UC3P - University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts

Amnesties, Law, and Peace | Louise Mallinder How is law understood and used by different actors during political transitions to achieve peace? In this episode, we speak with Professor Louise Mallinder, a P

Human Rights in North Korea | Ambassador Julie Turner How does the United States coordinate with regional partners to promote human rights in North Korea? In this episode, we speak with Ambassador Julie Turner, the

A War Later | Juanita Velez How do stories give new perspectives to conflict and peace? In this episode, we speak with Juanita Vélez, a journalist and political scientist. She was the edi

Episode 17: Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, 26th Ward We welcome 26th Ward alderperson Jessie Fuentes to the podcast. We talk to her about her prior community engagement work, her policy priorities in Council, and

Power & Development | Raul Sanchez de la Sierra What is the role of narratives within the political economy of development? In this episode, we speak with Professor Raul Sanchez de la Sierra, an Assistant Pro

Polarization in a Region of Turmoil | Daniel Brumberg What factors hindered Tunisia's democratic transition after the Arab Spring? In this episode, we speak with Professor Daniel Brumberg, a Professor in the Department of Government at Georgetown University and co-founder of its Democracy and Governance Master’s program. We discuss Tunisia’s politi...

Rare Earth Series Part 3: Navigating the Trade-offs and Opportunities in Rare Earth The From the Ground Up team brings you the final episode of the special three-part series on Rare Earth Minerals. After extensively discussing the global supply chain issues surrounding Rare Earths, issues surrounding its mining, and its application in two critical industries, the team in this episo...

Nuclear Energy Policy and Uranium Mining In this episode, the Uranium Mining & Nuclear Energy Policy event, recorded live on February 22nd, 2024, is recaptured for a comprehensive panel discussion that aims to highlight the critical role of uranium mining in powering the nuclear energy sector in the USA. This event addressed the strate...

Episode 16: Alderman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th ward We welcome 48th ward alderperson Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to the podcast to kick off the new season. We talk to her about her first year at City Hall and her policy priorities for this session. You can find your alderman here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman...

Colonizing Kashmir | Hafsa Kanjwal https://www.lse.ac.uk/sociology/human-rights/events/events-2023/colonizing-kashmir/Colonizing-Kashmir-State-building-under-Indian-Occupation. The book interrogates how Kashmir was made "integral" to India through a study of the decade long rule of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the second Prime Minister of...

Rare Earth Series Part 2: Powering Electronics & EV Industries The From the Ground Up team brings you the second episode to the special three-part series on Rare Earth Minerals. In this episode, the team deep dives into the application of Rare Earths in domains pertaining to Electronics and Electric Vehicles, while exploring the challenges plaguing the Rare Ear...

The War Below - An interview with with Ernest Scheyder In this episode, our team sits down with Ernest Scheyder, the author behind the compelling book The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives. The War Below is a story about stakeholders involved in and with the minerals and metals industry by Ernest Scheyder, a Reuters co...

Power to the People: To Centralize or Decentralize the Energy Transition In a captivating episode of From The Ground Up, University of Michigan https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/sarah-mills and the team delve deep into the intricacies of the energy transition towards renewables. Dubbed an "odd academic" for her unique stance in the energy debate, Professor Mills....

Philosophies of Research | Austin Wright What kind of ethical concerns should researchers think about when deciding to take on a project? In this episode, we speak with Professor Austin Wright, an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at The University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and a faculty affiliate of the Pearson Inst...

Rare Earth Series - Part 1 The From the Ground Up team takes on a new format this time and explores the realms of Geopolitics and Rare Earth Minerals. This is the first episode of the special three part series, where the team introduces the listeners to Rare Earth Minerals, their applications, and complexities surrounding the...

Roundtable Recap: Winter Quarter Opener The From the Ground Up team talks about the start of the winter quarter at UChicago and looks ahead at 2024 trends in the sector. If you want to contribute your thoughts or questions or join us on air, drop us a line at https://gmail.com. Let's explore the options and work towards creating a better....

