Bush School Uncorked: Recent Episodes
Bush School Uncorked
This is a podcast series hosted by The Bush School of Government & Public Service. Current faculty, Dr. Gregory Gause and Dr. Justin Bullock, host conversations with scholars and experts from The Bush School and elsewhere.
Join our hosts as they discuss the current and future state of democracy, the effects of neoliberalism and the evolution of race relations in the U.S. in the final episode of Uncorked. This is a foreign policy and domestic policy podcast that spotlights international, national and local news topics the U.S. faces today.
On this episode, join our hosts as they discuss the effects of COVID-19 with Dr. Christine Blackburn. Topics include the longterm symptoms of COVID-19, COVID-19’s impact on the health infrastructure and economy, and the relation between pandemics and national security. This is a foreign policy and domestic policy podcast that spotlights international, national and local news topics the U.S. faces today.
On this episode, join our hosts as they discuss current issues the U.S. faces on both a domestic and international scale. Topics include COVID-19, Biden’s new infrastructure bill, voting laws and the importance of democracy. This is a foreign policy and domestic policy podcast that spotlights international, national and local news topics the U.S. faces today.
On this episode, join our hosts as they discuss U.S.-Mexico politics with Dr. Aileen Teague. Topics include the Biden administration’s ability to create effective immigration reform, the history of counterinsurgency and the war on drugs, and where the U.S. should be strategically deploying resources in Latin America. This is a foreign policy and domestic policy podcast that spotlights international, national and local news topics that affect the U.S. today.
On this episode, join our hosts as they discuss Latin American politics and migration in Germany with Dr. Mathias Poertner. Topics include immigration policy, the role of foreign aid in repairing Central American governments and key issues regarding immigration in Germany.
In this episode, join our hosts, Dr. Justin Bullock and Dr. Gregory Gause, as they discuss state and local governments with guests Dr. Ann Bowman and Dr. Robert Greer. Topics include Texas vaccine roll out and reopening of businesses, infrastructure challenges and the future of local and state governments.
In this episode, listen as our hosts, Dr. Justin Bullock and Dr. Gregory Gause, discuss the trajectory of the new Biden Administration. Topics include impeachment, COVID-19 relief and the possibility of bipartisanship.
In this episode, listen as our hosts speak with Dr. Jessica Gottlieb of the Bush School on democracies and why/how they fail. This topic is especially prevalent in today's world and one we hope you enjoy listening about!
Join our hosts Dr. Bullock and Dr. Gause this week as they discuss election outcomes, presidential transition, and the potential future of American elections!
Listen to this special episode of Uncorked as Dr. Bullock hosts two of the Bush School's own: Professor Brian Nakamura and Ms. Lisa Brown! This conversation focuses on AI and its practicality and effects in educational institutions.
Join our host Dr. Bullock as he sits with Dean of the Bush School, General Mark Welsh to discuss effective leadership and public service in today's world.
In this episode, Dr. Bullock and Dr. Gause reflect on the days and weeks following the election and the challenges presented to a peaceful transition of presidential power.
Listen to this week's podcast as we discuss presidential leadership! We're joined by another Uncorked regular, Dr. John Schuessler! Also, go vote!
This episode dives into discussing the obstacles and barriers that come with voting in the middle of a pandemic! Join us as we host frequent podcast guest, Dr. Jonathan Coopersmith to learn more on what to expect this election season.
In this episode of Bush School Uncorked we sit with Dr. Christine Blackburn to discuss the ongoing efforts to manage the global pandemic. How is the world doing? What can we do? How effective have our responses been? These are just a few of the questions covered in this episode!
Our first guest for the academic year is Dr. Raymond Robertson! Listen as we converse on the economic impacts and effects of the pandemic. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel, Bush School Uncorked, for live streams!
This episode dives into the DNC/RNC Conventions, discussions on the US Postal Service, and growing tensions between the US and China on the technological concerns with apps such as TikTok and WeChat. Enjoy!
In this episode, Dr. Gause and Dr. Bullock discuss recent events including Back to school, Beirut, COVID-19, and Elections.
In this episode, our hosts discuss Fourth of July celebrations, recent Congressional decisions, and the implications of AI on social media platforms. Listen in as we hit on a variety of current issues, in particular, the impacts of tech companies and how their data collection poses privacy/security concerns for their users.
