By Morgan Monteiro

In this podcast, I discuss the process on how a bill becomes a law. I go step-by-step and do my best to explain the rather long and convoluted process, and then begin a discussion on the fact that not many people seem to know how it happens. Followed by that are the interviews with three college students, none of whom know the correct process. I have omitted their names at their request, because It can be kind of awkward to be interviewed about something you know nothing about. Afterwards, I analyze the interviews and begin to talk about political participation and how this process relates to participation. Following that, I offer solutions for what people can do to fix the problems that I discuss in the podcast. I close with the song from schoolhouse rock about the same topic.

By Natalie Green

The construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline began this year and immediately became a controversy due to environmental concerns, treaty violations, and health risks. Due to these human rights violations and environmental threats, activists have given much attention to supporting and protecting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The pipeline continues to be constructed as winter conditions worsen the occupants’ conditions. This podcast focuses on the role of the college activist, with an interview with a Beloit college student who shares her experiences and reflections. Tessa discusses with me the importance of protecting the land and people at Standing Rock and the way in which she approaches activism as a student.

By Mark Stephens and Steven O’Neil

This thrilling podcast focuses on the Supreme Court. More specifically, we discuss major cases the Supreme Court has dealt with, and how the Supreme Court has developed into a formidable power within the American political system. Furthermore, we open our podcast up to three different Beloit College students, where we ask them about how they think the recent election and the implications it will have on the Supreme Court will affect their day-to-day lives. We also ask them and discuss between ourselves the power of the Supreme Court within the American system.

By Noritsugu Shiba

This podcast talk about racism in American politics. Racism is big issue in American Politics. The history shows us discrimination and segregation. The contemporary politics also shows the racism such as young black men’s exclusion from politics and Donald Trump’s win in the Presidential election.

I will analyze the racism in American politics with three questions. The first question is what’s the problem of racism in American history. The second question is whether contemporary politics overcomes racism. The third question is what the solution of racism might be. Through these three questions, you can understand the problem of racism lurking in American politics.

Audio References
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By Lindsey Bogott

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By Josh Nelson and Jay Hoffman

Climate change has been debated in the past, but not as much as it has been in recent times. Science has shown that climate change (previously known as “global warming”) is impacting the planet we inhabit; many aspects of our world are heavily affected by this, such as the environment, organisms, and economies. Josh Nelson and Jay Hoffmann bring you up to speed on climate change and what it means in terms of politics in the United States. They will discuss the opinions of both Trump and Clinton on the issue.. Guest speakers Jamison Huntley (Coach Huntley), Kyle May and Joe McKay give great conversation about the issue Climate change presents and what we need to do to solve it, and one of these speakers presents a counterargument to the others. Please listen and learn about climate change so YOU can make a positive impact.

By Lillie Herbst

This is a podcast dealing with issues of police discrimination and brutality towards people of color. I discussed with Beloit faculty members the past, present, and future events that will shape and define the police force, and the rights of the black community. I analyzed two speeches that show the history of the push towards a more equal police force, and one speech that shows what may be happening with the police force in the future. In the podcast I also talk about how long this has been an issue, and I discuss a large movement which has started to end this brutality and violence.

References
Alexander, Michelle. The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. New York: New, 2010. Print.

CNN. “Donald Trump: We Have to Bring Back Law and Order.” YouTube. YouTube, 26 Sept. 2016. Web. 10 Dec. 2016.

Danahunter. “MLK on Police Brutality.” YouTube. YouTube, 19 Jan. 2016. Web. 10 Dec. 2016.

“Malcolm X: Police Brutality & Mainstream Media.” YouTube. YouTube, 15 Dec. 2014. Web. 10 Dec. 2016.

Parkinson, Robert G. “Did a Fear of Slave Revolts Drive American Independence?” The New York Times. The New York Times, 03 July 2016. Web. 10 Dec. 2016.

Potter, Gary, Dr. “The History of Policing in the United States, Part 1.” The History of Policing in the United States, Part 1 | Police Studies Online. Eastern Kentucky University, 25 June 2013. Web. 10 Dec. 2016.

Taylor, Keeanga-Yamahtta. Chicago, IL: Haymarket, 2016. Print.

“We Affirm That All Black Lives Matter.” Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter Foundation, 2016. Web.

by Zach Jenkins and Ethan Harycki

In our podcast Zach and I cover the topics of the new campus carry law in Texas and the cocks not glocks movement which sparked from the law passing. We will primarily be focusing on the law itself because of its large implications to the larger Texas student body while brushing up on the movement. We go over what the law entails and who is and who isn’t protected under the law. We also interviewed a political science major from our very own Beloit campus to see how she views the current law.