A More Perfect Union
A More Perfect Union
Podcast Editor
Hosted by Simon Schumacher, “A More Perfect Union” is a show about contemporary American politics. Simon believes that UW students share a desire for equality and human flourishing, but disagree about how to get there. Simon brings on guests to discuss controversial political issues, with the hopes of both sides gaining a better understanding of each other.
A Pitch For Liberalism
Simon concludes the series by making a pitch for his own Liberal politics as he understands it and what values and understandings underpin that identity.
May 19, 2021
15 min
Reflections
Simon takes time to discuss the deeper meaning of the conversations he has had thus far and what ideas he personally has taken away from them.
May 5, 2021
11 min
Rounding out the Left: A Conversation with Ben Roscoe
Simon brings on Ben Roscoe, an economics and political science double major, to discuss what it means to be a Bernie Sanders supporter and progressive in today’s political atmosphere.
Apr 21, 2021
19 min
American Restraint: A Conversation with Addie Perkins and Kendrick Lu
Simon brings on Kendrick Lu and Addie Perkins, the co-presidents of the John Quincy Adams Society at the UW. They discuss the United States’ role in the world and how we, as Americans, should frame global politics.
Apr 7, 2021
29 min
Common Ground: A Conversation with Aditi Kulkarni
Simon brings on Aditi Kulkarni, a student of politics and economics and self-identified liberal progressive. She helps flush out her half of the conservative-liberal paradigm in American politics.
Mar 26, 2021
18 min
A Crash Course in Conservatism with Wesley Garman
Simon brings on the person he credits with inspiring the show, Wesley Garman. A self-identifying conservative, Wesley speaks about what it means to be a conservative and what he believes is his place in American politics.
Feb 25, 2021
26 min
In Defense of Discourse
Simon introduces the show and what he hopes it can be. He makes a case as to why one should take the time to listen and the place that discourse and dialogue have in our democracy.
Feb 17, 2021
10 min