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GovTech Challenges in Urban Transit Systems: A Cybernetics Case Study

In this episode, Noah McClain, Assistant Professor of Sociology talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about security and technology vulnerabilities within New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This is the third episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
By Rachel Strausman |

Is Gov. Keeping Up? The Digital Lag

In this episode, Author of Recoding America, Jennifer Pahlka, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about government's current challenges regarding technology implementation and utilization. This is the first episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
By Rachel Strausman |

State and Regional Perspectives on California’s Criminal Legal System

In this episode, Executive Director of the Western Riverside Council of Governments Kurt Wilson talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about community development, disproportionate minority contact deficiencies within the criminal legal system, and regional governance and collaboration.
By Rachel Strausman |

Education Policy: Bridging Opportunity Gaps and Adapting to Change

In this episode, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella Neftali Galarza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about education as a means to break opportunity barriers and how education can adapt amid an ever-changing world.
By Rachel Strausman |

Uniting Individuals Through Service and Volunteerism

In this episode, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about volunteerism and uniting individuals through service.
By Rachel Strausman |

Filter Bubbles and Media Bias: Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization

AllSides Co-Founder and CEO John Gable talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how understanding media bias and filter bubbles can help better bridge gaps amongst political polarization.
By Rachel Strausman |

Exploring Access and Barriers to Care in Public Health Policy

In this episode, Assistant Professional Researcher Deborah Lefkowitz talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about access and barriers to healthcare and health policy both statewide and nationally.
By Rachel Strausman |

California Fair Chance Act: Barriers to Integration Following Incarceration

In this episode, Director of the Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies Sharon Oselin talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the California Fair Chance Act and barriers to integration following incarceration.
By Kevin Karami |

Overcoming Cultural Barriers & Stigma in Mental Health

In this episode, Director of Operations & Strategies for Act Now for Mental Health Joy Chen talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Mental Health Awareness and Challenges.
By Kevin Karami |

Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished Attorney

In this episode, Attorney Thy Bui talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges, intricacies, and tips on the legal profession.
By Kevin Karami |

Science and Technology in Public Policy (with Jun Bando)

In this episode, Senior Advisor of the California Council on Science & Technology Dr. Jun Bando talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the role science plays in public policy.
By Kevin Karami |

Digital Public Discourse (with Lorna Seitz)

In this episode, President and co-founder of Legis Lorna Seitz talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about electronic public discourse.

By Kevin Karami |

The Inequities of Latina-Owned Businesses (with Qingfang Wang)

In this episode, Professor of Public Policy Qingfang Wang talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the unique challenges Latina-Owned businesses face.
By Kevin Karami |

The Challenges of Immigration Policy (with Benyamin Chao)

In this episode, the Health & Public Benefits Campaign Coordinator at the California Immigrant Policy Center. Benyamin Chao talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Immigration Policy.
By Kevin Karami |

COVID-19: Vaccine Inequity (Anil Deolalikar & Bruce Link)

In this episode, the Dean of the UC Riverside School of Public Policy Anil Deolalikar, and Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Bruce Link talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine inequity.
By Kevin Karami |

COVID-19: Disability Rights (with Catherine Blakemore)

In this episode, Former Executive Director of Disability Rights California Catherine Blakemore talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about challenges the disabled population faces.
By Maddie Bunting |

COVID-19: Returning to In-Person Learning (with Angelo Farooq)

In this episode, Riverside School Board Member Angelo Farooq talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about returning to the classroom in the fall.
By Maddie Bunting |
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