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The Politica Podcast serves as the home for political discussion, producing content that explores pressing and relevant issues shaping today’s global landscape. Featuring conversations with scholars, professionals, Congressional candidates and emerging voices, the podcast offers a timely analysis of politics and international affairs.

  1. May 7

    Refugee Resettlement in the United States: A Discussion with Jeff Thielman and Ian Rollins

    Jeff Thielman, President and CEO of the International Institute of New England (IINE), and Ian Rollins, Senior Program Manager at IINE, join Politica’s Eleez Omar and Patrick Slover for a discussion on refugee resettlement in the United States. Together, they explore the structure of the U.S. resettlement system, the realities of supporting newly arrived refugee families, and the challenges and opportunities surrounding integration and community support in New England. To learn more about the International Institute of New England or get involved visit: https://iine.org/get-involved/

    39 min

  2. Apr 21

    The International Geophysical Year: A Discussion with Professor Benjamin Goossen

    Professor Benjamin Goossen, Assistant Professor of International History at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies and author of Chosen Nation: Mennonites and Germany in a Global Era (Princeton 2017), joins Politica’s Rebecca Eigner and Patrick Slover to explore the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958) and its lasting global impact.

    43 min

  3. Mar 4

    The Historical and Contemporary Antitrust Regime: A Conversation with Dr. Erik Peinert

    Dr. Erik Peinert, author of Monopoly Politics: Competition and Learning in the Evolution of Policy Regimes (Oxford University Press, 2025) and professor of political science at Boston University, sits down with Politica’s Patrick Slover to explore the history, mechanics, and real-world impact of antitrust legislation in the United States and abroad.

    44 min

  4. 11/20/2024

    The Money View of Trade Finance: Insights with Perry G. Mehrling & Gerhardt “Kiko” Kalterherberg

    Politica's Ankit and Saad sit down with Dr. Perry Mehrling, Professor of International Political Economy at Boston University, and trade finance expert Kiko Kalterherberg from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences to kick off an exciting project exploring Trade Finance. In this episode, they delve into the concepts of trade finance, its crucial role in global trade, and explore these issues through the lens of the Money View. They also discuss the challenges for expanding trade finance in today’s interconnected economy.

    45 min

  5. 07/22/2024

    A Conversation with Andrew David: A 360 of the Russia-Ukraine War Part II

    The Politica's Ankit and Kevin of the podcasting team meet with Dr. Andrew David to discuss the history and future repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war.

    51 min

  6. 10/02/2023

    Exploring the Global Dollar System: A Conversation with Top-Selling Economist Dr. Perry G. Mehrling

    The Politica's Ankit and Kevin meet with Dr. Perry Mehrling, a Professor of International Political Economy at Boston University to talk about the dollar's dominant role in the World, including the current global financial condition, and its outlook for the future.

    51 min
  7. How Democracy Survives: Episode 10 (Waqar H.Zaidi)

    08/26/2023

    How Democracy Survives: Episode 10 (Waqar H.Zaidi)

    Episode 10: Professor Andrew David interviews Waqar H.Zaidi, the author of Technological Internationalism and World Order

    1h 6m

  8. 08/25/2023

    A Conversation with Sarah Sklar: Decoding China's role in the World

    The Politica's Ricky and Ankit meet with Sarah Sklar, a PhD Candidate at Boston University to talk about China's role in the World, including the Belt and Road Initiative, the country's economic past, and its outlook for the future.

    1h 5m
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