This week, our hosts take to discussing news on President Trump, the Sul Ross statue at Texas A&M, and ongoings of the current pandemic. As well, we converse a bit on recent rulings from the Supreme Court and their potential implications. Listen here!
Listen to our newest episode as our hosts discuss the protests, riots, and race-related issues stemming from current events. We take a look into some of the systemic variables contributing to the modern racial climate along with the responses from lawmakers and elected officials.
Listen as the episode discusses how state and local governments are responding to the pandemic, and what impacts it may have on them financially and politically. Our hosts sit with Professors Ann Bowman and Robert Greer to examine these issues more closely and offer what they believe the effects will be.
People are having to rely on technology now more than ever to accomplish school and work-related tasks. How will this increasing reliance affect privacy within our democracy, and what should people be aware of during these times? Listen now to hear some answers to these questions!
What impacts will COVID-19 have on federalism and states' rights? How will this pandemic affect state economies and consumer spending? What steps can governors and other state actors take in ameliorating the negative externalities they now face? Listen as our hosts discuss answers to these questions!
In this episode, Dr. Justin Bullock sits with health economist Dr. David Bradford to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19. Namely, they converse on how this pandemic will affect the private and public sectors, along with the mark it could leave globally. Give it a listen!
In this episode, our hosts take to Zoom for a live recording of Uncorked. Listen as we discuss how the pandemic is expected to affect factors such as national security and higher education. As well, we converse on the international response to COVID-19 and how the US has played a role during this crisis.
How does the US response to the pandemic compare to other countries? Are we doing what's necessary to flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19? Has our response been timely? These are just a few of the questions answered in our newest episode with Dr. Gerald Parker and Dr. Christine Blackburn, both highly-esteemed members within the Scowcroft Institute at the Bush School. Give it a listen!
In the third installment of our Encampment series, co-host Justin Bullock interviews the team that went to Brownsville, Texas to hear their insights from the trip. The team discusses what they saw, their reactions, and their thoughts on how to proceed in the future when dealing with policies concerning refugees and asylum seekers. A special thank you to Mary Lu Hare, Angela Sayre, and Scott Spreier for agreeing to be a part of this series.
Links for World Central Kitchen & Team Brownsville: https://wck.org/ https://www.teambrownsville.org/
Concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic? Interested in what health and disease experts are saying on the subject? Listen as our hosts chat with Professor Andrew Natsios, Director of the Scowcroft Institute, on what nations are doing to confront the crisis on our newest episode!
In this Hot Takes episode, our hosts discuss results from the democratic primaries and updates on the coronavirus pandemic. The conversation ranges from potential democratic presidential candidates/running mates, along with the economic and societal implications that come with the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as our hosts speak on what we may expect in the coming months on both of these fronts.
Listen as our hosts discuss factors leading to the end of the Cold War with Dr. Fritz Bartel, Assistant Professor within International Affairs at the Bush School. This episode provides both economic and historical contexts that explain how factors such as finance and oil impacted U.S. and Soviet relations.
The second installment of Uncorked's Encampment Series features an interview between co-host, Dr. Justin Bullock, and producer, Faith Dingas.
Listen as we reflect on the thoughts and impacts of Dr. Bullock's experiences working with refugees and asylum seekers in the second episode of the series.
Sources for the episode:
https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics/refugees-asylees https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/02/12/us-remain-mexico-program-harming-children https://www.npr.org/2020/01/10/795414116/gov-greg-abbott-says-new-refugees-wont-be-allowed-to-settle-in-texas
This is a new series documenting the recent trip co-host, Dr. Justin Bullock, and podcast producer, Faith Dingas, took to the U.S. - Mexico border. Accompanied by a team led by former Bush School student, Mary Lu Hare, the Uncorked crew worked alongside Team Brownsville and World Central Kitchen to help feed refugees at the encampment in Matamoros, Mexico. The purpose of this series is to examine the current refugee and asylum seeking processes, along with providing commentary and interviews of what on the ground operations look like.
In this first installment, Dr. Bullock sits and explains the current policies implemented by the United States government. The focus is on understanding the process by which refugees and asylum seekers are expected to undergo, along with statistics on who is being let in.
Sources for the episode can be found at:
https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/02/12/us-remain-mexico-program-harming-children# https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics/refugees-asylees https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-asylum/refugees
In this episode, our hosts sit with Texas A&M professor and historian, Dr. Jonathan Coopersmith. The conversation features topics such as automation and its impact on labor markets, along with what future technological endeavors hold. Give it a listen!
