From the Balcony
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<p><b><i>A podcast produced by the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board</i></b></p><p></p><p>Just off the Senate Republican Leader's office at the U.S. Capitol Building lies a balcony with a sweeping view of the National Mall. It was here that Senator Bob Dole struck many of his famous bipartisan deals, worked the phones, and gave interviews. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Senate in 1996, the chamber unanimously approved to rename it the "Robert J. Dole Balcony." Our first-ever podcast, <i>From the Balcony</i>, brings that spirit to life by providing a place for candid, thoughtful, and engaging conversations on public policy and the defining issues of today.</p><p></p><p>The Dole Institute does not endorse the political positions or personal opinions of its guests.</p><p></p><p>An accessible version of the material represented on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:doleinstitute@ku.edu" target="_blank">doleinstitute@ku.edu</a> to request the material be made available in an accessible format, or for general assistance.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 11, 2026
Kansas Farmers Union Executive Director Nick Levendofsky
<p>In this extended interview, Kansas Farmers Union executive director Nick Levendofsky joins SAB member Ella Rhuems to discuss his experience in advocacy, the impact of recent trade policy on farmers, antitrust issues in agriculture, the importance and impact of the Farm Bill, and how organizations like the Kansas Farmers Union represent rural voters.</p>
April 20, 2026
Fmr. Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sheila Bair
<p>Former Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sheila Bair speaks with Nathan Binshtok about her new children's book, "How Not to Lose a Million Dollars," her time working for Senator Bob Dole, her role at the FDIC during the 2008 financial crisis, and financial advice for college students.</p>
April 13, 2026
Republican Strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson
<p>Republican strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson speaks with Ella Rhuems about how the American people are feeling ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections. The pair also discussed presidential job approval trends, how voters are interpreting news and media coverage, trends of younger voters, and what to expect in the 2028 Presidential Election.</p>
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- What is From the Balcony?
<p><b><i>A podcast produced by the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board</i></b></p><p></p><p>Just off the Senate Republican Leader's office at the U.S. Capitol Building lies a balcony with a sweeping view of the National Mall. It was here that Senator Bob Dole struck many of his famous bipartisan deals, worked the phones, and gave interviews. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Senate in 1996, the chamber unanimously approved to rename it the "Robert J. Dole Balcony." Our first-ever podcast, <i>From the Balcony</i>, brings that spirit to life by providing a place for candid, thoughtful, and engaging conversations on public policy and the defining issues of today.</p><p></p><p>The Dole Institute does not endorse the political positions or personal opinions of its guests.</p><p></p><p>An accessible version of the material represented on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:doleinstitute@ku.edu" target="_blank">doleinstitute@ku.edu</a> to request the material be made available in an accessible format, or for general assistance.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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