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Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
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Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the news.
Topics include: Explaining the Brexit Extended Universe, Hurricane Dorian, protests and political Turmoil in Hong Kong, the parallels between Germany and the US's politics, the Democrat's lukewarm affair with Joe Biden, and what Mark and Carrie learned this summer.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QyMwWCTPl1U-OcVTRaPBSGkQtXGH7Zkl/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
This week's topics: Boris Johnson's prospects as PM, Trump's newest racist tweets, Facebook's $5b privacy fine, the underpaid Women's US soccer team, and what to expect in the next ~120 Democratic debates. Mark and Carrie also invent 'Uber for Dogs'?
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ijljqsdfRO0V0c2n5zy8L8yTNEO7EJEH/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
In today's last show of the semester, topics include, Julian Assange, Brexit in a post-Torre world, the Democratic primary, China tarrifs, Alabama's abortion law, warmongering with Iran and record setting CO2 emissions.
We'll update this description with a link to the new, dedicated Mark & Carrie Soundcloud account once its ready to launch in the upcoming weeks. See you in the fall!
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tq5ZgMgiykl-9vJCuc3uvyAmRUNyj6o2/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
Today's topics include, the Notre Dame fire, Mueller Report, Bernie, Brexit (and the destruction of the Torre party), "Handsy" Joe, measles and vaccinations in a post-facts world, and Mark & Carrie's take on Coachella.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tDrbszsVE4_rC8fp7NU5ftvOoiLTgYp/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
Today's topics include, the tragic mass-shooting in New Zealand, what's wrong with Boeing's airplanes, the college admission scandal, how Captain Marvel brings us hope, and the odd sensation of agreeing with President Trump.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DkQzcJtg1tRo_ICVxORwACXrnLsC_6SG/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
Today's topics include Trump’s declaration of a ‘national emergency’, Amazon’s Valentine’s Day break-up with NYC, The Green New Deal, insect extinction and humanity's inability to focus on climate change, and the incomprehensible progression of Brexit.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSRyn43cD7fnyJk72xOD53IoqtFjavG8/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
Today's topics include the continued government shutdown, early thoughts on the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary, what the media got right and wrong about the Covington Catholic story, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's marginal tax rate proposal, Brexit as Greek Tragedy, Venezuela's uncertain future, and Jeff Bezos's mild (but oh so costly) affair.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r2QMYa7vTm5keosfhNFqbFe549qT1bRd/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
In our 2018 year end wrap-up, Mark and Carrie discuss new twists in the Mueller investigation, state government lame-duck power grabs, the latest on Brexit, the riots in France, Angela Merkel's successor, gun control in the US, the 2020 presidential race, and the fate of one of Mark's favorite Christmas songs.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RAoGamlN99AhZ9ZwFuCuYi67OO50RPHC/view]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
Today's topics include the California wildfires and the recent government climate report, the latest on Brexit, US midterm election postmortem, Facebook's continued existence as a platform for disinformation, the Trump tariffs and GM plant closings, Amazon and your personal data, DNA profiling, and 2018's gift of the year.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOYiaKqnmBiM_vcXlg8JW7CjugRbIrVA/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news.
Today's topics include the politicization of Jamal Khashoggi's murder, the 2018 midterm elections, Kanye's visit to the White House, Elizabeth Warren, Democratic Party identity, Trump's Trans-gender and Immigrant polices as "costless signals", more on Brexit, Prince Harry and Meghan announce they're pregnant.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QoP7YAeISZq-8oRUYsfRd-zVaZEWJDdp/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news. Today's topics include Brett Kavinaugh, political polarization and the direction of the Supreme Court; The US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, aka "New NAFTA"; China's election interference and trade negotiations (or lack thereof); Florida's red tide scare; Removal of MPG fleet requirements; Climate change and its impact on immigration to the US; Reagan and the revival of the culture wars; and the upcoming Brazilian elections.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QoP7YAeISZq-8oRUYsfRd-zVaZEWJDdp/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news. Today's topics include Hurricane Florence and climate change rhetoric; Mark Tweets WWII German propaganda, and Hungary's modern day populism similarities; Nike's Kapernick Campaign and its backlash?; Anonymous OP-ED was NOT Mark, but is it a mis-aligned "hero", "protector" or a possibly a democratic crisis?; Jack Dorsey's testimonial; Russian-esque search engine features; "Taskforce: useless!"; Dis-information Warfare in Russia; Mark Wahlberg's workout routine is not fit for Mark.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T-NM2Kel7gCD4HUjO-z9Tezt3jU2zsPr/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news. Today's topics include Trump's spat with Turkey; Cambodian Elections; the upcoming U.S. midterm elections; trade wars and Chinese IP theft; SCOTUS and the travel ban; Italy's bridge collapse, Greece, and the costs of austerity; 1 year anniversary of Charlottesville and the recent KKK rally; the World Cup, race and identity.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kI3paGtOeiKYzsOebVKFxbclrIdAB-QR/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news. Today's topics include the royal wedding, North Korean summit, the NFL, Venezuelan presidential election, Missouri's gubernatorial scandal, Italy and the Eurozone, and Snoop Dogg.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kkFANph_S494Vjlral_Ngi01rabazT5l/view?usp=sharing]
With Mark preoccupied by the royal wedding, Carrie interviews Alison Taylor, Managing Director, Sustainability Management, BSR & Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School to discuss the intersection of social responsibility and business behavior. From the oil industry to banks, food companies and even Warren Buffett, Alison and Carrie discuss how CEO's want to "do the right thing" in a complex world.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4_ZGamDcC7bT-ci3gA9nMaFN72m3iuk/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news and take listener questions on Facebook Live.
