The Filibuster: Recent Episodes
Union University Political Science
The Filibuster seeks to objectively and civilly explain the great debates of the day. Join Union University's Political Science Faculty as they analyze politics from their academic, political, and faith perspectives.
The Political Science Faculty discuss why Russia invaded the Ukraine, what can be done about it, and how the invasion impacts global and American politics.
The Political Science faculty briefly discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan before discussing their memories of 9/11 and the impact and lessons from that tragic day.
Dr. Evans and Dr. Ryan discuss the continuities and differences between the Biden and Trump foreign policies regarding China, trade, immigration, the Middle East, international alliances, and more.
Sean Evans and Hunter Baker discuss the Joe Biden's "First 100 Days" by examining the filibuster, Biden's ambitions, voting rights, lessons Biden learned from the Obama years, Covid, infrastructure, and the impact of Biden's policies on small business.
Sean Evans and Greg Ryan discuss President Trump's foreign policy successes and challenges.
Sean Evans and Hunter Baker assess President Trump's domestic policy successes and failures, the impact of his character on his presidency, and the future of Trumpism.