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Politics in Perspective

Dr. Marcia Bumgardner, Dr. Charles McCoy and Dr. Jason Russell

Three professors sit down to chat about politics and break down the biggest stories of the week. Marcia and Jason cover the latest political happenings, while Charles adds some historical context to help it all make sense. They talk about everything from Presidential Executive Orders to game-changing Supreme Court rulings. If you’re trying to keep up with U.S. politics, this is the podcast for you!

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S2. E3 "They're Eating the Pets" Notable Moments From...

Politics in Perspective ·

2024/09/13

Marcia discusses a few of the stand-out moments from Trump and Harris's Tuesday night debate. Charles tells us about how political debates have evolved from Lincoln-Douglas to the modern era of TV debate.To get Marcia's weekly polling updates join Marcia's 'Political Vitality' newsletter: (29) Topline Election 2024 | Political Vitality | Marcia Bumgardner | Substack

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00:57:24

S2.E2 Texas Politics Past and Present with Dr....

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2024/09/03

In this episode, Marcia and Charles welcome Dr. Brandon Rottinghaus, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston. The discussion centers around Texas politics, the career of former Governor Rick Perry, and the shift in the Republican Party. Dr. Rottinghaus shares stories from his new book 'Rick Perry, a Political Life,' and details Perry's evolution from a conservative Democrat to a leading Republican figure. The conversation touches on Perry's legacy,

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01:03:47

S2.1 The DNC and the State of the Election

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2024/08/26

The new season of Politics in Perspective kicks off with an exciting DNC Roundtable. Marcia and Charles get insights from political experts Jason Russell & Cody Pogue, plus in-depth analysis on Kamala’s big speech. Hit play and stay informed!

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01:11:27

S1.E8 Campus Protests

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2024/05/09

In the last few weeks, we've seen an explosion in campus protests across the country over the Israel-Gaza conflict. Charles discusses the campus protests of the 1960s and 70s, the Vietnam War, and Kent State. Marcia makes observations about the complexities of free speech rights and the creeping antisemitism that has made its way into some of the protests. Time Place and Manner Restrictions Time, Place and Manner Restrictions - The Free Speech Center (mtsu.edu) "Ohio" Crosby, Stills,

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01:02:28

S1.E7 Alejandro Mayorkas, Andrew Johnson, and...

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2024/04/25

Marcia and Charles discuss the Senate's dismissal of the Mayorkas Impeachment and explain why this was inevitable. Charles takes us back to the very first Presidential Impeachment and answers all Marcia's questions about Andrew Johnson.

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01:05:56

Watergate, Iran-Contra and Why Political Scandals...

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2024/04/12

Nixon's Watergate scandal led to the first time in U.S. History that a President resigned from office. Charles and Marcia discuss former Presidents Nixon and Reagan, and why these past scandals hit differently than scandals of the present. https://www.instagram.com/politicsinperspectivepodcast/

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00:52:05

President's with Health Problems and the 25th Amendment

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2024/03/27

In this episode, Charles and Marcia discuss times when U.S. Presidents have had major health problems or have died in office. Charles reminds us that James Garfield was shot and incapacitated for almost two months before he died, creating questions about who was in charge. The 25th Amendment was passed after the assassination of President Kennedy and provides more specific procedures for replacing Vice Presidents. It also addresses what could be done if the President is incapacitated or deemed unfit

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00:59:05

SCOTUS, Now Let Them Enforce It

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2024/03/12

We're talking about the development of the Supreme Court this week. Marcia covers the latest SCOTUS ruling that rejected Colorado's attempt to remove Trump from the ballot. Charles talks through the landmark Marbury v. Madison ruling, Andrew Jackson's "now let them enforce it" sentiment and FDR's court-packing plan. Find us on IG @politicsinperspectivepodcast Marcia and Charles (@politicsinperspectivepodcast) • Instagram photos and videos

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01:06:07

Presidential Primaries and Crazy Conventions

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2024/02/28

The Bull Moose Party, the 1968 Chicago Riots, and Reagan's Challenge to President Ford. Marcia takes a look at the current state of the 2024 presidential primaries and Charles discusses dramatic nomination contests of the past. This episode will get you ready for Super Tuesday!

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01:02:49

The Chinese Exclusion Act and Immigration Laws, Past...

Politics in Perspective ·

2024/02/13

Marcia discusses the recent Senate immigration bill and the conflict at the Texas border. Charles reminds us of early attempts at immigration restriction, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act, one of the first times race was used as a means of denying entry into the United States.

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00:55:02

Partisan Tensions, Something Entirely New?

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2024/02/02

Accusations of mistresses, murders, and moral deficiencies abound. Are intense partisan tensions something entirely new? Maybe not. Charles and Marcia discuss the intense negative partisanship we are seeing in today's world. Charles provides a history of the formation of political parties, and notable partisan fights of the past: Jefferson and Adams, John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner.

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