NUPR-spectives is the Northeastern University Political Review's podcast. Hosted by Bryan Grady, NUPR-spectives features conversations with NUPR contributors on many different topics including domestic issues, social justice, foreign policy, and more.
The Northeastern University Political Review seeks to be a non-affiliated platform for students to publish essays and articles of the highest possible caliber on contemporary domestic and international politics, as well as critical reviews of political books, film, and events.
Produced by: Maxwell Huber, Ariana Bennet, & Bryan Grady
Episode 18: "Japanese Domestic and International Politics under the new Kishida Administration” with Rintaro Nishimura
Bryan interviews fifth-year Rintaro Nishimura regarding the recent Japanese general and Prime Ministerial elections, discusses the trajectory of several domestic issues under the new administration headed by Fumio Kishida, and the role played by the United States and other partners in international matters, especially within Asia.
Make sure to check out Rintaro’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2021/03/20/the-united-states-is-not-a-real-democracy/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Photo Credit: 切干大根, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
Tags: Japan, prime minister, Kishida, LDP, Liberal Democratic Party, Japanese politics, climate change, nuclear, Asia, election, CDP, Komeito, JCP, China, North Korea
19 Oct 2021
Episode 17: “Global Health Institutions and the Importance of Leadership” with Carlos Arriaga Serrano
Bryan interviews Ph.D. student Carlos Arriaga Serrano about his most recent piece at NUPR, regarding COVID-19, global health organizations, and the need for good global governance. The conversation expands out to discussions on climate change work, and what the future holds for the role of supranational organizations.
Make sure to check out Carlos’ piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2021/03/20/the-united-states-is-not-a-real-democracy/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
Photo Credit: United State Mission Geneva via Flickr. CC BY-ND 2.0. https://flic.kr/p/9J42FX (https://flic.kr/p/9J42FX)
29 Jul 2021
Episode 16: “Discourse & the Israel/Palestine Conflict” with Noah Colbert
NUPRspectives new host Bryan Grady sits down with rising sophomore and NUPR digital director Noah Colbert, in order to discuss the past and present of the Israel/Palestine conflict, as well as the role of rhetoric about the conflict in countries like the USA and UK.
Make sure to check out Noahs’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2021/03/20/the-united-states-is-not-a-real-democracy/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Episode art used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) license
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Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
26 Apr 2021
Episode 15: “American Democracy Doesn’t Represent You” with Milton Posner
Milton Posner joins Max & Ariana to discuss what he sees as the critical flaws in American democracy and how we can start fixing them. This includes voter suppression, gerrymandering, and the structure of the Senate. Milton also joins Ariana for “Class Struggle.”
Make sure to check out Milton’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2021/03/20/the-united-states-is-not-a-real-democracy/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
10 Apr 2021
Episode 14: “Christians, Court, & Coffee Cups” with Hannah Nivar and Dennis J. Wiebolt III
Hannah Nivar & Dennis Wieboldt join Max & Bryan to discuss on Christianity in American public life. They speak on the variety of Christian experiences in the US and share their views on the proper role of Christianity in America. The guests also join Ariana for “Class Struggle.”
Make sure to check out Hannah & Dennis’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2021/01/17/in-response-to-american-theocracy-and-the-war-on-christmas/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
23 Mar 2021
Episode 13: “Social Media & Social Justice” with Taraneh Azar
Tara Azar joins Max & Bryan to discuss how memes and social media relate to social justice. We discuss pros and cons of social media’s impact on recent BLM protests and how the alt-right weaponizes memes for their hateful agenda. Tara also joins Ariana for “Class Struggle.”
Make sure to check out Tara’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/11/03/no-justice-for-black-women-the-memeification-of-breonna-taylor/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
24 Feb 2021
Episode 12: “COVID-19 & College Campuses” with Jake Egelberg
Jake Egelberg joins Max & Bryan to explain why he thinks colleges were right to reopen and stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jake, a Biochemistry major, also explains how COVID-19 vaccines work and why you should get one. Jake also joins Ariana for “Class Struggle.”
Make sure to check out Jake’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com. (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/09/23/why-colleges-staying-open-is-still-the-right-move/)
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
29 Jan 2021
Episode 11: “Fashion & Sustainability in the Time of COVID-19” with Emerson Johnston
Emerson Johnston joins Max & Bryan to discuss sustainability in the fashion industry. They explore changing attitudes toward sustainability and an opportunity to change the fashion industry created by COVID-19. Emerson also joins Ariana for a new installment of “Class Struggle.”
Make sure to check out Emerson’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/09/19/not-so-fast-fashion-how-covid-19-is-changing-the-fashion-industry/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (//nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
29 Dec 2020
Episode 10: “Who’s Winning the War on Christmas?” with Noah Colbert
Noah Colbert joins Max and Bryan to discuss the “War on Christmas” and its 2020 incarnations. They discuss the history of the “War on Christmas,” who’s winning, and what that means in 2020. Finally, Noah joins Ariana for another installment of “Class Struggle.”
Make sure to check out Noah’s piece for yourself at nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/12/21/the-war-on-christmas-and-the-conservative-covid-calamity/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com. (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com)
Song: "Deck the Halls (Instrumental Jazz)" by E's Jammy Jams.
