We were blown away by the turnout at our Eat and Greet event with the La Follette School of Public Affairs last week. So many students turned up to learn from and network with alumni in their desired career paths. We had so much fun seeing it all come together. Thanks to everyone who attended!

Last week, the department teamed up with the Multicultural Student Center to host an ice cream social where students could take a break from studying, meet with faculty, and have some delicious Babcock ice cream! Thanks to everyone who attended!

On this week's episode of 1050 Bascom, Heewone, Evan, and Lauren are joined by Emmett Lockwood, a recent UW-Madison alum, to discuss his experience writing his senior thesis at Madison, and how it compares to his graduate study at York University in Toronto. open.spotify.com/episode/4PIY...

On this week's episode of 1050 Bascom, we have the pleasure of welcoming back Professor Howard Schweber to discuss the first amendment, the supreme court, and his course this semester, PS 314 - Criminal Law and Justice. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7b7l...

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama and Evan are joined by Ryan Ring, a recent graduate of the La Follette School of Public Affairs, to talk about his career from Washington D.C., to getting his MPA, to working for the state of Wisconsin. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3n8L...

Very kind words regarding Erica Simmons' article in the American Political Science Review!

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama is joined by executive board members of BridgeMadison to discuss the event they hosted in April regarding crime and punishment. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/31kk...

This week on 1050 Bascom, Honor speaks with Corey Robin, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College and The CUNY Graduate Center, about his research into the intellectual life of Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court's longest-serving justice. open.spotify.com/episode/5OGz...

Congratulations to Zoe King on winning the Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Power Best Undergraduate Paper Award for her paper, "From Margin to Center: Black Feminist Perspectives on Collegiate Sports Leadership," as well as honorable mentions Laura Perry and Ari Collins. Excellent work, all of you!

This week on 1050 Bascom, Allison and Nama are joined by Amed Khan, a Poli Sci alum whose foundation specializes in getting people out of active conflict zones. To hear about Amed's incredible humanitarian work, tune in here: open.spotify.com/episode/6RC3...

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Allison sits down with Poli Sci alum Crystal Potts, to talk about Crystal's role as the Senior Director of State Relations & Statewide Outreach at UW-Madison. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0cwE...

Recently, senior thesis students had the opportunity to present their research via posters to fellow students, faculty, and guests in North Hall. Thanks to everyone who presented or stopped in!

On this week's episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama is joined by Lt. Col. Scott Gross, Commander of the Air Force ROTC at UW-Madison, to discuss his nearly two decades in the US Air Force, the lessons he’s learned about leadership and service, and more! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6q3C...

Please join us in congratulating Professor Lisa Martin, who was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences!

Big thanks to everyone who attended our recent resume and headshot workshop, and to our peer mentors Sadie and Alice for offering their expertise to help students strengthen their resumes!

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama is joined by Ambassador John E. Lange, a distinguished diplomat, global health leader, and proud alumni of UW-Madison, to discuss his fascinating diplomatic career. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2gOp...

In this week's episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama sits down with Professor Tana Johnson to discuss some of the topics she covers in her International Environmental Politics course, as well as what’s working well in international environmental politics today. Tune in here: open.spotify.com/episode/0r3b...

This week on 1050 Bascom, Nama and Honor sit down with PS alum Josh Shapiro to discuss his impressive career, progressing from political internships to policy advising in the U.S. House of Representatives. For a look into Josh's path to Capitol Hill, click here: open.spotify.com/episode/4WYc...

On this week's episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama and Honor are joined by BridgeMadison Co-Presidents Abigail Grabowski and Miranda Garcia-Dove, as well as Lexi Golding, Marissa Rueda, and Elliot Bliss for a discussion on the impact of AI in society today. open.spotify.com/episode/5TUk...

In this week's episode of 1050 Bascom, Allison chats with Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs Mark Copelovitch to answer some questions asked by students, and to discuss executive orders, the global political economy, and more! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/31io...

Please join us in congratulating Professor Jonathan Renshon on receiving the International Studies Association Karl Deutsch Award, presented annually to a scholar in IR who is judged to have made the most significant contribution to the study of International Relations and Peace Research.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were thrilled to interview Tom Beaumont, Senior National Political Correspondent for the Washington desk of The Associated Press and 2-time Badger alum. To hear our fascinating and fun conversation with Tom, click here: open.spotify.com/episode/3wqi...

On this week's episode of 1050 Bascom, Honor is joined by Dominic Zappia, Chair of Associated Students of Madison. In the episode, Dom and Honor discuss ASM's structure, powers, and the importance of effective shared governance. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5FI1...

In today's episode of 1050 Bascom, Honor and Nama are joined by Garrett Jones, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science, to discuss his course - PS 411: The American Constitution: Powers and Structures of Government, and more! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4017...

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama sits down with David Olson, a lecturer in the Poli Sci Department, to discuss his spring course "PS 414 - The Supreme Court as a Political Institution," his work in civic education, and much, much more! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7fMD...

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, Nama sits down with Noah Stengl to talk about his spring course, Poli Sci 460 - Native American Political Thought. Tune in to learn about the course themes, concepts, and their broader implications in the American political landscape open.spotify.com/episode/3GOr...