Poli Cyclones
This podcast podcast explores the ways students and alumni of the Political Science Department at Iowa State are making a difference.
Episodes
17 episodes
Ike Barrash on Research and Job Applications
In this episode, we speak with Ike Barrash about how his Political Science degrees from Iowa State led him to his current work as a researcher for the Center for Naval Analysis. For more information about the Political Science department at Iow...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:22
Sophie Shoultz on International Affairs and Graduate School
In this episode, Sophie Shoultz discusses her time as a Political Science Graduate student at Iowa State and how this led her to become the Slovakia Desk Officer for the United States Department of State. For more information about the politica...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:24
Cody Smith on Enviromental Politics and Policies
In this episode, Cody Smith discusses how his Political Science degree from Iowa State led him to become the Director of Climate Initiatives at the Iowa Environmental Council. For more information about the political science department at Iowa ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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17:26
Brad Hart on Public Service and Law
In this episode, Brad Hart discusses his paths in both law and public service. An alumnus of Iowa State, the former mayor of Cedar Rapids, and a lawyer, he details how he put his political science degree to use. For more information a...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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18:04
Carrie Swartz on Business Helping Government
In this episode Carrie Swartz discusses how she uses political science in the private sector working for a business that helps government entities with finance. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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16:32
Tilman Engel on International Business
In this episode we talk to Cyclone alum Tilman Engel about his path from an internship with the U.S. Senate to serving as General Manager for the European NFL's Frankfurt Galaxy and from there to other endeavors around the world.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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14:57
Abigail Leberg on Environmental Policy
In this episode, Abigail Leberg talks about going from the M.A. program in political science at ISU to working in environmental policy in Washington, D.C. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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12:15
Law Enforcement with Nathan Phan
Nathan Phan describes how his study of political science at Iowa State helped prepare him for a career in law enforcement. Nathan is a police officer in the Washington, D.C. metro area. For more information about the political scien...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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17:21
Lobbying with Mark Joyce
Mark Joyce talks about his work as a lobbyist in the state of Iowa and how political science helped prepare him for his career. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:41
Rachel Beardsley and Immigration Law
Rachel Beardsley talks about how her political science major helped her in her career in the field of immigration law. She is now a partner at the world's largest immigration law firm. For more information about the political science department...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:23
Rachel Lentz and Graduate School
Rachel Lentz talks about her experience as a graduate student in political science at Iowa State, her research on Adam Smith, and her plans to pursue her Ph.D. at Notre Dame. For more information about the political science department at Iowa S...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:28
Poli Sci and Business with John Holcombe
John Holcombe, founder of Insights Marketing Group, talks about how he got interested in Latin America and research methods while studying political science at Iowa State. After graduating he combined these interests as he pur...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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17:23
State Government and Student Government with Morgan Fritz
Morgan Fritz describes her experiences serving as president of Student Government and working in Des Moines for the Lt. Governor. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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14:19
The Pentagon and Natalia Rios Martinez
Learn about what you can do in Political Science with Natalia Rios Martinez who will be working at the Pentagon and won a prestigious Truman Scholarship while a student at Iowa State. For more information about the political science department ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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14:23
Local Government with Cody Neeper Burris and Daunte Thompson
You can get involved in local government both as a student and after your graduate. In this episode we talk to Cody Neeper Burris and Daunte Thompson. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:15
International Affairs with David Bartholomew
Learn about a career in international affairs with David Bartholomew who in the 10 years since he graduated from Iowa State has served as a Senior National Security Advisory and is now working in international development, focusing on the Middl...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:31
Internships with Anna Olson
Learn about internships you can do as a political science major from Anna Olson, a recent graduate of Iowa State University. Anna has done internships with a law firm, the Iowa House of Representatives, the Iowa Attorney General's Office,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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18:34