find out more about the Duke Climate Commitment. 

CO2 emissions play a major role in climate change. Guest host and J.D./UPEP doctoral candidate Gabriela Nagle Alverio speaks with Sanford Professor and Interim Director of the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Brian Murray about different carbon tax approaches and their pros and cons for curbing emissions. Guest: <ul> <li>Brian Murray: Interim Director of the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment &amp; Sustainability, Research Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, and at the Nicholas School of the Environment</li> </ul> This is the third in a series of conversations about climate change. <ul> <li>Read the conversation <a href="https://policy360.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2023/01/Policy-360-Brian-Murray-Transcript-3.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">transcript.</a></li> <li>Find out more about the <a href="https://2022.climate.duke.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duke Climate Commitment.</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 142 Carbon Tax

Climate change is forcing many people to move due to environmental stressors like heat, hurricane, and drought. Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Judith Kelley speaks with Kerilyn Schewel and Sarah Bermeo of the Duke Center for International Development about emerging climate migration patterns and how research might better inform policy. Guests:  Sarah Bermeo: Director of Graduate Studies of the Master of International Development Policy in the Sanford School; Author of Targeted Development: Industrialized Country Strategy in a Globalizing World Kerilyn Schewel: Lecturing Fellow at Duke’s Center for International Development at Duke University; Leader of Rural Development and the Capability to Stay  This is the second in a series of conversations about climate change.  Get show notes, transcript &amp; credits Find out more about the Duke Climate Commitment. 

Climate change is forcing many people to move due to environmental stressors like heat, hurricane, and drought. Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Judith Kelley speaks with Kerilyn Schewel and Sarah Bermeo of the Duke Center for International Development about emerging climate migration patterns and how research might better inform policy. Guests: <ul> <li>Sarah Bermeo: Director of Graduate Studies of the Master of International Development Policy in the Sanford School; Author of <a href="https://www.sarahbermeo.com/targeted-development/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Targeted Development: Industrialized Country Strategy in a Globalizing World</a></li> <li>Kerilyn Schewel: Lecturing Fellow at Duke’s Center for International Development at Duke University; Leader of <a href="https://dcid.sanford.duke.edu/kerilyn-schewel-receives-award-to-study-rural-development/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rural Development and the Capability to Stay</a></li> </ul> This is the second in a series of conversations about climate change. <ul> <li><a href="https://policy360.org/2022/10/18/ep-141-climate-migration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get show notes, transcript &amp; credits</a></li> <li>Find out more about the <a href="https://2022.climate.duke.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duke Climate Commitment.</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 141 Climate Migration

When it comes to climate change, it’s important for all of us to think in new ways. For example, can we use artificial worlds to improve access to energy data? Are there ways to track climate change with satellites and AI? Guests:  Marc Jeuland, faculty member at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University Kyle Bradbury, Managing Director of the Energy Data Analytics Lab at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability  This is the first in.a series of conversations about climate change.

When it comes to climate change, it’s important for all of us to think in new ways. For example, can we use artificial worlds to improve access to energy data? Are there ways to track climate change with satellites and AI? Guests: <ul> <li>Marc Jeuland, faculty member at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University</li> <li>Kyle Bradbury, Managing Director of the Energy Data Analytics Lab at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability</li> </ul> This is the first in.a series of conversations about climate change.

Ep. 140 Satellites, Machine Learning and Climate Change

According to a recent bipartisan report from the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution, the federal budget inadequately addresses children's needs. After three years of work, the group's consensus outlines a range of budget-neutral policy recommendations. Guests:  Michael Strain, the Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and one of the working group co-chairs. Lisa Gennetian, Pritzker Professor at the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy and affiliate at Duke's Center for Child and Family Policy, who was a part of the working group. Get show notes, transcript and credits 

