Podcast
The Forum
Hosted by UC3P · EN
A policy potpourri, The Forum is a space to engage with a grab bag of fresh perspectives and new voices. Each episode features a member of UChicago's Harris policy community sharing their hallway conversations, the concept, intervention, or discussion that has their attention in the public policy space. It’s a West Wing walk and talk without the Sorkin script. Pull up a bench and join UC3P in: The Forum.
Presented by the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts (UC3P).
Presented by the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts (UC3P).
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Between Budgetary Expectations and Reality: A Conversation with Brig. Gen. Zaiham, Royal Malaysian Army
Apr 1200:28:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of UC3P’s The Forum, we speak with Brigadier General Zaiham Ab Halim of the Royal Malaysian Army about navigating the gap between military budget expectations and operational realities.Gen. Zaiham underscores the importance of understanding local socio‑political and security contexts to strengthen civil–military relations.Hosts: Lutfi Hakim Ariff, MPP'26, Azri Asyraf, MPP'24Produced by: Lutfi Hakim AriffEdited by: Lutfi Hakim Ariff, Zahir QuaderFollow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →Joe4Chicago
Apr 300:48:13Tap to summarizeJoe Holberg, the first confirmed candidate for the next mayoral race for the city of Chicago, has graciously offered his time to discuss his experiences living in Chicago and what he feels should be the next steps taken to improve the city.Host: Ben HuynhGuest: Joe HolbergProduced by Ben HuynhEdited by Zahir Quader Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →The Gang is all Here
Jan 1200:48:31Tap to summarizeHey everyone! It's the New Executive Board! Cool dudes and dudettes introducing themselves and what we hope to accomplish in this organization rebirth! Get excited about a new era of podcasting and fun new episodes! Enjoy, hope you have fun and get excited to for what is to come!Hosts: The UC3P Board (Gayatri, Lutfi, Ben, Aby, Zahir, Alec, Eunice)Produced by Gayatri SreeramEdited by Zahir Quader and Lutfi Hakim AriffFollow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →The South China Sea Challenge: increasing ASEAN cooperation in a period of geopolitical uncertainty
May 14, 202500:08:37Tap to summarizeJoin us for an insightful discussion with Surya Hardiansyah (MPP ’25), author of the Asian Policy Forum’s (APF) Silk Journal article, "Steering the Future South China Sea Geopolitical Dynamics from Past Perspectives." We delve into his analysis of the growing diplomatic and green investment cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam, set against the backdrop of complex and often competing territorial claims in the South China Sea.Read the full article in the APF Silk Journal: https://sites.google.com/view/asian-policy-forum-uchicago/apfs-silk-journal/silk-journal-08Presenters: Ben Huynh, Prarthna IyerProducer: Lutfi Hakim AriffFollow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →A Conversation with David Chrisinger
May 23, 202300:55:06Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Forum, we welcome athor and Executive Director of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Writing Program David Chrisinger for a discussion of his new book, "The Soldier's Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II". The conversation covers David's process writing the book, the state of current military media, and defense department accountability, and the recent War Horse Symposium.This episode is published in cooperation with the Chicago Policy Review. For more information about CPR, you can find their website here: https://chicagopolicyreview.org/ Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →Chicago's 2023 Mayoral Election: a Perspective with Justin Giorgio
Mar 27, 202300:38:59Tap to summarizeCharlie Lowe, Publisher of UC3P, is joined in the studio by his long-time friend and political communications expert Justin Giorgio to discuss the first round of Chicago's Mayoral election. Delving deep into the political intricacies of the race, they analyze the strategies, successes, and failures of the mayoral candidates from round one and preview the matchup between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson in April's runoff.Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →A Conversation with Rudy Mehrbani
Feb 20, 202300:52:20Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Forum, we welcome the Democracy Fund's Senior Director of Governance Rudy Mehrbani in the studio for a discussion of government accountability and effectiveness. The conversation covers a series of topics including Rudy's experience in the Obama White House and his views on government personnel. Rudy provides critical insights into increasing government effectiveness and transparency in service of the American people. This episode is published in cooperation with the Chicago Policy Review and the Center for Effective Government at UChicago. Show Links: Democracy Fund: https://democracyfund.org/Chicago Policy Review: https://chicagopolicyreview.org/ Center for Effective Government at the University of Chicago: https://effectivegov.uchicago.edu/Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →A Conversation with Liz Hempowicz
Nov 16, 202200:48:41Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Forum, we welcome Liz Hempowicz, the Project on Government Oversight's (POGO) Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, in studio for a conversation with Harris Student Graham Harwood. The conversation covers a wide range of topics surrounding making government work better for the American people including inspectors general, oversight reform, and transparency. This episode is published in cooperation with the Chicago Policy Review and the Center for Effective Government at UChicago.Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →A Conversation with Professor Teng Biao
Aug 24, 202200:47:47Tap to summarizeHosts Zareen Hussein and Charlie Lowe interview human rights lawyer and professor, Dr. Teng Biao. Professor Biao provides an expert understanding of the current situation regarding the Uyghurs in Western China/Xinjiang, its significance from a policy level, and his personal experience facing persecution and imprisonment by the Chinese government.Production assistance from Reema Saleh.Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
Transcribe →A Conversation with Professor Eyal Frank
Aug 1, 202200:37:01Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Forum, our host Shivani Shukla is joined by Eyal Frank, Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. Professor Frank works at the intersection of Economics and Ecology, with a focus on understanding costs of conservation policies, impact of market dynamics on wildlife levels, and how animals fit into human economic systems. Together, they discuss Eyal’s interdisciplinary research with earth’s nonhuman co-habitants as protagonists, the ecological emergencies surrounding us, and potential policy solutions to these crises.Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:Instagram: @uc3ppodcastTwitter/X: @TheUC3P
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