Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Robert Jensen to discuss President Trump's voters, what the future of the country could be, and the very real, but often overlooked, threat of climate change in the near future. Professor Jensen also provides h

President Trump’s Trade Policy - with Rachel Wellhausen

Nov 20th, 2018 35m 10s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Rachel Wellhausen to discuss President Trump’s incoherent trade policy, his shift toward bilateral deals, and a compare and contrast of how this President is similar to prior Presidents. Professor Wellhausen ma

The Caravan - with Stephanie Leutert

Nov 9th, 2018 50m 34s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Stephanie Leutert to discuss the Caravan, why so many people from Central America are seeking asylum, Mexico’s role in their journey, the outcome of prior caravans, the reaction of President Donald Trump, and s

Racial and Gender Attitude Formulation in Children - with Rebecca Bigler

Nov 6th, 2018 39m 17s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by UT Austin Professor Rebecca Bigler to discuss how racial and gender attitudes are formed in children, the critical roles of their environments and parents, and a quick how-to guide about what it takes to raise

2018 Mexican Presidential Elections - with Kenneth Greene

Oct 29th, 2018 24m 58s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Kenneth Greene to discuss the 2018 Mexican Presidential Elections, and what factors led to President-elect Obrador’s landslide victory.

Iran - With Jason Brownlee

Oct 19th, 2018 47m 45s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor Jason Brownlee to discuss the United States's relationship with Iran. Professor Brownlee discusses how the relationship has evolved over time, as well as the change from President Obama to President T

Polling - with Joshua Blank

Oct 12th, 2018 33m 23s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Joshua Blank to discuss how polling is conducted, why the 2016 Presidential election does not discredit it, what the current polls say about the future of the US House and Senate, and what the future of polling

Opioid Epidemic - with Jane Maxwell

May 5th, 2018 28m 26s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor Jane Maxwell to discuss how the opioid crisis spread throughout the United States, what can be done to slow it down, and what alternatives are currently available instead of opioids. Professor Maxwell

National Security Advisor - with William Inboden

Apr 16th, 2018 44m 57s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor William Inboden to discuss the the role and origins of the National Security Advisor, how the job has changed since its inception, what makes for a successful National Security Advisor, and how John B

Special Councel Investigation - with Stephen Vladeck

Apr 9th, 2018 46m

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by University of Texas Law professor Stephen Vladeck to discuss the Special Council investigation into possibly collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Professor Vladeck details why the investigation star

Antibiotics - with Gregory Palmer

Mar 30th, 2018 40m 1s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by University of Texas professor Gregory Palmer to discuss the the process of developing antibiotics, how antibiotics work within a body, and the consequences of overusing them. Professor Palmer also discusses the

US-Japanese Relations - with Patricia Maclachlan

Mar 16th, 2018 35m 31s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by University of Texas professor Patricia Maclachlan to discuss the past and present relationship between the United States and Japan. Professor Maclachlan details how the relationship changed following World War

Intelligence Communities and Special Forces - with James Pope

Mar 9th, 2018 34m 1s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by LBJ School of Public Affairs Professor James Pope. Professor Pope discusses the changing relationship between the intelligence communities and special forces, namely the change that took place following 9/11. P

Donald Trump and the Media - with Roderick Hart

Mar 1st, 2018 18m 6s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor Roderick Hart, the former dean of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas. Professor Hart discusses the relationship between Donald Trump and the media, going back to President T

Venezuela - with Kurt Weyland

Feb 16th, 2018 36m 36s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by University of Texas professor Kurt Weyland to discuss the current political, social, and economic situation in Venezuela. Professor Weyland provides insights into the Presidency of both Hugo Chavez and Nicolas

President Trump's Immigration Plan - with Edwin Dorn

Feb 8th, 2018 19m 53s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor Edwin Dorn, a former Under Secretary of Defense of Personnel and Readiness and current professor at the LBJ school of Public Affairs. Professor Dorn explains President Trump's plan on immigration, def

Climate Change - with William Quinn

Jan 31st, 2018 24m 54s

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by the former department chair of biological sciences at Saint Edwards University, Professor William Quinn. Professor Quinn defines climate change, and the natural fallout that will occur if it were to continue. P

American Intelligence Agencies - with Stephen Slick

Jan 23rd, 2018 32m 56s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by University of Texas Professor Stephen Slick. Professor Slick worked in the CIA's Clandestine service for 28 years, as well as serving as special assistant to the president and the senior director for intelligence pr

Psychology of Democrats and Republicans - with Art Markman

Jan 10th, 2018 19m 44s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by University of Texas Psychology Professor and host of the "Two Guys on Your Head" podcast, Art Markman, to discuss how voters in the two major American political parties vary psychologically.

Rohingya Crisis - Ward Keeler

Dec 24th, 2017 36m 23s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by UT Professor Ward Keeler to discuss how the Rohingya Crisis began, events that have occurred recently, and the response by the Burmese government and the international community. Please visit either bracusa.org or t

Net Neutrality - with Clint Tuttle

Dec 13th, 2017 34m 34s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by University of Texas Professor Clint Tuttle to discuss what net neutrality is, the pros and cons of it, and what the internet would look like if it repealed.

The Afghanistan War - with Aaron O'Connell

Nov 16th, 2017 30m 49s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor Aaron O’Connell to lay out why the United States went to Afghanistan (1:21), the U.S.’s goals in Afghanistan (2:06), the different strategic goals of President Bush and President Obama (4:16), the major pl

The History of Isolationism in the United States - with H. W. Brands

Nov 7th, 2017 18m 55s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor HW Brands to lay out the history of Isolationism in the United States (1:11), isolationism around the world (6:06), the economic and political reasons for the rise of Isolationism (8:43), how the world got

The Rise and Fall of ISIS - with Paul Miller

Oct 25th, 2017 16m 57s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by Professor Paul Miller, the Associate Director of the Clements Center for History, Strategy, to discuss the formation of ISIS (1:14), how ISIS managed to grow at such an alarming rate (2:58), how ISIS was funded (4:3

Redefining of the US Presidency - with Jeremi Suri

Oct 17th, 2017 16m 7s

Abhishek Mukund is joined by History and LBJ School of Public Affairs Professor Jeremi Suri to discuss the role of the presidency as defined by the founding fathers (1:32), how that role grew in power over the course of time (2:22), which Presi