U.S. Politics Haven't Changed at All!

Bruce Larson, Photo Credit Eric Lee

In this episode, we speak with Bruce A. Larson, Professor of Political Science at Gettysburg College. Bruce speaks to us about his work on campaign finance issues in the U.S. government and how it is definitely super easy to fix. Bruce also takes us on a winding journey through his path to academia—a route marked by romantic pursuits and rock bands—and reflects on how, given the state of things these days, staying in the band might’ve been the better choice. As usual, we quiz him on his political science knowledge and in our fashion segment ask him about the difference between dressing as a political scientist and dressing to be in a hair band. Finally, we end with an expensive cocktail that was definitely not used to buy favorable policies for Ian and me at the college.

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