Interviews
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Europe Must Invest in Young Talent: Manuel Heitor on Research, Jobs, and Global Competition
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This interview was conducted by Chicago Policy Review (CPR) in collaboration with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at the University of Chicago. Interview conducted by Nicolás Mayorga, Senior Editor at Chicago Policy Review. Manuel Heitor, who served as Portugal’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Higher Education…
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Rights in Retreat: Advocacy, Organizing, and Justice – A Conversation with Kris Hayashi
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This interview has been approved by Kris Hayashi and ACLU Communications. Across continents and institutions, the premise of queer equality is being tested anew. From legislative chambers to military ranks to public squares across the globe, LGBTQ+ people are confronting an unsettling pattern: rights once thought secure are again under…
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Rights in Retreat: Equality, the Military, and Reform with Alex Wagner
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Across continents and institutions, the premise of queer equality is being tested anew. From legislative chambers to military ranks to public squares across the globe, LGBTQ+ people are confronting an unsettling pattern: rights once thought secure are again under siege. What connects these struggles is not only the backlash itself,…
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Rights in Retreat: Colonial Legacy, Law and Local Leadership – A Conversation with Kaushy S. Arachchi
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Across continents and institutions, the premise of queer equality is being tested anew. From legislative chambers to military ranks to public squares across the globe, LGBTQ+ people are confronting an unsettling pattern: rights once thought secure are again under siege. What connects these struggles is not only the backlash itself,…
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An Interview with Senator Jon Tester: The Media Ecosystem in Today’s Democracy
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Former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) has devoted his life to public service as a music teacher, a Big Sandy school board member, and a leader in the Montana State Senate and U.S. Senate. But if you ask Tester what he does for a living, he will say first and…
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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Rural America, Climate Policy, and the Future of ESG
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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has dedicated his entire career to serving the state. Mark Gordon originally hails from Kaycee, Wyoming and he is a Middlebury College graduate. He is currently serving his second term as governor, securing reelection in 2022 with 79% of the vote, leading to the largest win…
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Governor Mark Gordon on Wyoming’s Economy, Disconnect from Washington, and Cryptocurrency
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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has dedicated his entire career to serving the state. Mark Gordon originally hails from Kaycee, Wyoming and he is a Middlebury College graduate. He is currently serving his second term as governor, securing reelection in 2022 with 79% of the vote, leading to the largest win…
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Chicago Parking Reform: An Interview with Lindsay Bayley
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Lindsay Bayley is the Co-Founder and Advisory Board Member of the Parking Reform Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the impact of parking policy on climate change, equity, housing, and traffic. Lindsay is also the Program Lead for Safe & Complete Streets at the Chicago Metropolitan…
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Doing The Work: Robin Rue Simmons on Implementing the Nation’s First Government-Funded Reparations Program
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Robin Rue Simmons is the Founder and Executive Director of First Repair, a nonprofit organization that provides expertise, technical assistance, and advocacy for local reparations nationwide. As the 5th Ward Alderwoman in Evanston, Illinois from 2017-2021, Ms. Rue Simmons choreographed the establishment of the United States’ first municipally-funded reparations legislation.…
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The True Cost of Free Parking: A Conversation with Henry Grabar
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Henry Grabar is the author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World. His book examines how parking shapes Americans’ lives through day-to-day interactions such as violence over a parking spot to its role in affordable housing development. Paved Paradise questions whether parking is the most efficient use of space…
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Crafting Beer Policy: An Interview with Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association (Part 2)
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In part one of the Chicago Policy Review’s interview with Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association, the Chicago Policy Review’s Will Macheel discussed the role of a beer economist and the history of beer regulation in the United States. While some issues have been a focus of craft…