Gendered Dimensions of Conflict | Maliha Chishti How do war and conflict give rise to gender-based violence? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Maliha Chishti, an assistant instructional professor at the Divinity School and an associate of The Pearson Institute. Her core research interests are international peacebuilding, security, and development...

Roundtable Recap: Autumn Quarter Finale The From the Ground Up team talks about the end of the autumn quarter at UChicago, their thoughts on COP28, and upcoming plans for 2024. A big thank you to Logan Morales for all of his work as moderator. We wish him all the best in his new role. If you want to contribute your thoughts or questions o...

Mothers and Peace | Amal Hamada What is the role of mothers in counterterrorism efforts? Within conflict, women have traditionally been viewed as victims that need protecting; however, their involvement is much more nuanced than that. In this episode, we speak with Professor Amal Hamada, a professor of political science and gender...

Cyber Infrastructure in Critical Industries In this episode, we're joined by industry leaders on-campus at "Cybersecurity and Infrastructure for Critical Industries," an event emphasizing the Metals and Minerals Sector. Dive deep into cybersecurity intricacies, from vulnerabilities to technological advancements, with https://www.linkedin.com/...

Roundtable Recap: Mid-Quarter Check-in The From the Ground Up team talks about the academic year so far, today's news in natural resources, and their thoughts on the episodes published so far. Join us on November 9th at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxN1j4BlprgJAEiQTsYLTcilVkMb3igIHw9ZrfXLDZ8jycDw/viewform either virutally or...

After Authoritarianism | Monika Nalepa How are authoritarian elites and their collaborators handled in the aftermath of democratic transitions? The modern discipline of documenting transitional justice began with the Nuremberg trials for N**i perpetrators. The trials shifted the way the international community thinks about accountability...

Cyber Veins in the Minerals and Metals Industry: Extracting in the Digital Age Hold onto your hard hats and secure your servers! In this episode of From The Ground Up, we're mining for insights in a realm where pickaxes meet passwords. Join us and Rob Labbe, CEO of the Mining and Metals Information Sharing Analysis Center (MM-ISAC), as we navigate through the labyrinth of cybe...

Theory and Reality: Insights from Dr. Derrick Hudson In this episode, we sit down with https://hass.mines.edu/project/hudson-derrick/, Director of the Natural Resources & Energy Policy Program at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Hudson is a multifaceted scholar whose expertise spans the geopolitical intricacies of the Nile River Basin, governance...

Resources and Development in Africa: A Multiperspective From the halls of our recent event to your headphones, we're thrilled to bring you a special episode on "Resources and Development in Africa: A Multi-Perspective" on the From The Ground Up podcast! Dive deep into the insightful discussions led by our eminent panelists: Dr. Derrick Hudson, Peter M. C...

Kurdish Women and Resistance | Rez Gardi What role did Kurdish women play in Iran's protests last year? The death of Jina Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iranian authorities sparked mass demonstrations for women’s rights under the rallying cry of "Women, Life, Freedom." But the Kurdish minorities behind this resistance have largely been eras...

Season 2: Trailer Check out the trailer for season 2 of From the Ground Up. Logan, Christian, Rand, and the whole FTGU team are back and excited to share what's in store for the next season of the podcast. If you want to contribute your thoughts or questions or join us on air, drop us a line at UC3Pfromthegroundup@gm...

Lives Amid Violence | Mareike Schomerus What mental models underpin international development? And how do they hold back actors working in conflict-affected countries? In this episode, we speak with https://harris.uchicago.edu/directory/mareike-schomerus-0, author of Lives Amid Violence and Vice President of https://busaracenter.org/, one...

Sudan’s Political Transition | Ibrahim Elbadawi What does an interrupted democratic transition look like? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi, managing director of the Economic Research Forum and former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in the Republic of Sudan. In May of 2023, Dr. Elbadawi joined us in Chicago at the sixth....

Precarious Protections | Chiara Galli What is the human toll of the U.S. immigration bureaucracy? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Chiara Galli, a sociologist at the University of Chicago. Her latest book, “Precarious Protections,” chronicles the experiences and perspectives of Central American unaccompanied minors and their immig...