Catalysts for Science Policy's In a Perfect Policy
Catalysts for Science Policy's In a Perfect Policy
Catalysts for Science Policy's In a Perfect Policy
The In a Perfect Policy is a podcast is created by the students of University of Wisconsin's Catalysts for Science Policy. Listen to our episodes discussing current science policy issues with experts and enthusiasts to understand how policy can shape a better world.
Episode 14- Health in all Policies
Today we’re going to hear an interview about the need for a “Health in All Policies” approach for UW-Madison. Wisconsin Advocates for Public Health is a grassroots organization who collaborates with community organizations and advocates for public health policy and system changes. This episode was produced by Emily Tran and Maia Gumnit with music by John Leja. Thank you to Amina Maamouri, Nova Tebbe, and Chris Unterberger for the interview.
Mar 23, 2022
39 min
Episode 13- Wisconsin's Green Fire
Today we’re talking with Terry Daulton, the board president of Wisconsin’s Green Fire. WGF is a non-partisan, independent nonprofit with a mission to support the conservation legacy of Wisconsin by promoting science-based management of Wisconsin's natural resources. This episode was produced by Maia Gumnit with music by John Leja. Thank you to Terry Daulton for the interview and Jenny Oren for help with the episode.
Feb 15, 2022
25 min
Episode 12- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report with Dr. Gregory Nemet
Today we’re talking with Dr. Gregory Nemet, a Professor of Public Affairs at the Wisconsin Energy Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about the IPCC report. This episode was produced by Emily Tran, Maia Gumnit, and Isabella Whitworth, with music by John Leja. Thank you to Dr. Gregory Nemet for answering our questions.
Oct 18, 2021
24 min
Episode 11- Green Gentrification in Wisconsin
Today's episode will focus on Green Gentrification and the unintended consequences of expanding sustainable infrastructure options in Wisconsin. This episode is based on a policy memo written by CaSP members Julie Davis, Brittany Baur, Sarah Alexander, and Ben Bachman. You can read the full memo here: https://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/article_1038126_jspg180409.html This episode was produced by Chris Unterberger and Maia Gumnit. Thank you to Julie Davis and Brittany Baur for the interview.
Sep 29, 2021
22 min
Episode 10- Paid Sick Leave During Pandemics with WI Rep. Sondy Pope
Today we’re talking about the importance of expanding paid sick leave in Wisconsin, from both a public health and racial equity perspective. This episode features an interview on the topic with Wisconsin Rep. Sondy Pope. This episode was produced by Maia Gumnit, Lauren Schrader, and Chris Unterberger, with help from Katie Pereira. Thank you to Representative Sondy Pope for answering our questions.
Aug 12, 2021
39 min
Episode 9- COVID-19 Testing
Today we’re talking about the early development of COVID-19 tests, and how a major university started its own testing program to reopen their campus in the Fall of 2020. This episode was produced by Maia Gumnit and Lauren Schrader, with help from Sebastian Manzo, Chris Unterberger, Kevin Lauterjung, and Robbie Frank. Thank you to Dr. Keith Poulsen and Dr. David O’Connor for answering our questions.
Feb 15, 2021
35 min
Episode 8-Green Infrastructure in Madison, WI
In a recent policy memo, four CaSP members provide recommendations for the City of Madison to create incentive programs for residents to implement green infrastructure. These actions will help the city prepare and adapt to changing climate conditions. In this episode, we will hear from the authors of this CaSP policy memo about their recommendations and the memo writing process in general. This episode was produced by Maia Gumnit and Sarah Alexander. Thank you to Marie Fiori, Laura Borth, and Sarah Alexander for answering our questions today and sharing their recommendations.
Jan 14, 2021
27 min
Episode 7-Police Reform Policy
In today’s episode of A Perfect Policy, we explore the state of policing in the United States with Seth Stoughton, Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law and expert in policing and how it is regulated. He served as a police officer with the Tallahassee Police Department and spent three years as an Investigator in the Florida Department of Education's Office of Inspector General. Additionally, he has written multiple book chapters on policing issues and his research has appeared in many top law journals. We discuss some of the obstacles facing police reform like lack of data collection and internal resistance to evidence-based policing. We also comment on the different roles of the federal, state and local government in resolving the problem of police brutality and misconduct. Sources: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/06/america-police-violence-germany-georgia-britain/612820/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0002716219887372 https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/many-americans-are-convinced-crime-is-rising-in-the-u-s-theyre-wrong/ https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/12/police-gun-shooting-training-ferguson/383681/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/how-actually-fix-americas-police/612520/ https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/police-are-killing-fewer-people-in-big-cities-but-more-in-suburban-and-rural-america/ https://fatalencounters.org/
Nov 23, 2020
43 min
Episode 6-Evidence based policy on controversial issues
Episode 6-Evidence based policy on controversial issues by Catalysts for Science Policy's In a Perfect Policy
Aug 29, 2020
53 min
Episode 5-Prisons and Policies in a Pandemic
Episode 5-Prisons and Policies in a Pandemic by Catalysts for Science Policy's In a Perfect Policy
Aug 29, 2020
23 min
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