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Politics in Perspective

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

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About the show

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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