25 Nov 2020
Episode 9: “America’s Health-Care Quilt” with Isabel Present
Isabel Present joins Max and Bryan to continue NUPR-spectives’ investigation of American health care. They discuss hidden costs, the individual mandate, and Medicare for All. Finally, Isabel joins Ariana for another installment of “Class Struggle.”
To learn more, check out Isabel’s article “Bold Reforms on America’s Health-Care Quilt (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/10/08/bold-reforms-on-americas-health-care-quilt/)” on nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/).
15 Nov 2020
Episode 8: “The 2020 Elections"
In the wake of the 2020 Elections, Max sits down with a panel of NUPR contributors to discuss the results and implications of the elections. Alex Jarecki, Stephanie Luiz, Noah Colbert, and Taraneh Azar address questions about why the election turned out the way it did, what it means for political parties and factions, and the impact that Generation Z has on the elections and politics in general.
Check out nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com) for more from the panelists and other NUPR writers.
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com). If you’re interested in publishing an article, check out the submission link at the top of nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com).
Music: « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com)
28 Oct 2020
Episode 7: “A Conservative Approach to Health Care” with Stephanie Luiz
This week, Max and Ariana talk with Magazine Editor Stephanie Luiz about the conservative approach to the American healthcare system. They discuss some of the issues with implementing Medicare for All, the role of markets in medical innovation, and conservative healthcare policy recommendations. They also discuss the role of conservatism in public policy and the value of disagreement and diversity of thought. Finally, Stephanie joins Ariana for a new segment called “Class Struggle.”
To learn more, check out Stephanie's article “The Redistribution of Health: A Conservative Perspective on Health Care (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/10/04/the-redistribution-of-health-a-conservative-perspective-on-health-care/)” on nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com.
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould and « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/)
8 Oct 2020
Episode 6: “Choosing America’s Mayor” with Julian Fuchsberg
This week, Max talks with Julian Fuchsberg, one of the NUPR magazine editors, about the 2021 New York City Mayoral Election. They discuss some of the Democratic and Republican contenders as well as the relationship between city politics and national politics. Julian also shares some of his insights from working in the New York City Council's Office of Constituent Services.
To learn more, check out Julian's article "Leadership and Local Politics in NYC’s 2021 Mayoral Election (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/08/04/leadership-and-local-politics-in-nycs-2021-mayoral-election/)" on nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/).
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Music courtesy of Cooper Gould.
25 Sept 2020
Episode 5: "Mail-in Democracy" with Alex Jarecki
This week, Max talks with Alex Jarecki, one of the magazine editors at NUPR, about some of the major barriers to voting and participating in American democracy both historically and specifically in 2020. They discuss some of the challenges regarding voting in 2020 as well as the critical role of the United States Postal Service and how it is being undermined by the Trump Administration.
To learn more, check out Alex's article "Stop Treating Our Election Process as Untouchable. It Erodes Democracy (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/06/18/stop-treating-our-election-process-as-untouchable-it-erodes-democracy/)" on nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com) in the national section.
Also make sure to vist Vote.org (https://www.vote.org) to check your registration and make a plan to get your ballot counted in November.
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Music: « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/)
11 Sept 2020
Episode 4: “Trouble in the East China Sea” with Rintaro Nishimura
This week, Max talks with Rintaro Nishimura, one of the co-managing editors at NUPR, about the tensions between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. They explore the history of these islands as well as recent actions taken by Japan and China and their global implications.
To read more, check out Rintaro's article " (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/07/15/japans-vicious-death-by-overwork-cycle/)Can China and Japan End Their Game of Chicken in the East China Sea? (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/07/01/can-china-and-japan-end-their-game-of-chicken-in-the-east-china-sea/)" (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/07/15/japans-vicious-death-by-overwork-cycle/) on nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/) in the global section.
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Music: « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/)
27 Aug 2020
Episode 3: “Death by Overwork” with Beza Zenebe
This week, Max talks with Beza Zenebe, one of the co-managing editors at NUPR, about confounding problem of overwork in Japan and the rest of the world. We discuss why western media often fixates on overwork in Japan and discuss some potential solutions. To read more, check out Beza's piece "Japan's Vicious Death By Overwork Cycle" (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com/2020/07/15/japans-vicious-death-by-overwork-cycle/) on nupoliticalreview.com (https://www.nupoliticalreview.com) in the global section.
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Music: « Funky Element » from Bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com/)
27 Aug 2020
Episode 2: “The Senate” with Alex Jarecki
Bryan and Alex sat down (pre-social distancing) to discuss some of the competitive Senate races coming up this year. In Part 1, the races in Alabama, Arizona, Michigan, and Maine are previewed. Due to the time between recording and publishing, some of the numbers may have changed.
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Our theme music is by Kevin MacLeod.
26 Aug 2020
Episode 1: “LGBTQ Rights and the Supreme Court” with Alex Jarecki
Bryan and Alex sit down to talk about Alex's article "Legally Sanctioned Discrimination? The Supreme Court Case and LGBT Employees' Rights". They discuss the potential rulings and consequences of upcoming Supreme Court cases, mainly the Title VII cases about sex-based employment discrimination against gay and trans people. Then, Bryan tests Alex's Supreme Court knowledge with a short trivia challenge.
If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:nuprpodcast@gmail.com).
Music from Kevin MacLeod.
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