Today's episode features an interview with Dr. Alicia Makaye, co-founder of GXA, an IT consulting firm, and a graduate of the Public Affairs program at UT Dallas.

Refugees

Feb 20th, 2020 21m 35s

For this episode, we bring you an insightful interview with Suzy Cop, Executive Director of International Rescue Committee (IRC) Dallas.

K-12 Educational Policy

Dec 3rd, 2019 21m 16s

For this episode, Andrea Caraveo interviewed Lauren Ammons of Dallas Afterschool and Leadership ISD regarding the impacts of recent legislation on K-12 education in Texas.

Civic Engagement

Nov 13th, 2019 20m 10s

For this episode, we interviewed Jean Richards, President of the League of Women Voters of Richardson. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization. Their mission is to encourage informed and active participation in gover

Leadership

Oct 28th, 2019 31m 25s

For this episode, we spoke to Dr. Doug Kiel, Professor of Public Affairs and Administration at UT Dallas, about leadership trends in both the private and public sectors.

Alternative Financial Service Providers

Oct 16th, 2019 20m 10s

This episode features an interview with Dr. Sean Hubbard, Professor of Political Science at UNT Dallas, on the use of alternative financial service providers in minority and low-income communities.

Domestic Violence

Oct 2nd, 2019 20m 27s

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we bring you an episode with Beth Robinson, Director of Development for Hope's Door New Beginnings Center. She discusses the impact of this year's government shutdown and the expiration of th

Local Government

Sep 17th, 2019 21m 39s

Today's episode features an interview with Mayra Cantu, a former Archer Fellow and Management Analyst for the City of Grand Prairie.

People Analytics

Sep 2nd, 2019 21m 15s

This episode features an insightful conversation with Dr. Wayne Gearey, Professor of Geospatial Information Science at UT Dallas. Dr. Gearey discusses "people analytics", which is an interdisciplinary method of analytics that can help managers

Homelessness

Aug 19th, 2019 30m 40s

In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Terry Hockenbrough, President of the Collin County Homeless Coalition. Dr. Hockenbrough discusses the rise of homelessness in suburban communities.

Women in Politics

Aug 19th, 2019 18m 16s

For this episode, we interviewed Kayci Prince of the Plano City Council. During our conversation, which took place earlier this year, Councilwoman Prince discussed potential obstacles faced by women who seek elected office, and how local govern

Trade and Entrepreneurship

Aug 19th, 2019 24m 20s

This episode features an interview with Hector Barreto, Chairman of the Latino Coalition and former head of the Small Business Administration. During the interview, Chairman Barreto highlights the importance of small businesses to the U.S. econ

NFL, Crime, Anthem Protests

Aug 19th, 2019 27m 34s

This episode features a fascinating conversation that took place earlier this year with Dr. Alex Piquero, Ashbel Smith professor of Criminology at UT Dallas. Topics include crime, police brutality, NFL, and the National Anthem Protests.