SPIA enters a new era with the establishment of a physical presence in the nation’s capital. Dean Amaney Jamal chats with Washington veteran Alan Blinder about the initiative.

Dean's Dialogue: SPIA in NJ Launch

Mar 29th, 2023 49m 53s

With SPIA in NJ launching April 28, Dean Amaney Jamal took some time to chat about the initiative with Stacy Mann, its director.

Dean's Dialogue: COP27 - Students and Faculty Discuss Climate Policy

Dec 20th, 2022 41m 54s

Recently, a group of our Princeton students and faculty traveled to Sharm El Sheik, Egypt for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – or COP27. While there, the students had a first-hand opportunity to observe the proceeding

Dean's Dialogue: Influencing Public Policy Firsthand

Nov 28th, 2022 41m 11s

Public policy influences all aspects of our lives, yet few people give much thought to how policy is made, let alone experience the policymaking process firsthand. A new one-year program — and the first of its kind in the nation — the Policy Ad

Low-carbon Buildings From Plastic Waste (Kidus Asfaw MPA ’14)

Nov 4th, 2022 32m 39s

Within 30 years, Africa will be home to nearly 25% of the global population. As such, it’s poised to become a global power and is the focus of current global development finance. Kubik, co-founded by Kidus Asfaw MPA ’14, is an environmental tec

Dean's Dialogue: Hope for Afghanistan (Amb. Adela Raz)

Aug 28th, 2022 46m 51s

It’s been a year since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Since then, the lives of many Afghans, especially women and girls, have been destroyed. Under Taliban rule, human rights violations continue

Dean’s Dialogue: Globalization — Good Politics, Bad Policy? (Layna Mosley, B. Peter Rosendorff)

Jul 29th, 2022 42m 10s

Governments around the world are limiting their countries' engagement with the global economy. These anti-globalization attitudes are troubling, especially as the world faces multiple global crises requiring international collaboration from cli

Endnotes: Writing on the Job (Martha Coven)

Jun 29th, 2022 20m 54s

In today’s workplace, writing is an essential skill. Whether drafting a policy memo, an email, or even a tweet, succinct writing is the key to effective communication.Best practices for clear writing are explored in a new book by Martha Coven:

Endnotes: Getting China Wrong (Aaron Friedberg)

Jun 24th, 2022 28m 24s

China’s intentions to become the world’s next superpower are clear. After decades of trade and investments with advanced democracies, the country is far richer and stronger today than ever before. At the same time, China remains regressive towa

Dean’s Dialogue: The Principle of Humanity (Eric Schwartz MPA ’85)

Jun 20th, 2022 37m 10s

Millions of people around the world are forcibly displaced each year due to rising conflict, environmental threats, and socioeconomic turmoil. Many of these refugees, including people from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, remain displaced, prom

#Changemakers: If You Pursue a Ph.D. — Know Yourself First (Hélène Benveniste Ph.D. ’21)

Jun 16th, 2022 23m 40s

Climate-driven migration is having global impacts, something Hélène Benveniste Ph.D. ’21 is acutely aware of thanks to her research. There are an increasing number of people who need to move and don’t have the resources to do so. Helping these

Dean's Dialogue: Why Local Government is Sexy (Christina Henderson MPA ’12)

May 19th, 2022 41m 23s

Equitable policies for families and children is a focus for Christina Henderson MPA ’12, at-large member of the DC City Council. In this episode of the Dean’s Dialogue, she discusses how to advocate for those who “aren’t often in the room” wit

Dean’s Dialogue: Come Here if You’re Serious about Service (Baher Iskander MPA ’22)

Apr 28th, 2022 28m 48s

Thanks for tuning into the first episode of the Dean’s Dialogue podcast! April is Arab American Heritage Month, and to reflect on this diverse community, Dean Amaney Jamal sits down in conversation with Baher Iskander MPA ’22, a naturalized im

Endnotes: Fixing Social Security (R. Douglas Arnold)

Apr 18th, 2022 26m 13s

Social Security remains beloved and holds bipartisan support among American citizens. Yet the program faces an insolvency crisis. By 2034, when the fund is projected to run dry, it’s estimated that 81 million Americans will face automatic benef

Endnotes: The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom (Sahar Aziz)

Apr 6th, 2022 30m 47s

Freedom of religion is a constitutionally protected right in the religion clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. By definition, this should reflect America’s diversity and cover all people equally — whether Christian, Jewish, M

#Changemakers: Comfort in the Unknown (Kiersten Todt '94)

Feb 9th, 2022 25m 41s

Kiersten Todt '94 is chief of staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which serves as the "quarterback" for the federal cybersecurity team, protecting and defending the home front. She graduated from Princeton in 1

#Changemakers: Following Your Convictions (Asha Rangappa ’96)

Jan 18th, 2022 20m 36s

President Joe Biden’s recent speech on voting rights signaled a commitment to helping preserve democracy, and today, Jan. 19, the Senate will debate and vote on legislation centered on voting rights protections. This issue is very much on the m

#Changemakers: Be the Best Version of Yourself (Pierina Sanchez MPA ’14)

Dec 9th, 2021 27m 11s

Pierina Sanchez MPA ’14 is the daughter of immigrants and a lifelong resident of the Bronx. She was recently elected to the New York City Council to represent District 14. In this episode, she discusses issues of economic and housing inequality

Endnotes: Indebted Societies (Andreas Wiedemann)

Nov 15th, 2021 25m 4s

Whether it be earning a college degree, buying a house, or addressing income shortfalls, access to credit is essential for many people’s well-being and social opportunities in today’s richest countries. Yet, with credit also comes the burden of

#Changemakers: Develop a Thick Skin & Get in the Game (Dennis McBride MPA ’80)

Nov 10th, 2021 24m 11s

Dennis McBride MPA '80 is the 17th mayor of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin — his hometown. He's had a long career in government, law, and even public relations. In this episode, he discusses being a mayor during the tumultuous year of 2020. He advises th

Endnotes: Pushing Cool: Big Tobacco, Racial Marketing, and the Untold Story of the Menthol Cigarette (Keith Wailoo)

Oct 28th, 2021 16m 32s

“I can’t breathe.” Those were George Floyd’s final words before he was murdered by police in Minneapolis — just outside a store known as the best place to buy menthol cigarettes. Today’s rise in Black deaths, cries of “I can’t breathe,” and the

Endnotes: 9/11 and the Rise of Global Anti-Terrorism Law (Kim Lane Scheppele)

Sep 8th, 2021 27m 59s

President Joe Biden confirmed the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan just 11 days shy of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Now, Afghanistan remains in turmoil following a takeover by Taliban forces.The melancholy moment has thrust int

#Changemakers: Learning From Opportunity (Maribel Hernández Rivera MPA ’10)

Sep 2nd, 2021 25m 45s

Maribel Hernández Rivera MPA ’10 came to the United States, undocumented from Mexico, when she was 13 years old. Since then, she’s dedicated her life to immigration law and policy. Today, she is district director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cort

#Changemakers: Good Leadership is Humble Leadership (Rich Harwood MPA ’84)

Jul 19th, 2021 27m 47s

As the president and founder of the Harwood Institute of Public Innovation, Rich Harwood MPA '84, is passionate about seeing communities do their best. The Harwood Institute’s mission is to empower communities with the tools to bridge divides,

#Changemakers: Stepping Up to the Plate (Evan Draim '16)

Jun 8th, 2021 25m 20s

Evan Draim '16 is a current student at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School. After graduating from Princeton University in 2016, Evan moved to northern Virginia and accepted a job at Service Source, a nonprofit that provides job