In this episode, our hosts speak with Bush School professor and Director of the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy, Dr. Raymond Robertson. Listen as the conversation focuses on trade and migration patterns, and how those aspects influence relationships within the global economy.
In this episode, our hosts sit with Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the Bush School, Mark Welsh and Dr. Frank Ashley. Listen in as they discuss their insight on working for the school and with students from around the globe. Bush School Uncorked is happy to welcome them both as our first guests of the semester!
In this episode, Dr. Gause and Dr. Bullock discuss their thoughts on the most recent news on Iran, impeachment, and the democratic primaries.
Recorded live at Downtown Uncorked, listen as our hosts discuss the implications of these events both at home and abroad.
In this episode, Ambassador Larry Napper sits with our hosts to discuss the political and historical roots that have led Ukraine to its current state of affairs. As a distinguished public servant with an illustrious and inspiring career, Ambassador Napper's insight is riveting and one worth the listen.
Interested in emerging technologies and their ethical implications? Enjoy our newest episode where we sit with Dr. Kent Portney and Dr. Jonathan Coopersmith to discuss various topics related to science and tech policy! Give it a listen.
In Hot Takes: Fall 2019, listen as our hosts discuss impeachment, the Democratic presidential candidates, and global protests.
As well, join us on December 3rd at 6 PM as we will have another live recording at Downtown Uncorked with Dr. Kent Portney! We hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving and we're thankful for all of our listeners!
In our most recent episode, Professors Ann Bowman and Rob Greer, along with Deputy City Manager of Bryan, Texas, Mr. Hugh Walker, sit to discuss the dynamics of local government. Join us as our panel converses on topics such as municipal economic development, intergovernmental relationships, and local strategic planning. It's worth the listen!
In this episode of Uncorked, Dr. Bullock sits with Dr. Will Brown, a Bush School professor and Director of the Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Additionally, we are joined by Alison Prince of United Way, AJ Renold of Voices for Children, and Theresa Mangapora of the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Sit with us as we discuss the role of nonprofits in society and, specifically, how these nonprofit experts operate on a daily basis.
In this episode of Bush School Uncorked, Dr. Justin Bullock and Dr. Gregory Gause sit with Dr. John Schuessler to discuss grand strategy and concepts related to its meaning and historical significance within the United States. "U.S. Grand Strategy in the Trump Era" is specifically a dialogue on how President Trump has approached international relationships and how those interactions can impact policy on a global level. Academic, yet fun, this episode is a conversation that is worth the listen.
On Season 2 Episode 2 of Bush School Uncorked, Dr. Bullock and Dr. Gause discuss political events from the summer and breaking news around a presidential impeachment inquiry. Recorded live on September 24th at Downtown Uncorked in Historic Downtown Bryan, Texas, “Hot Takes: Summer 2019” covers topics from presidential impeachment inquiries to conflicts in the Middle East and protests in Hong Kong. With a blend of expertise from both of our hosts, this episode is definitely worth the listen! Enjoy!
Listen in as Uncorked's hosts, Dr. Bullock and Dr. Gause, explain more about themselves and the podcast. Follow us on any of our social media platforms as well!
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On this episode of Bush School Uncorked, hosts Dr. Justin Bullock and Dr. Gregory Gause, sit with Dr. Deborah Kerr and Dr. Lori Taylor to discuss HB 3, an education bill that passed with unanimous votes across the Texas legislature. Titled “Improving Governance Outcomes in Texas,” this conversation focuses on the mechanics of HB 3, along with the contextual factors that were considered for its implementation. Recorded live on September 10th at Downtown Uncorked in Bryan, Texas, this episode is the first of many for this semester!
In this final episode of the first season of Bush School Uncorked, Professors Gregory Gause and Justin Bullock host Dr. Valerie Hudson to discuss here work on Women, Peace, and Security. More information can be found about Dr. Hudson's work on her website here: https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/vhudson/
You can also find the WomanStats Database here: https://womanstats.org
Thanks for following along for a wonderful inaugural season of the Bush School Uncorked podcast. We will return in mid-September.
For this episode of Bush School Uncorked, we share the audio of an event from March 26th, 2019 on Philanthropy, Service, and Volunteerism Across Texas. The First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott is featured along with Panelists: Larry James, CEO of City Square, Elizabeth Darling, President and CEO of Onestar Foundation, David O'Neil, Region Bank President Central Texas Region of Eells Fargo Bank.