According to a recent bipartisan report from the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution, the federal budget inadequately addresses children's needs. After three years of work, the group's consensus outlines a range of budget-neutral policy recommendations. Guests: <ul> <li>Michael Strain, the Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and one of the working group co-chairs.</li> <li>Lisa Gennetian, Pritzker Professor at the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy and affiliate at Duke's Center for Child and Family Policy, who was a part of the working group.</li> <li><a href="https://policy360.org/2022/04/08/ep-139-rebalancing-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get show notes, transcript and credits</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 139 Bipartisan Report Calls for Rebalancing U.S. Priorities Towards Children

Ray Starling grew up on a hog and tobacco farm in rural North Carolina. He recalls working on the property by age five. Abdullah Antepli grew up in poverty in a slum in Turkey - his father left school in the fifth grade, and his mother is illiterate. Today, both men live in North Carolina, and their politics could not be more different. Starling leans right - he is a former principal agriculture advisor to former President Trump. Antepli, a Duke professor and a Muslim leader, leans left. But the two became friendly through an innovative program designed to get civic, business and political leaders with differing political views  to discuss important issues in the state of North Carolina. In this episode, they talk about how the strategies they learned in the program could help others in these divided times.   Get show notes, transcripts and credits 

Ray Starling grew up on a hog and tobacco farm in rural North Carolina. He recalls working on the property by age five. Abdullah Antepli grew up in poverty in a slum in Turkey - his father left school in the fifth grade, and his mother is illiterate. Today, both men live in North Carolina, and their politics could not be more different. Starling leans right - he is a former principal agriculture advisor to former President Trump. Antepli, a Duke professor and a Muslim leader, leans left. But the two became friendly through an innovative program designed to get civic, business and political leaders with differing political views  to discuss important issues in the state of North Carolina. In this episode, they talk about how the strategies they learned in the program could help others in these divided times. <ul> <li><a href="https://policy360.org/2022/03/24/ep-138-effective-ways-to-connect-across-the-political-aisle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get show notes, transcripts and credits</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 138 Effective Ways to Connect Across the Political Aisle

Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley.

Policy 360

In 2009, President Obama launched an initiative designed to use a community outreach approach to counter violent extremism. Ten years later, Professor David Schanzer, Director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security has analyzed the policy, and he says it was deeply flawed, but there are lessons to be learned.  Read  the episode transcript Read the report,  “Engaging with Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism: A Review of the Obama Administration’s CVE Initiative” Music: Careless Morning by Blue Dot Sessions / Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 

In 2009, President Obama launched an initiative designed to use a community outreach approach to counter violent extremism. Ten years later, Professor David Schanzer, Director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security has analyzed the policy, and he says it was deeply flawed, but there are lessons to be learned. <ul> <li>Read <a href="https://sites.duke.edu/policy360/2019/10/09/ep-97-anatomy-of-a-flawed-policy/%20%E2%80%8E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the episode transcript</a></li> <li>Read the report, <a href="https://sites.duke.edu/tcths/2019/08/14/new-report-outlines-key-flaws-with-obama-administrations-countering-violent-extremism-initiative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “Engaging with Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism: A Review of the Obama Administration’s CVE Initiative”</a></li> <li>Music: Careless Morning by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a> / Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons Attribution</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 97 Anatomy of a Flawed Policy

It's becoming more and more apparent that the first thousand days of a child's life are crucial. In particular, the nutrition a child receives early in life dictates the kind of life that child will go on to have. But around the world, many women face huge obstacles when it comes to securing proper nutrition for their families. Journalist Roger Thurow traveled the world to see firsthand the challenges many mothers face as a part of an exploration of a worldwide initiative to end early childhood malnutrition. He met new mothers and babies in Uganda, India, Guatemala, and Chicago, and tells their stories in the book The First Thousand Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children - And the World.

