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Illinois Policy Unpacked
Illinois Policy Unpacked, presented by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois System, brings expert insights into the pressing public policy issues shaping Illinois and beyond. Each episode features faculty from one of our three universities who break down complex topics, offering informed analysis to elevate the policy conversation.
Episodes
- Illinois Policy Unpacked
Teaching Ethics in Government: Lessons from the Michael Madigan case (with Steve Schwinn)
What does ethical leadership look like in public service, and how can students learn to recognize it? In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen…
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20 Minutes to Improve Wellbeing: School Mindfulness (with Jacinda Dariotis)
On this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Jacinda Dariotis, professor of human development and family studies at Illinois, discusses her research on how…
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The future of math: Inside Illinois' new statewide numeracy plan (with Phi Nguyen and Erica Mason)
Illinois has launched a new statewide numeracy plan aimed at strengthening math education for students across the state. In this episode, researchers Phi…
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What happens when fluoridated water goes away? (with Dr. Helen Lee)
In this episode, pediatric anesthesiologist Helen Lee discusses the vital role fluoridated water plays in preventing tooth decay and protecting children's…
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The collateral consequences of school discipline records in Illinois (with Eve Rips)
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Eve Rips, an assistant professor at UIC Law, shines a light on the consequences of K-12 discipline records in…
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How COVID relief funds changed Illinois schools (with Craig De Voto)
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen Chandler speaks with Craig De Voto, research assistant professor at the Learning Sciences Research…
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How parties really view ranked choice voting (with Brian Gaines)
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen Chandler speaks with Brian Gaines, Honorable W. Russell Arrington Professor in State Politics for the…
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The cost of keeping Illinois moving (with Richard Funderburg and Paula Worthington)
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Richard Funderburg, professor of public management and policy at the University of Illinois Springfield, and Paula…
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Unseen but essential: How caregiver policies impact healthcare with Mina Raj
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Mina Raj, assistant professor of kinesiology and community health at Illinois, stresses the importance of…
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Illinois' AI Policy Landscape with Jeremy Riel
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Jeremy Riel, assistant professor of educational psychology at UIC, dives into the evolving AI policy landscape in…
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The Economics of Clean Air: Julian Reif on Illinois Pollution and Progress
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Julian Rief, an associate professor of finance at the Gies College of Business at Illinois, unpacks his latest…
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Meet the "Wolffs": IGPA's interns on policy, purpose, and what’s next
This episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast is a special one. We sat down with our three Charles P. Wolff interns, (also affectionately known as "the…
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Inside the Fight for Fair Elections: Campaign Finance with Fred Wertheimer
In this episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, we meet Fred Wertheimer, the "dean of campaign finance reform," in Washington DC to discuss ongoing…
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How the latest agricultural tariffs may impact Illinois farmers (with Jonathan Coppess)
In this episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Coppess, an associate professor of agricultural policy at Illinois, to…