Enjoy!
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In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Downtown Uncorked, hosts Greg Gause and Justin Bullock chat with Raymond Robertson about trade, economics, and the Mosbacher Institute. Check it out!
Here's a link for more information on the Mosbacher Institute:
https://bush.tamu.edu/mosbacher/
In this episode, Professor Justin Bullock interviews Lisa Brown, the Director of the Office of Extended Education for The Bush School School of Government & Public Service.
In this episode, Justin Bullock has a conversation with Bush School guest Zillah Fluker and Bush School professor Kenny Taylor on a number of topics. The conversation focuses on how to succeed in public and nonprofit organizations, social media, and higher education. Enjoy!
You can find additional information about Zillah Fluker: https://www.facebook.com/zmfluker
You can also find additional information about the book Why Not Win here: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Not-Win-Reflections-fifty-year/dp/1588383849
In this episode, Professor Justin Bullock talks with former Bush School students Bashir Baseem and Metra Mehran about the current peace talks between the US government and the Taliban, noting the lack of inclusion of the Afghan government and the Afghan people.
This one is worth the listen!
In this episode, Greg and Justin have a wonderful conversation with Professor Erin Snider. They talk about the challenges of providing foreign aid, in particular in the Middle East region. Enjoy!
You can find more about Erin Snider here at her website:
http://www.erinsnider.com/
In this episode of Bush School Uncorked, Professor Justin Bullock discusses public service with former Bush School students Lela Akiashvili-Tsaizer, Megi Llubani, and Haziq Masood. They also discuss the former students' journey to the Bush School.
In this episode, hosts Justin and Greg chat with Professor Kent Portney and discuss his work and the work of the Institute for Science, Technology, and Public Policy at The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University. Professors Ann Bowman and Rob Greer join as wonderful panelists. Lively conversation ensues.
Thanks again to the audience who joined for our second live taping at Downtown Uncorked in Downtown, Bryan on January 29th, 2019.
And, as always, thanks to The Bush School of Government & Public Service for the support and to Downtown Uncorked for providing our discussion space.
In this episode of Bush School Uncorked, Host Justin Bullock discusses public service with former Bush School students Kirbie Ferrel, David Fujimoto, and MaryLu Hare.
In this episode, host Justin Bullock and Greg Gause chat with John Schuessler and Andrew Ross about US Grand Strategy and the Bush School's new Albritton Center for Grand Strategy.
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Downtown Uncorked on January 15th, 2019.
In the latest episode of The Bush School of Government & Public Service's podcast, Bush School Uncorked, Justin Bullock and Gregory Gause, along with panelist Ann Bowman, host Will Brown and Kenny Taylor from the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the Bush School for a discussion on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
A wonderful conversation is had about the role of nonprofits in modern society, questions of democratic accountability and gaps in service delivery, and the work the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the Bush School is doing locally, throughout the state, and globally.
Enjoy!
In this episode of Bush School Uncorked, Professors Gregory Gause and Justin Bullock provide some reflections on the 2018 US Midterms. The conversation was recorded mid-afternoon on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018.
Enjoy!
You can find a transcript for this episode and all our Bush School Uncorked episodes at: http://bush.tamu.edu/podcast.
In this episode of Bush School Uncorked, Professors Gregory Gause and Justin Bullock discuss democracy and democratic erosion with Professor Jessica Gottlieb. Professor Gottlieb is an expert in developing democracies, much of her work focuses on understanding how young democracies, throughout Africa, engage in governance activities. She is also currently engaged in a cross-university teaching collaboration at http://democratic-erosion.com/ which examines the prevalence of democratic erosion throughout the world.
The conversation touches on many facets of democracy that you may find interesting.
Many thanks to Professor Jessica Gottlieb for her time and the conversation!
Enjoy!
You can find a transcript for this episode and all our Bush School Uncorked episodes at: http://bush.tamu.edu/podcast.
In this episode, Bush School Professors, Justin Bullock and Greg Gause host Professors Lori Taylor and Ann Bowman to discuss education, education policy in Texas, issue concerning state governance, and the upcoming elections.
Enjoy!
You can find a transcript for this episode and all our Bush School Uncorked episodes at: http://bush.tamu.edu/podcast.