It's becoming more and more apparent that the first thousand days of a child's life are crucial. In particular, the nutrition a child receives early in life dictates the kind of life that child will go on to have. But around the world, many women face huge obstacles when it comes to securing proper nutrition for their families. Journalist Roger Thurow traveled the world to see firsthand the challenges many mothers face as a part of an exploration of a worldwide initiative to end early childhood malnutrition. He met new mothers and babies in Uganda, India, Guatemala, and Chicago, and tells their stories in the book <a href="https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/publication/first-1000-days" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The First Thousand Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children - And the World.</a>

Ep. 67 The First 1,000 Days

Kelly Brownell has stepped away from his role as dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy to launch a new World Food Policy Center at Duke University. He talks with the school's new dean, Judith Kelley, about key challenges that he hopes his new center will begin to address. For example, he hopes to get people in the food and food policy space talking to each other. The academic field is segmented, he says. "There is a lot of depth around particular topics but not much breadth across them and very little communications across them."

Kelly Brownell has stepped away from his role as dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy to launch a new World Food Policy Center at Duke University. He talks with the school's new dean, Judith Kelley, about key challenges that he hopes his new center will begin to address. For example, he hopes to get people in the food and food policy space talking to each other. The academic field is segmented, he says. "There is a lot of depth around particular topics but not much breadth across them and very little communications across them."

Ep. 71 Season Premiere, Food Policy

Adriana Figueroa and Maggie Loredo's stories illuminate the compelling historical, ethical, and political challenges unfolding today on the U.S. Mexican border. Both women were born in Mexico. Because their families were undocumented, both returned to Mexico in order to continue their education. They are part of a growing number of young people who have had to make the same decision. Both women are part of a group that is helping other young returnees find their footing in Mexico. They have also had an impact on policies affecting young people there. Maggie and Adriana were on Duke’s campus as part of a series called Connect2Politics, a leadership initiative for Duke undergraduates interested in political engagement. The initiative is run by the Hart Leadership Program.

Adriana Figueroa and Maggie Loredo's stories illuminate the compelling historical, ethical, and political challenges unfolding today on the U.S. Mexican border. Both women were born in Mexico. Because their families were undocumented, both returned to Mexico in order to continue their education. They are part of a growing number of young people who have had to make the same decision. Both women are part of a group that is helping other young returnees find their footing in Mexico. They have also had an impact on policies affecting young people there. Maggie and Adriana were on Duke’s campus as part of a series called Connect2Politics, a leadership initiative for Duke undergraduates interested in political engagement. The initiative is run by the Hart Leadership Program.

Ep. 80 The Forced Return: Immigration, Policy, and Young People

Researchers now believe they can predict bad behavior later in life, just from a child's behavior and life circumstances as a toddler. This is the last of a four-part series looking at early childhood. Guest: Daniel Shaw of the Center for Parents and Children and the Pitt Parents and Children Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh.

Researchers now believe they can predict bad behavior later in life, just from a child's behavior and life circumstances as a toddler. This is the last of a four-part series looking at early childhood. Guest: Daniel Shaw of the Center for Parents and Children and the Pitt Parents and Children Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh.

Ep. 69 Can Poor Childhood Behavior Predict Teenage Troubles?

“The tragic Parkland, Fla., shooting on February 14th is yet another dreadful reminder that schools are no sanctuary against mass violence. Americans are surely united in wanting reforms … But the reform that is getting the most attention in this bizarro era we live in — arming teachers with concealed handguns — would likely make things worse.” – excerpt from an op-ed by one of this country’s preeminent researchers on gun violence in America, Philip J. Cook. Cook talks with Kelly Brownell about other, more promising strategies for dealing with gun violence in classrooms than arming teachers.

“The tragic Parkland, Fla., shooting on February 14th is yet another dreadful reminder that schools are no sanctuary against mass violence. Americans are surely united in wanting reforms … But the reform that is getting the most attention in this bizarro era we live in — arming teachers with concealed handguns — would likely make things worse.” – excerpt from an op-ed by one of this country’s preeminent researchers on gun violence in America, Philip J. Cook. Cook talks with Kelly Brownell about other, more promising strategies for dealing with gun violence in classrooms than arming teachers.