Be sure to follow the Watson Institute on Facebook to stay informed about the next live Mark & Carrie episode! [https://www.facebook.com/WatsonInstitute/]
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZAL5eHXvdtUkD9xF4RwSq-yWZMdnkMGj/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news. This weeks topics include Jeff Bezos v Trump; Zuckerberg says "I'm Sorry" while Paul Ryan Says "Goodbye"; Syria, Russia and Kremlin Diplomacy; A touch of Chinese Trade wars and The Royal Wedding.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/121ptUWq5Bpw_jeX_bev0hejwRsDCDnPQ/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news. Today's topics include Putin's re-election; March for Our Lives and Black Lives Matter protests; Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and digital privacy; the politicization of the census; turnover in the Trump administration; China, Germany, tariffs and trade wars; and the Pope.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/149iFvTKxUIciyvQuy3weAPGLfVxyOhuG/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news and take questions from Brown University students - live! Today's topics include North Korea peace talks; Warren, Clinton and the 2020 elections; Britain's gas attack response; Trumpism and tariff wars in Germany, France and Italy; Stormy Daniels; Scientology; Mark makes a movie recommendation.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xNyH_7ueYGl7PevQqV-hQHXYHmtV396g/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news and discuss Trump's trade wars with steel, gun violence, the NRA and the student and corporate response; Brexit, Italian elections, and Curling.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ze48aVLKgulg0B3K_CVPigIrMwEQcIhp/view?usp=sharing]
Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the week's news and discuss Trump's State of the Union Speech, stock market volatility, the Nunes memo, German government coalition, the EU's stance on non-Paris agreement trade partners, and the Super Bowl - should JT be the target of political fervor?
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PiNe-PwskksxM8sbCjip2BBd0A1sUojJ/view?usp=sharing]
Happy New Year! Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news and discuss the government shutdown, Oprah 2020, North Korea at the Olympics, and why Trump has Satan over a barrel in order to get away with his illustrious history...
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jwK3GtNckJnuRbfEwQuUMivI-Z6s84FD/view?usp=sharing]
Mark and Carries end of year roundup, including this years surprising Good Cop and Bad Cop nominees. Also Alabama's Senate race, the repeal of net neutrality, Brexit, Argentina and more. Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news and look back on 2017.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ePohki9guUigRpfs0ZbkIeD2h5ubXFk/view?usp=sharing]
Cyber Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Social Democrats coalition, Net Neutrality, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, debt ceilings, Bit Coin and Prince Harry's proposal. Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y8OVq_cvs6L_yOcvI2pPblwftr7JZv9m/view?usp=sharing]
Flood gates have opened on sexual assault allegations in Hollywood and in D.C - is backlash coming? The Republican's tax plan and what it means, Paradise Papers, Donna Brazille's new tell-all book, and Theresa May's no confidence vote. Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V6VdP5aOUR7Qtuq8zGWuPMegMmhTZk5t/view?usp=sharing]
German elections, the disaster in Puerto Rico, Equifax hack, Trump and Facebook and the 1st amendment, the North Korea pickle. Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpPasrCi9b-O8-TaqZs1nsEwqMym4NlO/view?usp=sharing]
Trump's DACA repeal, hurricanes and insurance markets, Amazon's growth, Brexit negotiations and Carrie's trip to Myanmar. Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNFm8gv40SqvGJvTu0JkMXtrs-u0ZEoF/view?usp=sharing]
The North Korea mess, Nissan plant UAW unionization vote, the contented Kenyan election, climate change "hoax", vacationing and the Premier League. Mark Blyth, economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OjpxhJBGgduTSVg_7Vhuz138LrRuM3O5/view?usp=sharing]
Empty Slogans or Real Policy? Healthcare repeal, BREXIT, failing states and, even, Ben Affleck. Mark Blyth, economist at Brown's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's MPA, share their take on the week's news.
You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jy9OvmDUfVwIQMUZtZWP-jgtOSVSIF-l/view?usp=sharing]