Policy in Practice
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Commercial Success: How Obama’s Media Campaign Influenced the Election
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Obama’s Director of Paid Media discusses changes in campaigning and how the campaign found success.
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Policy Radio | Mayor Annise Parker on the Innovations of Urban Policy
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This week, Michael Deheeger speaks with Houston Mayor Annise Parker about how her city is leading the charge toward innovative urban policy solutions.
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The Metropolitan Revolution: An Interview with Houston Mayor Annise Parker
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Mayor Annise Parker discusses the innovative nature of cities and the accomplishments of Houston.
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A New Kind of Deal: Developing Private-Public Partnerships in a Modern Chicago
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Chicago’s Commissioner of Transportation Gabe Klein talks about the role of private-public partnerships in cities today.
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All Eyes on Reform: How Criminal Justice is Changing in Cook County
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Juliana Stratton lays out the accomplishments and complexities of justice reform in a county struggling for change.
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Unleashing the Power of Data for the City of Chicago
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Former Chief Information Officer for the City of Chicago, Brett Goldstein, discusses how Chicago is leading the way in using open data and predictive analytics to improve government effectiveness and transparency.
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Food Security in an Increasingly Urban World: The Case of Bolivia
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The founder of Alternativas discusses agricultural challenges in a world of climate and economic changes.
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Fiscal Policies and Full Employment: An Interview with Jared Bernstein
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Insights from a Senior Fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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An Extra Helping Hand: Changing Behavior to Fight Adult Obesity
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Suparna Ferreri’s Bienestar steps into the escalating obesity crisis with a mission of helping Mexico’s adults manage a healthy and sustainable weight.
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A Nuclear World with Nuclear Problems
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An interview with atomic expert Kennette Benedict about the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons.
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Policy Radio | Dr. Mark Hammergren on Current Trends in Space Research and Policy
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This week, Julie Cooper speaks with Dr. Mark Hammergren of the Adler Planetarium about current space research, trends and politics in the field and how astronomers’ work impacts our daily lives.