The Forum

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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).

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July 24 · 29 min
Bhaskar Sunkara: Can the American Left Actually Govern?
Jacobin founder and Nation magazine president Bhaskar Sunkara joins The Forum to make the case for a socialism that can actually win elections and run cities. We cover the DSA's growth past 100,000 members, what makes Zohran Mamdani's messaging...
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April 12 · 28 min
Between Budgetary Expectations and Reality: A Conversation with Brig. Gen. Zaiham, Royal Malaysian Army
In 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...
April 3 · 48 min
Joe4Chicago
Joe 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:...
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January 12 · 48 min
The Gang is all Here
Hey 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...
May 14, 2025 · 8 min
The South China Sea Challenge: increasing ASEAN cooperation in a period of geopolitical uncertainty
Join 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...
May 23, 2023 · 55 min
A Conversation with David Chrisinger
On 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...
Mar 27, 2023 · 38 min
Chicago's 2023 Mayoral Election: a Perspective with Justin Giorgio
Charlie 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...
Feb 20, 2023 · 52 min
A Conversation with Rudy Mehrbani
On 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...
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Nov 16, 2022 · 48 min
A Conversation with Liz Hempowicz
On 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...
Aug 24, 2022 · 47 min
A Conversation with Professor Teng Biao
Hosts 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...
Aug 1, 2022 · 37 min
A Conversation with Professor Eyal Frank
On 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...
Apr 28, 2022 · 35 min
A Political Sport: a Conversation with James Cadogan
On this episode of the Forum, our host Elliot Danis is joined by James Cadogan, Executive Director of the National Basketball Association’s Social Justice Coalition. Together, they discuss the NBA’s public policy engagement and its work around...
Apr 6, 2022 · 38 min
Episode 3: Caught in the Middle: How Ukraine Affects Us
In this Podcast Matt and Zak discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and US foreign policy, as well as how this affects United States energy policy.
Mar 23, 2022 · 34 min
Episode 2: Caught In The Middle: The Politics of Science
On todays episode Matt and Zak discuss the right, left and center of COVID and energy policy.
Mar 22, 2022 · 16 min
Pilot
Get to know the Forum in our pilot episode.
Feb 8, 2022 · 27 min
Episode 1: A Conversation with Mike Quigley
Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins Harris student Graham Harwood (MPP '23) to discuss his work on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI.) The conversation includes the importance of intelligence topics in policy education,...

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