The Harvard Political Review is America’s preeminent student journal of politics, policy, and culture. The HPR is written and published entirely by Harvard undergraduates and is housed at the Institute of Politics.
In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Victor Martinez '30 about the rise of democratic socialist candidates. What do recent victories actually tell us about voters? Can this approach translate beyond progressive strongholds? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review!
All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/ (https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/)
17 Nov 2025
An Interview with Professor Derek Penslar
In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Harvard Professor Derek Penslar about the history of Israel/Palestine and its current political situation. Can historical injustices be rectified? Is this really an “age old” conflict? Is there a clear path forward? Tune in to hear some perspectives on these questions!
This episode was hosted by Tristan Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Professor Penslar for his contributions. Music by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874).
7 Nov 2025
Indecision or Disillusionment? Understanding the Rise of the US Independent with Melanie Goldberg
In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Melanie Goldberg ’29 on her recent article about political party loyalty and why it has recently been shaken. Is the era of unwavering party loyalty over? How has Donald Trump contributed to the rise of the Independent Party? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review!
This episode was hosted by Tristan Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Melanie Goldberg for her contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874).
All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/
15 Oct 2025
Good Intentions Gone Bad: Discussing Canada’s C-18 Bill with Anastasia Liacos
Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Anastasia Liacos '29 on her recent article about Canada’s controversial Bill C-18 and why it is the newest threat to Canadian democracy. How can we protect Journalists on social media without limiting the spread of information? How does this bill contribute to an uninformed electorate that increasingly relies on social media for news? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review!
This episode was hosted by Tristan Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Anastasia Liacos for her contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874).
All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/
6 Oct 2025
Trump vs. Harvard: Adding Historical Context and Discourse with Gracie Taub
Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Gracie Taub '29 on her recent article about President Trump and his recent attacks towards Harvard University. Has there been other times in history where the US President has retaliated against students or universities? How does this practice contribute to conversations surrounding higher education, the role of government, and free speech? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review!
This episode was Hosted by Tristian Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Gracie Taub for her contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874).
All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/
1 Oct 2025
Voter disenfranchisement and political polarization with Ethan Edwards
Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host Tristan Martinez '28 converses with Ethan Edwards '29 on his recent article about dual-party primary elections. What groups does this system disenfranchise? How does this practice contribute to political polarization? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review!
This episode was Hosted by Tristian Martinez and produced by Sophia Mills '27. A special thanks to Ethan Edwards for his contributions. Music by by Connum (https://freesound.org/s/23874).
All articles discussed in this episode can be found at https://theharvardpoliticalreview.com/
12 Feb 2025
Are You Feminine Enough?
Sophia Mills explores the history of body hair removal and its relationship to media, cultural norms, and feminism from the 1960s onward.
3 Feb 2023
Affirmative Action in the Court
Legal experts discuss the history and constitutionality of affirmative action as the Supreme Court prepares to hear cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
27 Jul 2022
Conversation with Former Boston Mayor Kim Janey on Celebrating Black History
Former Boston Mayor Kim Janey discusses the importance of celebrating Black history in an interview with the Harvard Political Review, offering insights on its significance.
5 Aug 2020
Mobilizing Young Voters: An Interview with Andy Roo Forrest and Genessa Krasnow
Duncan O'Leary Glew interviews Andy Roo Forrest and Genessa Krasnow about Feel Good Voting's strategies to mobilize young voters through social justice and environmental action.
21 Jun 2020
Humans of COVID-19: JASA
Swathi Kella interviews Danielle Palmisano about COVID-19's impact on senior citizens and the services JASA provides, revealing the pandemic's challenges for this vulnerable population.
26 Apr 2020
Humans of COVID-19: Coronavirus in India
Swathi Kella interviews Ragini Malhotra about the effects of COVID-19 on her life in India, revealing the pandemic's impact on inequality.
22 Apr 2020
Humans of COVID-19: Global G.L.O.W.
Swathi Kella interviews Crystal Sprague about how COVID-19 impacts Global G.L.O.W.'s programs, which empower women, offering insights into adapting to pandemic-related challenges.
11 Nov 2018
Post-Midterm Discussion with Congressman Joe Heck and Amy Dacey
Jacob Link interviews Joe Heck and Amy Dacey about the 2018 midterm election results and analyzes their potential impact on the American political landscape.
27 Jun 2018
The Experience Economy
James Blanchfield interviews Connor Schoen about the challenges facing Mexico's small stores, May Wang examines the Flint water crisis, and Alicia Zhang considers the future of urban planning.
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