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Where is the Watchdog: Technology, Media Disruption, and the Future of Government w/ Deb Aikat & Host Lloyd Levine

In this episode, Deb Aikat, University of North Carolina Professor of Journalism and Media, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how technology impacts government processes and media communication. They discuss the media's crucial role during the pandemic and emphasize the importance of providing balanced news to support a healthy democracy. This...
By Lloyd Levine |

Closing the Gap: Broadband, eGovernment, and Access to Healthcare

In this episode, Cara Chiaraluce, Santa Clara University Professor of Sociology, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the impact of internet access on health outcomes. This is the sixth episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
By Lloyd Levine |

Filter Bubbles, Media Bias, & Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization

In this episode, 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 |

eGovernment, Technology, and the Future of Government Service

In this episode, Juliana Maria Trammel, Associate Professor of Journalism & Mass Communications and Laura Robinson, Professor of Sociology talk with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges and vulnerabilities with delivering information and services using eGovernment. This is the fifth episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California...
By Dinara Godage |

Rethinking Food Insecurity in the Inland Empire

In this episode, CEO of Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, Carolyn Fajardo talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about modern approaches to food insecurity and long-term, sustainable solutions.
By Rachel Strausman |

The Digital Divide: Disaster Prevention and Response

In this episode, Catherine Sandoval, Santa Clara University Law Professor and Patrick Lanthier, co-founder of RIVERA/LANTHIER & Associates talk with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how social vulnerabilities and the digital divide shape disaster response outcomes. This is the fourth episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State...
By Rachel Strausman |

Increasing Access to Mental Health Coverage (with Joe Feldman)

In this episode, President of Cover My Mental Health, Joe Feldman talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about policies addressing mental health care parity and the role of employers in improving access to care.
By Rachel Strausman |

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 |

Education Policy: Bridging Opportunity Gaps and Adapting to Change

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

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 |

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 |

Filter Bubbles and Media Bias: Bridging Gaps Amongst Political Polarization

In this episode, Rachel Strausman takes over the reins as host of Policy Chats from our previous host, Kevin Karami. 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 |

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 Kevin Karami |

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 |

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 |
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