Red, White, and Confused

WEHC
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Politics at the local and national level is often confusing and difficult to understand, but politics plays a huge role in our daily lives. If you are unhappy with American politics today, or simply want to know more about how the government works, listen to “Red, White, and Confused,” hosted by Heather K. Evans, John Morton Beaty Professor of Politics at UVA Wise.

  1. Apr 26

    Social Media Use by Political Candidates

    On today's show, I, along with Jennifer Clark (University of Houston), join two of my Media & Politics students, Molly Kyle and Trenton Mcmillen, as they discuss the use of social media by political candidates and elected officials.

    21 min

  2. Apr 24

    Media Coverage of Job Corps

    In today's episode, join two of my Media & Politics students, Fairyn Meares and Emily McDonald, as they discuss the ways that Job Corps is discussed in the media, and listen in on their interview with Peter Scal (pediatrician and health services researcher at the University of Minnesota) and Andrew Walker (Flatwoods Job Corps).

    23 min

  3. Apr 22

    AI in Elections

    On this episode, two of my Media & Politics students, Essence Henderson and Hunter Remines, discuss the growth of AI and how it impacts elections with Dr. Kyle Saunders (Colorado State University).

    37 min

  4. Apr 20

    Ink to Algorithm: From Traditional to Social Media

    On this episode, three of my Media & Politics students, Kylie Billiter, Aly Hammond, and Abigail Goodlet, chat with Mike Still (reporter from the Kingsport Times News) and Dr. Erik Bucy (Texas Tech University) about the movement of news from traditional forms of media to social media.

    28 min

  5. 06/13/2024

    Stay Vigilant Russell County - Say No to Moss 3 Landfill Update - June 13

    This week there was big news coming out of Russell County regarding the proposed landfill.  Join me on this episode as I check back in with some of the citizens who have been fighting against the mega-landfill, including Jared Ring, Tammy Garrett, Brandi Hurley, Amy Branson, Ben Price, and Jennifer Chumbley. The major take-away from this week's BOS meeting: the citizens have won a battle, but the war against a mega-landfill isn't over. Stay vigilant, Russell County.

    31 min

  6. 05/31/2024

    Russell County Landfill Update - May 30

    10,000 tons of trash per day = 400 trucks of trash per day On today's episode, I chat with Jared Ring, Tammy Garrett, Brandi Hurley, and Amy Branson about the leaked host agreement for the potential private mega landfill in Russell County, as well as the letter of support from Scott County and the upcoming meeting with the Board of Supervisors (Monday, June 3rd at 6pm).

    51 min

  7. 05/11/2024

    Russell County Landfill Update -- May 11, 2024

    In this episode, I check in with Amy Branson and Jennifer Chumbley regarding the proposed mega landfill in Russell County. Where do things currently stand and how can citizens get involved?

    23 min

  8. 05/06/2024

    Look What I Made You Do: The Political Power of Taylor Swift

    Join me in this episode as I chat with Gustavo Marangoni, a senior Political Science major at UVA Wise, about his experimental research this semester on the power of celebrities in politics, specifically Taylor Swift. Can Taylor Swift influence the political attitudes of young people?

    23 min
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Politics at the local and national level is often confusing and difficult to understand, but politics plays a huge role in our daily lives. If you are unhappy with American politics today, or simply want to know more about how the government works, listen to “Red, White, and Confused,” hosted by Heather K. Evans, John Morton Beaty Professor of Politics at UVA Wise.

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  • Creator
    WEHC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 WEHC
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