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How can we get the 'long view' into policymaking? ❓ In our latest podcast episode, guest and former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, talks about taking the long view in campaigns and the importance of hearing people's stories. 💬 "The simple answer is that we have to." Listen to the full episode and subscribe 🎧 🔗 http://uofgspotlight.com

We need more academic questions on Transforming Society answered using Taylor Swift! This episode features Anna Durnova (University of Vienna) discussing her journal special issue, "Emotions and the ‘Truths’ of Contentious Politics: Advances in Research on Emotions, Knowledge, and Contemporary Contentious Politics" (Bristol University Press and Policy Press).

Are there reasons we should still use race as a basis for public policy? This week, TPN founder Zachary Karabell and TPN exec. director Emma Varvaloucas sat down with author Coleman Hughes to talk about it on our podcast What Could Go Right? #newpodcastepisodealert #politics

This episode of the podcast series on wildfires describes how Washington state is addressing the increasingly serious costs and impacts. https://lnkd.in/dr6SRZi9

Reflecting on 2024: What defined this year, and what’s next? 📅🔮 Tune in to our end-of-year insights with Review of Democracy editors. 🎧👇

The second episode of Willing Observers LLC's The IntraCultural Podcast with Dr. Lucy Arciniega, Ph.D., CDP and Dr. Melissa Maceyko is coming this Friday! For a sneak preview, check out the video below. The IntraCultural Podcast covers a range of topics and answers common questions that can be better understood using the concept of culture. Episode 2: Is DEI Dead? Today we’ll answer the questions: -in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, is DEIB dead? -what does the future of DEIB look like, in the U.S. and beyond, under the next U.S. presidential administration?

Have a listen to our latest podcast chat with the astoundingly insightful Rachel Cason, Ph.D, author of "Incredible Lives and the Courage to Live Them". We unpack the weather, whether anyone is really monocultural, the other side of stories, and so much more! https://lnkd.in/g5zjR_Ne

Can the ‘Revolving Door’ be adopted as a policy in the Lebanese context? The ‘Revolving Door’ concept refers to the movement of individuals between roles in government and positions in the private sector, or vice versa, and is common in countries with well-established regulatory systems and transparent governance. When considering whether it can be adopted as a policy in the Lebanese context, several factors must be considered. First, we need to consider Lebanon’s ongoing struggle with corruption and lack of transparency. Without proper safeguards, a revolving door policy could worsen these issues, allowing private interests to influence public policy in ways that are neither fair nor transparent. This could be risky, especially in a country where trust in government is already fragile. For such a policy to work, Lebanon would need to introduce strict regulations. These could include cooling-off periods (where government officials are prevented from immediately moving into private sector roles), full disclosure of past employment, and strong rules against conflicts of interest. Otherwise, it could lead to greater public mistrust. On the flip side, this policy could actually benefit Lebanon by bringing skilled professionals from the private sector into government roles, helping to modernize and strengthen public institutions. But again, this would only work if ethical standards are upheld and the right safeguards are in place. Countries that have implemented the revolving door successfully, like the U.S. and in the EU, have managed to do so because they have clear and enforced regulations. Lebanon would need to follow suit, adopting best practices to ensure transparency and accountability. Otherwise, it could backfire. Of course, for this to happen, there needs to be political will. And in Lebanon, where the political landscape is so fragmented and there are many entrenched interests, that kind of reform could face resistance. But with the right push—from both the public and international actors—it’s possible. While the revolving door policy could, in theory, enhance the flow of talent between the private and public sectors in Lebanon, it would require strong regulatory safeguards, transparency, and commitment to combat corruption. Without these protections, the policy could be more harmful than beneficial in the Lebanese context.

Our new FootPol Podcast episode is out! We spoke to legal expert Dr Tsubasa Shinohara at Tsukuba University about the world of e-football and emerging political, legal and social issues and challenges associated with it. It's a new subject for all of us, so worth a listen! Both Francesco Belcastro and I admit that we don't know a lot about the subject, so this was a really illuminative first look at e-football. We're sure that we'll revisit the subject at a later date, but if you're interested for some insights, then do have a listen, share and rate the episode and subscibe to new ones that come out every Wednesday! https://lnkd.in/e8bnDZEG

Kicking off the final week of our "12 Days of Regulatory Insights" podcast series, I am thrilled to announce the first of many projects with Lauren Fincher, where we delve into all things related to the Texas Attorney General. Tune in to hear about Texas' latest initiatives on data privacy, opioids, and antitrust, while Lauren also shares her insights on anticipated areas of scrutiny in 2025. Don't miss this engaging and informative discussion! #StateAG20