What do you know about politics? What should you know? Forget views, beliefs and opinions – politics is really a science. In this audio and video podcast, Dr. Kirby Goidel and Dr. Todd Kent from the Texas A&M Department of Political Science use their years of teaching, research and campaign experience to show you what’s actually happening in politics. No partisan politics here, just a navigation of political data, media, money, behavior and more so you can be more informed the next time you vote.
Inside Political Science
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What do you know about politics? What should you know? Forget views, beliefs and opinions – politics is really a science. In this audio and video podcast, Dr. Kirby Goidel and Dr. Todd Kent from the Texas A&M Department of Political Science use their years of teaching, research and campaign experience to show you what’s actually happening in politics. No partisan politics here, just a navigation of political data, media, money, behavior and more so you can be more informed the next time you vote.
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
Inside Political Science #046 – Changing The Viewpoint: Trump’s Effect on the System
Has Donald Trump permanently changed American politics? On this episode, Kirby joins Todd as a guest alongside his son and co-author, Spencer Goidel, a Texas A&M doctoral graduate and assistant professor of political science at Auburn University, to discuss their book, “The Trump Realignment.” The conversation explores Trump’s effect on the party system, what political realignment means and where American politics may go from here. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/InsidePoliticalScience.
June 25, 2026
Inside Political Science #045 – Betting on Politics: Prediction Markets, Public Health, and Democracy
Why is gambling now a public concern? Join Kirby and Todd alongside special guests Matt Motta and Tim Callaghan, associate professors in the Department of Health Law, Policy and Management at Boston University, for a conversation about prediction markets, gambling, public health and democracy. From election forecasting to insider trading and gambling addiction, this episode explores one of the fastest-growing and most controversial developments in American politics. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/InsidePoliticalScience.
June 11, 2026
Inside Political Science #044 – Too Close To Call: Looking at Texas Polling Data
Is this the year Texas turns blue? How do certain concerns voters have affect favorability numbers on certain candidates? Join Kirby and special guest Brandon Rottinghaus, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston and leading expert in Texas politics, as they break down the context behind the Texas Pulse Poll data. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/InsidePoliticalScience.
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