Mansfield Foundation Podcast

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Presented by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, join us for a journey exploring U.S.-Asia relations and policymaking. Episodes will feature a range of experts reflecting on their work, including academics and policy practitioners.

  1. 11/25/2024

    Discrimination Studies and Pathways to Japan, with Charles Crabtree

    We’re speaking with Doctor Charles Crabtree, Associate Professor of Government at Dartmouth College. Charles shares his story of being a first-generation graduate in academia, his gradual introduction to Japan Studies, and his work on gender and other discrimination issues.

    37 min

  2. 09/21/2024

    A journalist's look at the U.S.-Japan relationship, with Noriko Akiyama

    Today’s episode features Noriko Akiyama, Senior Political Writer at the Asahi Shimbun. We talk about her career in journalism and research into politics, diversity, and civil society. Akiyama-san then interviews us about the Mansfield Foundation, the U.S.-Japan Network for the Future program, and a shared passion for expanding mutual understanding between our countries. This season of the Mansfield Podcast is hosted by Tim White and was made possible with support from the Japan Foundation. Our editor is Selena Hasan. Music is courtesy of Laura Schwartz and Bellwether Bayou.

    25 min

  3. 09/21/2024

    Lessons from modern history, with Dr. Nick Kapur

    We're joined by Nick Kapur of Rutgers University to discuss modern Japanese history, and how the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty continues to impact policy debates in 2024. John Dower's book, Embracing Defeat, is available here. Nick's book, Japan at the Crossroads, is available here. Chelsea Schieder's book, Coed Revolution, is available here.

    29 min

  4. 09/21/2024

    Japan's Nuclear Things, with Dr. Ryo Morimoto

    Our guest is Dr. Ryo Morimoto, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University. His work looks at environmental anthropology, including a recent project on what he terms “Atomic Livelihoods in Fukushima’s Gray Zone." Dr. Morimoto's book, Nuclear Ghosts, is available from University of California Press. This season of the Mansfield Podcast is hosted by Tim White and was made possible with support from the Japan Foundation. Our editor is Selena Hasan. Music is courtesy of Laura Schwartz and Bellwether Bayou.

    37 min

  5. 09/21/2024

    Is Japanese pacifism a myth? With Dr. Tom Le

    Our guest is Dr. Tom Le, Associate Professor of Politics at Pomona College. Our conversation touches on his book, titled Japan’s Aging Peace, and the ongoing debate over Japan’s role in regional security. Read more about Dr. Le's book here This season of the Mansfield Podcast is hosted by Tim White and was made possible with support from the Japan Foundation. Our editor is Selena Hasan. Music is courtesy of Laura Schwartz and Bellwether Bayou.

    25 min

  6. 09/21/2024

    Japan's role in cybersecurity policy, with Dr. Benjamin Bartlett

    Dr. Benjamin Bartlett joins us to talk about cybersecurity policy in Japan. Dr. Bartlett is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Miami University in Ohio, where he focuses on international cooperation on cybersecurity. Read more about The Cuckoo's Egg here. This season of the Mansfield Podcast is hosted by Tim White and was made possible with support from the Japan Foundation. Our editor is Selena Hasan. Music is courtesy of Laura Schwartz and Bellwether Bayou.

    28 min

  7. 09/20/2024

    Recovery and Public Spaces, with Dr. Paul Christensen

    Our guest is Doctor Paul Christensen, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. We discuss his work studying issues in contemporary Japan, including recovery from substance use. We also consider how Japanese policymaking can better incorporate the needs of its people. This season of the Mansfield Podcast is hosted by Tim White and was made possible with support from the Japan Foundation. Our editor is Selena Hasan. Music is courtesy of Laura Schwartz and Bellwether Bayou.

    36 min

  8. 09/20/2024

    Expanding Japan Studies, with Dr. Lauren McKee

    Our guest on the Mansfield Podcast is Doctor Lauren McKee, Associate Professor of Political Science at Berea College. Lauren talks about ways to grow Japan studies, both at her institution and across America. We also discuss Japan’s electoral system and the connections between the U.S. and Japan. This season of the Mansfield Podcast is hosted by Director of Communications Tim White and was made possible with support from the Japan Foundation. Our editor is Selena Hasan. Music is courtesy of Laura Schwartz and Bellwether Bayou.

    25 min
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Presented by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, join us for a journey exploring U.S.-Asia relations and policymaking. Episodes will feature a range of experts reflecting on their work, including academics and policy practitioners.

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