Ep. 65 Why Arming Teachers Won't Work

James Clapper

James Clapper served as director of national intelligence and Obama’s top security adviser from 2010-2017. He oversaw 200,000 intelligence employees, a $52 billion budget and top security organizations including the CIA, NSA and FBI. In this episode of Policy 360, he discusses threats to the U.S., his decision to speak out against the country's current leadership and his hopes for future leaders. Music: Blue Dot Sessions/Creative Commons

James Clapper served as director of national intelligence and Obama’s top security adviser from 2010-2017. He oversaw 200,000 intelligence employees, a $52 billion budget and top security organizations including the CIA, NSA and FBI. In this episode of Policy 360, he discusses threats to the U.S., his decision to speak out against the country's current leadership and his hopes for future leaders. Music: Blue Dot Sessions/Creative Commons

Ep. 63 James Clapper on Russia, Trump and Leadership

We came across a great podcast produced by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. It's called Trending Globally [watson.brown.edu/news/trending-globally]. The weekly podcast features insight on today's critical global challenges. So today on Policy 360: a special episode from Trending Globally. The episode features Sam Wilkin, an economist, political risk consultant, and fellow at the Watson Institute [watson.brown.edu/people/visiting/wilkin]. In 2015 Sam started to work on a book about the history of populist movements around the world. At the time people weren’t too interested in what he was saying. Then Donald Trump was elected President, and people became very interested. His book History Repeating: Why Populists Rise and Government’s Fall [profilebooks.com/history-repeating.html], came out in March of 2018.

We came across a great podcast produced by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. It's called Trending Globally [<a href="https://exit.sc?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwatson.brown.edu%2Fnews%2Ftrending-globally" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">watson.brown.edu/news/trending-globally</a>]. The weekly podcast features insight on today's critical global challenges. So today on Policy 360: a special episode from Trending Globally. The episode features Sam Wilkin, an economist, political risk consultant, and fellow at the Watson Institute [<a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwatson.brown.edu%2Fpeople%2Fvisiting%2Fwilkin" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">watson.brown.edu/people/visiting/wilkin</a>]. In 2015 Sam started to work on a book about the history of populist movements around the world. At the time people weren’t too interested in what he was saying. Then Donald Trump was elected President, and people became very interested. His book History Repeating: Why Populists Rise and Government’s Fall [<a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fprofilebooks.com%2Fhistory-repeating.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">profilebooks.com/history-repeating.html</a>], came out in March of 2018.

Guest Podcast Trending Globally: Populism

Rich countries have a variety of reasons to give money to poorer countries. In this episode of Policy 360, Sarah Bermeo discusses what the U.S. foreign aid policy strategy is today, how it has changed over the years, and what that means for peace and security.  Sarah Blodgett Bermeo is an associate professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and author of the book Targeted Development: Industrialized Country Strategy in a Globalizing World.

Rich countries have a variety of reasons to give money to poorer countries. In this episode of Policy 360, Sarah Bermeo discusses what the U.S. foreign aid policy strategy is today, how it has changed over the years, and what that means for peace and security.  Sarah Blodgett Bermeo is an associate professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and author of the book Targeted Development: Industrialized Country Strategy in a Globalizing World.

Ep. 82 Targeted Development: The U.S. and Foreign Aid

Medicaid is one of the largest social welfare programs in the United States. With over 70 million people enrolled, it covers 20 percent of the US population. Though the program is federal, it’s implemented by the state and some states offer generous benefits while others do not. Professor Jamila Michener argues these disparities are actually having an effect on democratic citizenship. Her research shows that when Medicaid expands, more people vote, and when it contracts (or there’s a narrower scope of benefits) then people are less likely to vote. Jamila Michener is an assistant professor at Cornell University. Her book is Fragmented Democracy: Medicaid, Federalism, and Unequal Politics (Cambridge University Press, 2018)     Read the episode transcript Music: Vittoro and Thannoid by Blue Dot Sessions / Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 

