A thoughtful and entertaining conversation about politics. Our project: to broadcast politically significant, sometimes unconventional, student thought throughout UVA Grounds and beyond. We continue to promote and preach the transformative power of questioning the status quo.
The Housing Crisis in Charlottesville with Vice-Mayor Natalie Oschrin!
Mason and the Vice-Mayor of Charlottesville, Natalie Oschrin, tackle the issue of housing within the city, from the perspective of both students and city residents! Along the way, they discuss the history of the city's development, the relationship between UVA and Charlottesville city government, and how upcoming construction will affect both student and resident alike.
NOTE: Some audio on the interviewer's side is slightly muffled throughout the episode.
16 Mar 2026
Comparing Conservatism
Cohost Mason sits down with Professor David Walsh to discuss the history of far-right conservatism and other themes from Walsh's new book, 'Taking America Back', in this episode.
2 Feb 2026
Prison Reform
In this episode, Gianna and Jaden dig into prison reform by discussing what’s broken, what’s working, and what real accountability could look like in the U.S. From mass incarceration to rehabilitation and reentry, they cut through tough rhetoric to ask who the system actually serves and what meaningful change demands. Bold, honest, and grounded in reality—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
12 Nov 2025
Election Recap '25
Mason and Gianna recap the recent odd year election results, including the VA gov race, Mamdani’s campaign tactics, and the future Prop 50 promises, all while (mostly) managing to stay on topic!
14 Oct 2025
AI in higher education: a promising future?
In this week's episode, Cohosts Lily Bass and Jacob Rabin discuss the implications that AI will have in classrooms all throughout the educational world. They also discuss the broader scope: what does the future of AI mean for society, for our humanity? They bring on Professor Cara Ong Whaley, nationally recognized expert on democracy and elections, as well as current lecturer on a class solely focused on AI in politics. WIth her expertise, they dive into the big questions, how should AI be used in the classrooms? Should it be used at all? Will it be the downfall of the world as we know it, or is it exactly what we need to thrive?
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29 Apr 2025
Networking, Nominalism, and Nepotism: A Conversation with the Career Center
In its hallmark episode of the semester, CDP on Grounds speaks to Dean Nicole Hall about the career center and the ever-daunting task of securing employment after college. From Career Fairs to Nepotism, this episode wastes no time discussing what is on nearly every UVA’s student’s mind regarding the job hunt.
28 Apr 2025
The Nuclear Debate: What’s the Right Answer and Why it Matters Now
The Coup de Pod international team returns for a discussion on the decision to drop the atomic bomb in World War II. Joined by Professor Robert Stolz, Jacob Rabin and Juan Salazar look at what the historical record says as well as how American perceptions have changed in the last 80 years. Were the bombs necessary to end the war? Listen in to learn more. Thank you to our researchers David Samy and Max Morrish.
20 Mar 2025
Putin’s Playbook: Comparing Modern Russia to Hitler’s Germany
In its first episode ever, the new Coup de Pod International team makes a poignant comparison between Nazi Germany and modern day Russia. Led by Jacob Rabin and Juan Salazar, the team talks to Professor William Hitchcock, an expert on both World Wars and the Cold War. What does he think about the similarities and differences between the two countries? Listen in to find out! Thank you to our researchers Michelle Nguyen, David Samy, and Max Morrish.
17 Nov 2024
“Leftist Professors Suck”: A Discussion on the Role of Political Bias in Education
In its first episode of the 2024-2025 school year, the Coup de Pod On Grounds segment tackles the tough question of how politically biased a professor should be in the classroom. Led by Alex Friedlander and new co-host Owen Brown, the team addresses student’s concern with hearing politics in the classroom and proposes a solution going forward. In a polarized nation, how can educators continue to be genuine while keeping their students informed? Listen in to find out!
