The Austin Angle
The Austin Angle
Austin Heller
Welcome to the Austin Angle: the right angle in American politics.
Cognitive Dissonance: The Danger of Fact-Checking
On this episode, I read one of my research papers about why our minds don’t change easily—especially with political issues.
Jul 18, 2022
19 min
My Journey As a Young Candidate
On this episode, I take a more anecdotal approach to policy by recounting my journey as a former candidate for the Cobb County Board of Education.
Jul 11, 2022
42 min
Why Do Schools Look Like This?
On this episode, I deep dive into school funding formulas that use property taxes and why that’s problematic and inequitable for communities of color. Through historical details, like redlining and exclusionary zoning laws, I tackle why property taxes aren’t a fair or just way to fund our public schools.
Jul 5, 2022
37 min
A Dark Day for America: Roe v. Wade Overruled
On this episode, I discuss how we got to this place, why the overturning of Roe is not only frightening for abortion rights, and how we move forward.
Jun 27, 2022
40 min
The Gun Violence Epidemic in America
On our very first episode, I discuss international studies on gun laws, the gun violence epidemic in America, and how we can move forward as a nation.
Jun 13, 2022
26 min
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Jun 13, 2022
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