Medicaid is one of the largest social welfare programs in the United States. With over 70 million people enrolled, it covers 20 percent of the US population. Though the program is federal, it’s implemented by the state and some states offer generous benefits while others do not. Professor Jamila Michener argues these disparities are actually having an effect on democratic citizenship. Her research shows that when Medicaid expands, more people vote, and when it contracts (or there’s a narrower scope of benefits) then people are less likely to vote. Jamila Michener is an assistant professor at Cornell University. Her book is <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/politics-international-relations/american-government-politics-and-policy/fragmented-democracy-medicaid-federalism-and-unequal-politics?format=PB" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fragmented Democracy: Medicaid, Federalism, and Unequal Politics (Cambridge University Press, 2018)</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://sites.duke.edu/policy360/2019/11/08/ep-99-the-connection-between-medicaid-and-democracy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the episode transcript</a></li> <li>Music: Vittoro and Thannoid by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a> / Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons Attribution</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 99 The Connection Between Medicaid and Democracy 

It’s estimated that 1.2 billion people around the world live without electricity. Another billion have only limited access to electricity. And billions more lack access to clean fuel and technology for cooking. There's an exciting new project designed to address the energy needs of the world’s poor. The Energy Access Project aims to bring an interdisciplinary approach to one of the world's most vexing issues.

It’s estimated that 1.2 billion people around the world live without electricity. Another billion have only limited access to electricity. And billions more lack access to clean fuel and technology for cooking. There's an exciting new project designed to address the energy needs of the world’s poor. The Energy Access Project aims to bring an interdisciplinary approach to one of the world's most vexing issues.

Ep. 62 Powering the World

In 1995, John Koskinen was deputy director of the federal Office of Management and Budget. President President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, was tussling with a Republican Congress over a variety of issues. Soon the government was in the midst of its first major shutdown. Koskinen joins Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Judith Kelley to discuss lessons from that shutdown. They also talk about accomplishments and challenges Koskinen faced during his career spanning 11 different public leadership positions in the public and private sectors. Music: Blue Dot Sessions/Creative Commons

In 1995, John Koskinen was deputy director of the federal Office of Management and Budget. President President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, was tussling with a Republican Congress over a variety of issues. Soon the government was in the midst of its first major shutdown. Koskinen joins Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Judith Kelley to discuss lessons from that shutdown. They also talk about accomplishments and challenges Koskinen faced during his career spanning 11 different public leadership positions in the public and private sectors. Music: Blue Dot Sessions/Creative Commons

Ep. 83 The First Government Shutdown: Behind the Scenes

Michael Sorrell is president of Paul Quinn College, and he has turned the historically black institution in Dallas into what he calls “an engine of social mobility.” He became president of Paul Quinn in 2007. At the time there were more than a dozen abandoned buildings on campus. Michael Sorrell has since been named HBCU President of the Year three times for his contributions to higher education, and this year he was named to Fortune’s List of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.

Michael Sorrell is president of Paul Quinn College, and he has turned the historically black institution in Dallas into what he calls “an engine of social mobility.” He became president of Paul Quinn in 2007. At the time there were more than a dozen abandoned buildings on campus. Michael Sorrell has since been named HBCU President of the Year three times for his contributions to higher education, and this year he was named to Fortune’s List of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.

Ep. 74 How to Make College An 'Engine of Social Mobility'

China is investing heavily in coal around the world, even going so far as to build the coal sector from scratch, in a variety of developing countries. Coal plants are either being planned or constructed in 14 countries that currently have no coal power to speak of. Plants are also being planned for 19 other countries, and those new coal plants would more than double each country’s existing coal-fired capacity. Guest, Jackson Ewing, of Duke University's Nicholas Institute of Environmental Policy Solutions, explains.  Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast  Read an episode transcript Read the op-ed Jackson Ewing wrote for The Hill Artwork: Melissa Carrico Music: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions / Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 