11 Nov 2024
Divided We Speak: The Language and Culture Behind U.S. Polarization
In this episode, Juls and Lily (CDP National Team) bring on Professor Wendte to talk about the language and culture behind political polarization in the United States. They discuss the utility of hateful rhetoric, first drafts of morality, male isolation, and much more. Professor Wendte provides thoughtful insight on how language shapes our perceptions of the “other,” an increasingly important topic in today’s polarized political landscape.
15 Apr 2024
The Ethics of the Endowment: Exploring UVA's Investment in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
In their first episode since its rebrand to "Coup de'Pod", Alex and Kristin discuss the ongoing student-led "Divest" Movement and its implications for how the UVA endowment should be spent. Recently, the group has protested the University endowment's investment in companies that have supported Israel's actions against Palestine. The co-hosts interview an anonymous student from the Apartheid-Divest coalition who answers some of the questions and confusions that surround the situation. From staring contests with the eclipse to a controversial conversation within the University, this episode is packed with hot topics and interesting issues.
29 Mar 2024
Prescriptions for Progress: Universal Healthcare in the US
Jered and Juls tackle one of the most polarizing topics in America today: Universal Healthcare. Engaging in a spirited debate, they examine the ethical considerations, the contentious compromises involved, and gain valuable perspectives from Batten professor Sebastian Tello-Trillo, an expert in health economics and policy. His research focuses on the economic impacts of healthcare policies, providing a deep dive into the consequences and outcomes of universal healthcare.
26 Feb 2024
Hey Barbie! Reflections on The Movie, The Craze, and The Color Pink
Pop-culture hosts Lily Bass and Rebe Wahl discuss the Barbie movie, having the final conversation on the film and waving it goodbye. They ask questions like, was the movie even good? And did it do a good job of representing feminism? With harsh critiques and unlikely mutual understanding, the hosts flesh out the history of Barbie and the effects the movie had on the movie industry, and society.
19 Feb 2024
Pedagogy & Paying Bills: the state of higher ed in the U.S.
Alex and Kristin sit down to discuss the state of the higher education system in the U.S. They hash out the implications of tuition increases, administrative bloat, curriculum choices, and think through what it might take to chart a better path forward for higher ed. Is the key to happiness taking an astronomy class and petitioning your local representative to provide funding for state schools?
9 Feb 2024
Border disorder: Illegal immigration at the Southern Border
National co-hosts Jered and Juls talk about the complicated topic of illegal immigration into the United States; particularly from the southern border. The pair dive into both the right and left takes on this ever important issue. Then, co-hosts Lily and Jered expand by interviewing Professor Amanda Frost, who is the director of the immigration law program at the University of Virginia School of Law. Frost has been published in The Atlantic, The New Republic, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
13 Nov 2023
Tri-Partisan Potential: RFK Jr.’s Best Shot
The national news hosts Juls Paine, Lily Bass, and Jered Cooper talk to Adjunct Professor Mary Kate Cary about the viability of an independent candidate in the 2024 election. The hosts speak on the rise of a third party, whether or not RFK Jr has a shot, and who might be the most attractive president in American history.
5 Nov 2023
Community on Alert: Student Safety and Crime in Cville
Alex and Kristin talk to Professor Brian Williams and his research assistant Zach to examine how the University of Virginia is responding to concerns about student safety given the growing crime rate in Charlottesville. They unpack community alerts, the role of ambassadors, and how independent organizations are preemptively stopping crime. The episode was filmed on Halloween, so the heavy discussion is balanced with a healthy debate about candy, costumes, and even the possibility of a haunting in the studio.
22 Oct 2023
Under FIRE: free speech at UVA
Alex and Kristin sit down with professor of politics Gerard Alexander to discuss the state of free speech at the University. They talk about UVA’s #6 slot on this year’s FIRE rankings (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), the extent to which students censor themselves in the classroom, and their openness to speakers they might disagree with. Professor Alexander is president of the Blue Ridge Center, a group whose mission is to expand intellectual diversity on Grounds.
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