Politics in Perspective

S4. E5 In the Name of the Fathers: Religion and Politics in the Early Days of the Republic

Dr. Jason Russell makes his hosting debut in this important episode on the proper role of religion in our politics. Joined by Dr. Marcia Bumgardner, they explore the hist

S4. E4 The Line Between Military and Law Enforcement: National Guard's Role

In this episode of 'Politics in Perspective,' host Marcia Bumgardner is joined by Dr. Jason Russell and Dr. Charles McCoy to discuss the history and current use of the Na

S4. E3 Deescalating After Political Violence

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, Marcia, Jason, and Charles discuss the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and the broader issue of

S4. E2 Jackson Pollack, Jazz and Propaganda: Part 2

In this episode of 'Politics in Perspective,' Marcia continues the conversation on propaganda with Dr. Jason Russell and Dr. Charles McCoy. The discussion delves into the

S4. E1 When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Hitler: Propaganda Part 1

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, Marcia, Charlesand Jason discuss the use of propaganda, from the Civil War to World War II, examining the evolution of propaga

S3. E9 The Alien Enemies Act and the Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, hosts Charles McCoy, Jason Russell, and Marcia Bumgardner discuss recent high-profile deportations under the Trump administrat

S3. E9 Law Firms Under Fire: Presidential Power and Legal Challenges

Marcia and Jason discuss the recent executive orders targeting prominent law firms that have opposed the Trump administration. The episode discusses the implications of t

S3. E8 How Did We Get NATO?

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, host Marcia Bumgardner is joined by political scientist Jason Russell and historian Charles McCoy to explore NATO's role in U.

S3.7 Appeasement Then and Now: Reflections on US Foreign Policy and Ukraine

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, Marcia, Jason and Charles discuss the US's current foreign policy toward Ukraine and how historical events from World War II,

S3. E6 Mayor Adams and DOJ Resignations

In this episode of 'Politics in Perspective,' Marcia, Charles, and Jason discuss the recent upheaval in the Department of Justice, dubbed the 'Thursday Night Massacre.' T

S3. E5 DOGE, Disruption, and the Department of Education

In this episode, Marcia Bumgarner and Jason Russell discuss the significant changes to the Department of Education proposed by the Trump administration, particularly thro

S3. E4 Ambition Counteracting Ambition? Trump's Executive Actions and the Courts

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, Marcia, Charles, and Jason, delve into the concept of separation of powers in the U.S. government. The discussion centers arou

S3. E3 Tariffs: Economic Strategy or Political Tool?

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, hosts Marcia Bumgardner and Charles McCoy delve into the complex topic of tariffs. They discuss the recent news on President T

S3. E2 From FDR to Trump: The Impact of Executive Orders

Exploring Executive Orders: From FDR's Japanese Internment to Trump's Birthright Citizenship In this episode of 'Politics in Perspective,' hosts Charles McCoy and Jason

S3. E1 The First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency

Big news! Dr. Jason Russell officially joins the Politics in Perspective podcast as a co-host. In Jason's first official episode, he shares his expectations about the fir

S2. E8 Kash Patel's Enemy List and the Purpose of the F.B.I.

Historian Charles McCoy and Political Science expert Jason Russell join Marcia to discuss the recent election results, Trump's cabinet picks, and the significant changes

S2. E7 Election Night Expectations: Recounts, Fraud Claims and Managing Expectations

Welcome to the final episode of Politics in Perspective before the big 2024 election. In this episode, Charles McCoy shares heartwarming personal news, and friend of the

S2.E6 Assassination Attempts: The Surprising Similarities Between Teddy's and Trump's Close Calls

Charles does a deep dive into Presidential assassination attempts. Four sitting U.S. Presidents have died as a result of gunshot wounds, including the often-forgotten Jam

S2.E5 Did the VP Debate Matter? The State of the Presidential Race 27 Days Out From Election Day

Less than a month out from the Presidential Election, with an essentially tied race, what will move the dial for the campaigns? Marcia breaks down the Vice Presidential d

S2.E4 It May Be a Long Election Night, Electoral College Math with Dr. Jason Russell

Marcia breaks down the Electoral College with special guest Dr. Jason Russell. They explain the Nebraska and Maine method of allocating electors and how the outcome of th