China is investing heavily in coal around the world, even going so far as to build the coal sector from scratch, in a variety of developing countries. Coal plants are either being planned or constructed in 14 countries that currently have no coal power to speak of. Plants are also being planned for 19 other countries, and those new coal plants would more than double each country’s existing coal-fired capacity. Guest, Jackson Ewing, of Duke University's Nicholas Institute of Environmental Policy Solutions, explains. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.policy360.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://sites.duke.edu/policy360/files/2019/05/93-Jackson-Ewing-Transcript.docx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read an episode transcript</a></li> <li><a href="https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/437564-chinas-foreign-energy-investments-can-swing-coal-and-climate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Read the op-ed Jackson Ewing wrote for The Hill</a></li> <li>Artwork: Melissa Carrico</li> <li>Music: Vittoro by<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Blue Dot Sessions</a> / Licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons Attribution</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 93 China's Investment in Coal Around the World

 The massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand was announced online and streamed live on Facebook. Afterwards, copies of the video were uploaded to YouTube at a rate of one per second.  Phil Napoli is an expert in media regulation and policy.  He has provided expert testimony to the U.S. Senate, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission among other government entities. He joins host Judith Kelley to discuss potential government regulation of social media platforms.  Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast: www.policy360.org/ Read a transcript: sites.duke.edu/policy360/2019/04…ate-social-media/  Music: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/ Licensed under Creative Commons: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/

The massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand was announced online and streamed live on Facebook. Afterwards, copies of the video were uploaded to YouTube at a rate of one per second. Phil Napoli is an expert in media regulation and policy.  He has provided expert testimony to the U.S. Senate, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission among other government entities. He joins host Judith Kelley to discuss potential government regulation of social media platforms. Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast: <a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.policy360.org%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.policy360.org/</a> Read a transcript: <a href="https://exit.sc?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.duke.edu%2Fpolicy360%2F2019%2F04%2F03%2Fep-89-is-it-time-to-regulate-social-media%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sites.duke.edu/policy360/2019/04…ate-social-media/</a> Music: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreemusicarchive.org%2Fmusic%2FBlue_Dot_Sessions%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/</a> Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby-nc%2F2.0%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/</a>

Ep. 89 Is it Time to Regulate Social Media?

With college basketball season in full swing and March Madness close approaching, the attention of the sports world is centered around student athletes. Yet despite the press brought to universities by these sports, they are rarely mentioned in the mission statement or acknowledged to be as influential as they are. On this episode of Policy 360, Charles Clotfelter discusses the tremendous impact college athletics has on students, alumni, and beyond, for better or for worse, as well as what can be done to reform how schools treat the business of sports as a core part of their identity. Charles Clotfelter is a professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and author of the book Big-Time Sports in American Universities. (Cambridge University Press).

With college basketball season in full swing and March Madness close approaching, the attention of the sports world is centered around student athletes. Yet despite the press brought to universities by these sports, they are rarely mentioned in the mission statement or acknowledged to be as influential as they are. On this episode of Policy 360, Charles Clotfelter discusses the tremendous impact college athletics has on students, alumni, and beyond, for better or for worse, as well as what can be done to reform how schools treat the business of sports as a core part of their identity. Charles Clotfelter is a professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and author of the book Big-Time Sports in American Universities. (Cambridge University Press).

Ep. 84 Do Big-Time Sports Belong in College? 

Leaders in towns and cities affected by Hurricane Florence are attempting to get operations running again. Soon they will likely be thinking about how their communities can do things differently so the next big weather event doesn’t cause as many problems. Elizabeth Albright studies how communities recover after devastating natural disasters. For one research project, she followed seven Colorado communities for three years following deadly floods there. She joins Judith Kelley to talk about what she learned.

Leaders in towns and cities affected by Hurricane Florence are attempting to get operations running again. Soon they will likely be thinking about how their communities can do things differently so the next big weather event doesn’t cause as many problems. Elizabeth Albright studies how communities recover after devastating natural disasters. For one research project, she followed seven Colorado communities for three years following deadly floods there. She joins Judith Kelley to talk about what she learned.

