The Elephant in the Room: a GUCR Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Conservative viewpoints are severely underrepresented on Georgetown's campus. Join our host Ian Cruz and other Georgetown Republicans as we break through left-wing narratives and amplify conservative voices on the Hilltop. If you want to learn more about current affairs and politics from a unique lens, this podcast is for you!
We're back for a new season! In this episode, our host Ian Cruz sits down with Michael Bartels of the New York Young Republican Club to discuss how conservatives should mobilize in a deep blue city, like DC, as well as the future of Catholics in the conservative movement.
Join our host Ian Cruz as he breaks down from A to Z what conservatives should look out for as we enter 2023!
Where was the red wave? What do the 2022 midterms tell us about the current state of politics in America? Join our host Ian Cruz and a very special guest to find out!
In our final episode before the exciting 2022 midterm elections, we head both north and south. Up to Alaska and down to North Carolina. Our host Ian Cruz spoke with two conservative hoyas who broke down these two states and what chances Republicans have in winning the key races, in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. On to election day!
Will the desert be painted red this November? Come out west with us on our next stop in covering the 2022 midterms! Arizona and Nevada will be paramount in taking back control of the U.S. Senate and both states have pivotal Gubernatorial races that could determine their respective political future. Join our host Ian Cruz as he dives into these important contests with 2 members of the DC College Republican community.
We head to the midwest in our tour across the country to talk about the key elections this November and the recent political realignment in 2 more rust belt states. Join our host, Ian Cruz, as he speaks with a Michigander and a Wisconsinite to examine these critical races that could determine the future of their respective state. Can Republicans replicate President Trump's 2016 performance or will Democrats show signs of a resurgence?
In our newest episode covering the 2022 midterm elections, we revisit the two states that dominated political conversations last November: New Jersey and Virginia. Both states shifting greatly towards Republicans. Will this shift translate to the elections this November? Join our host Ian Cruz and his guests to find out what lies in store for the Garden State's and Old Dominion's Republicans.
We kick off our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections by diving into the new battleground of all battlegrounds: Pennsylvania! Our host, Ian Cruz, sits down with two Pennsylvanians to discuss how our Republican nominees can win in November.
The new academic year is upon us! That means it's time to welcome the new Hoyas to campus as they start their own journeys on the Hilltop. Join our host, Ian, as he speaks with the Georgetown College Republicans's current and former freshman representative to speak about how to make the transition to college as smooth as possible.
Does Hawaii have a more conservative future? The nations most rightward trending state in 2020 is the focus of the podcast episode where our host Ian will be speaking with two Hawaiian Hoyas, Alyssa Hirai and John Vierra. Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has gained a lot of popularity amongst conservative Americans as she criticizes the Biden administration and our failing institutions. Tune in to learn more about her impact on national politics as well as where the Republican Party can make inroads in one of the most Democratic states in the country!
BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court of the United States has made its decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, and has overruled both Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. After almost 50 years of legalized abortion, the matter returns to the states. Join Ian and his co-host Brigid for a discussion about this landmark ruling and the future of the pro-life movement with Emma Waters, a Research Associate at the Heritage Foundation's DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family.
In this episode, Ian has the exciting opportunity to interview Saurabh Sharma, President of American Moment. Critical issues facing America are front and center in this discussion, shining light on a new path for the Conservative Movement: one that puts America First.
In this episode, Ian had the chance to speak with 2 seniors in the Georgetown Republican community. This episode serves to provide advice for younger students as well as provide a space for our 2 seniors, Brady and Julio, to reflect on their own time on the Hilltop!
Welcome to the Elephant in the Room! In our very first episode our host, Ian Cruz, will be speaking with 4 members of the Georgetown Republican community, 1 from each class split into 2 parts. In this second part of the Premiere you will hear from a Sophomore and a Junior!
Welcome to the Elephant in the Room! In our very first episode our host, Ian Cruz, will be speaking with 4 members of the Georgetown Republican community, 1 from each class split into 2 parts. In this first part of the Premiere you will hear from a Freshman and a Senior!