Bruin Politics Podcast Bruin Political Union

Welcome to our 9th episode with special guests from Ignite at UCLA: Filza Vaid and Sara Gibson. We discuss the controversy surrounding the “heartbeat bill” that was recently signed into Texas law and its implications on the legal system and national reproductive rights.

Welcome to our 8th episode: Politics of Protest with Host Mia Thorsen and Director Shannon Courtney. We discuss the recent controversy surrounding Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (AOC) and her Met Gala dress that had the slogan “Tax the Rich” and its implications on the connotations of political elitism in D.C. What some are calling performative activism, while others are calling a courageous demonstration.

Welcome to our 7th episode: Biden's 100 Days in Office with Host Mia Thorsen and Director Shannon Courtney. We discuss Biden's successes and failed attempts at solidifying the promises he campaigned to enact during his first 100 days in the presidential office regarding Covid-19, the environment, racial equity, and immigration.

Welcome to our 6th episode: Anti-Asian Hate with Host Mia Thorsen, Director Shannon Courtney, and special guests Russelie Bongolan and Karmen Pang. We discuss the recent rise of national violence against the Asian community in the United States, political initiatives and strategies to enact proactive change, and the Asian student experience at UCLA.



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Welcome our 5th episode: "Politics; Why can't we be Friends?" with special guests Brandon Broukhim, BPU Board Member, and Pierce Monahan, BPU Research Specialist. We highlight how the increased polarization of politics within the United States between Democrats and Republicans has negatively impacted relationships with friends and family and even significant others due to varying political disagreements. 

Welcome to our 4th episode: "The Black Experience at UCLA" with special guests Gene McAdoo of Afrikan Men's Collective and Mr. Fredrick Law UCLA Alumni. We highlight the past and current experiences of Black students and alumni at UCLA, the student-environment at UCLA, and examine the Administration initiative in establishing economic and academic resources to support black students.