Ep. 73 Hidden Hurricane Lessons for Policymakers

It’s often said that one in 10 people on the planet is hungry, and that number is on the rise. Abigail Bennett is the lead author of a new report from Duke University’s World Food Policy Center, The Environmental Defense Fund, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and the Duke University Marine Lab on the contribution of fisheries to food and nutrition security. Abby has served as a fellow at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and is a consultant at the World Bank.

It’s often said that one in 10 people on the planet is hungry, and that number is on the rise. Abigail Bennett is the lead author of a new report from Duke University’s World Food Policy Center, The Environmental Defense Fund, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and the Duke University Marine Lab on the contribution of fisheries to food and nutrition security. Abby has served as a fellow at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and is a consultant at the World Bank.

Ep. 70 Rethinking How Fisheries Contribute to Global Food Need

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the One Belt, One Road Initiative. The massive infrastructure project aims to link countries along the old Silk Road routes with Europe. China has spent close to $150 billion a year in the 68 countries that are taking part. Such a large undertaking has immense implications for the environment. Duke University faculty member Alexander Pfaff has been detailing the potential environmental risks of the BRI and considering alternatives that would avoid environmental damage while still allowing for improved infrastructure. Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast: www.policy360.org/ Read a transcript: sites.duke.edu/policy360/2019/02…-road-initiative/ Image: Duke University Music: Open Flames by Blue Dot Sessions freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/ (Creative Commons License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/ )

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the One Belt, One Road Initiative. The massive infrastructure project aims to link countries along the old Silk Road routes with Europe. China has spent close to $150 billion a year in the 68 countries that are taking part. Such a large undertaking has immense implications for the environment. Duke University faculty member <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2019/01/28/the-deforestation-risks-of-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alexander Pfaff has been detailing the potential environmental risks of the BRI</a> and considering alternatives that would avoid environmental damage while still allowing for improved infrastructure. Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast: <a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.policy360.org%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.policy360.org/</a> Read a transcript: <a href="https://exit.sc?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.duke.edu%2Fpolicy360%2F2019%2F02%2F26%2Fep-86-deforestation-and-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sites.duke.edu/policy360/2019/02…-road-initiative/</a> Image: Duke University Music: Open Flames by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreemusicarchive.org%2Fmusic%2FBlue_Dot_Sessions%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/</a> (Creative Commons License: <a href="https://exit.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby-nc%2F2.0%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/</a> )

Ep. 86 Deforestation and China's Belt and Road Initiative

Research shows that working-class people almost never become politicians, but Carmen Castillo is both a hotel housekeeper and a three-term Providence Rhode Island City Council member. Yet when Carmen first began to work as a housekeeper, the only English words she knew were "yes" and "no." How did she do it? Carmen Castillo is featured in the documentary film Councilwoman. Professor Nick Carnes' book is The Cash Ceiling: Why Only the Rich Run for Office. Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast.  Read the episode transcript. Image: Melissa Carrico Music: The Zeppelin by Blue Dot Sessions  / Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution.

Research shows that working-class people almost never become politicians, but Carmen Castillo is both a hotel housekeeper and a three-term Providence Rhode Island City Council member. Yet when Carmen first began to work as a housekeeper, the only English words she knew were "yes" and "no." How did she do it? Carmen Castillo is featured in <a href="http://www.councilwomanfilm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the documentary film Councilwoman.</a> Professor Nick Carnes' book is <a href="https://press.princeton.edu/titles/13227.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cash Ceiling: Why Only the Rich Run for Office.</a> <a href="http://%20www.policy360.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Policy 360 podcast.</a> <a href="https://sites.duke.edu/policy360/2019/04/17/ep-90-carmen-castillo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the episode transcript.</a> Image: Melissa Carrico Music: The Zeppelin by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a>  / Licensed under <a href="creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons Attribution.</a>

Ep. 90 Housekeeper & City Council Member

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