Seamus and Dan discuss the recent measles outbreak in America, going over what social factors and public health conditions allowed for 700 cases of measles to develop in America, almost 20 years after the disease was considered eradicated. Recorded May 18th, 2019 Intro Song Credit - "Bad Case of Loving You" Robert Palmer

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Podcast #67 - Antivaxers and the Measels Outbreak

Seamus talks to both Dan and his boss, Andrew Strauss, about how they have been working on the startup Beemia for the past two years. The two detail the trials and tribulations of running a new company, and describe how the local economy and government has helped in the process. This is the first part in a longer look at recent college graduates staying in small college towns to add to the local economy. Recorded April 6th, 2019 Intro Song Credit: "Long Time Comin'" - Bruce Springsteen

Podcast #66 - Beemia and Local Startups with Andrew Strause and Dan Lordan

Seamus reaches Dan from his Ford F-150 studios to discuss the changes Trump has made to the immigration process in America. The two talk about decisions which have lead to the deaths of two children in the custody of CBP, and the symbolism of the Wall. Recorded January 28th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Another Brick in the Wall" - Pink Floyd

Podcast #65 - The Wall

Seamus talks to longtime Friend of the Pod Matt Crager. The two discuss the most recent election in Brazil, one which put far right candidate Jair Bolsonara in power. Matt discusses the candidates and consequences of Brazil's election from the perspective of one living in the country at the time. Recorded December 16th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Lambada" by Kaoma

Podcast #64 - The Brazillian Election with Matt Crager

Seamus talks to Andrew Boynton about his work as a Field Organizer for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. He talks about local organizing strategies, the candidates he represented, and how he found himself in his position. Recorded November 20th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Podcast #63 - Volunteering in Wisconsin, with Andrew Boynton

Seamus, Dan, and Tori talk to longtime friend Caitlin Kushnir about her work with Madeleine Dean, Democratic nominee for the PA 4th House District. Caitlin talks about what she does for the campaign, how Madeleine is as a candidate and a person, and what voter interactions have been like. Recorded October 31st, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Ghostbusters" - Ray Parker Jr.

Podcast #62 - VOLUNTEER! with Caitlin Kushnir

Seamus sits down with fellow Physics PhD student Aleksei Khindanov to learn about his life in Russia before arriving at UCSB. Aleksei talks about growing up in the former Soviet Union, and how he interacts with the global news scene as a Russian citizen. Recorded October 20th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Back in the USSR" - The Beatles

Podcast #61 - Russia, with Aleksei Khindanov

Seamus, Tori, and Dan get together to talk about the EPA's proposed "Affordable Energy Plan" and how it is a departure from Obama era regulation. The three talk about the methodology and consequences, and why these changes are important. Recorded August 30th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen

Podcast #60 - The EPA

Seamus and Dan discuss the Ohio 12th Special Election held on August 7th. The two talk about how the safe Republican seat became a neck and neck race, and what this says about the 2018 Midterms. Intro Song Credit: "Danny Boy" - performed by Peter Hollens Recorded August 23rd, 2018

Podcast #59 - The Ohio 12th

Seamus and Dan talk about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. The two talk about Kavanaugh's history, how he has positioned himself, and what Democrats can do about his nomination. Recorded July 29th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Free Fallin'" Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Podcast #58 - The SCOTUS Nomination

Seamus and Tori discuss how Trump's behavior is such a departure from normal U.S. foreign policy. The two talk about the ideas at the heart of U.S. policy post WWII and what the costs of Trump's departure could mean for America. Recorded July 18th, 2018 Intro Song Credit "What a Wonderful World" - Sam Cooke

Podcast #57 - U.S. Foreign Policy

Seamus and Dan went through previous U.S. laws and policies which brought Session's DOJ to start separating families at the boarder. The two talk about the use of this as a deterrent, the humanity of the situation, and what others can do to help the already separated families. Recorded July 7th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Truckin'" by the Grateful Dead

Podcast #56 - The Family Separations

Seamus and Dan talk to Sergio Herndandez about the recent changes in Spain's governing body. The three discuss how these changes were brought about and what the new center-left government plans to do after this unconventional rise to power. Recorded June 14th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "New York City Serenade" - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Podcast #55 - The New Spanish Government

Dan, Seamus, and Tori talk about the Harvard study which estimated 4600 deaths in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria. The three talk about how the study came about these numbers, and why they are so different from the official government estimate of 64 dead. Then, the three talk about what can be done to solve the ongoing problems in Puerto Rico. Recorded June 10th, 2018 Intro Song Credit: "Maria Maria" - Carlos Santana

Podcast #54 - Hurricane Maria

Dan and Seamus talk about the misrepresentation of the missing 1500 children reported by the Dept. of Health and Human Services. The two also talk about legitimate criticisms for the Trump Administration's immigration policy, and how Trump's rhetoric has shifted what is normal in political discussion on immigration. Intro Song Credit: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" - The Clash

Podcast #53 - The Missing 1500

Dan, Tori and I have now been podcasting for one year! Our intent is to present the perspective of the millenial scientist in today's world. Equiped with objective reasoning and the questioning minds of scientists, the three of us hope to provide a unique insight into today's most pressing issues in science and public life.

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