The Georgetown Public Policy Review Podcast

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Making Sense of the Chaos: Celebrating GPPR's 2026 Spring Edition

The Georgetown Public Policy Review is not just a journal. It is a game plan. Join us in celebrating GPPR's 2026 Spring Edition, "Making Sense of the Chaos". Hear remarks from the journal’s Senior Editors, followed by a panel featuring members of the Spring and Podcast teams and a discussion of “Designing Effective Social Media Regulations” with author Grace Falgoust and 2026 TPP Fellow Megan Shahi.

08-27
40:17

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Income Based Repayment Loans with Kristin Blagg

GPPR Podcast Editor Asha Gudipaty (JPPP ’27) sits down with Kristin Blagg - Principal Research Associate in the Work, Education, and Labor Division at the Urban Institute, McCourt alum, and current professor - for a timely conversation on income-based repayment (IBR) and the evolving federal loan landscape following the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill."

04-16
44:13

From Unthinkable to Unavoidable: How Ideas Move Through the Overton Window with Dhishal Jayasinghe

Join GPPR editor Adeena Kamra (MPP '27) as she sits down with Dhishal Jayasinghe, a public servant with experience in the U.S. Senate and State Department, to discuss the Overton window and how political ideas move from fringe to mainstream.

03-26
26:43

Global Leadership Series: Lessons from Global Education with Charles North

GPPR Senior Podcast Editor Daija Yisrael (MIDP '26) and GPPR Strategic Partnerships Lead Doris Mwikali (MPM '26) spoke with Charles North, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Global Partnership for Education, about leadership in global education. The podcast explores how global education leaders navigate complexity, build coalitions, and mobilize innovative financing to support quality education in low-income countries. Through reflections on leadership, youth demographics, and institutional change, the episode highlights why education remains a critical public policy priority as we approach 2030.

02-26
43:18

The Human Impact of Drug Policy: A Conversation with Richard Baum Episode 2

GPPR Senior Editor Brennan Gallagher (MPP ’27) sits down with drug policy advisor, author, and former Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Richard Baum. In Episode two, Baum shares his thoughts on some of todays most pressing issues in drug policy, from enforcement and incarceration to marijuana, and reflects on the direction we can take to limit harm in our communities. Learn more about Richard and his book, "Inside America's Opioid Crisis," at richardjbaum.com

02-19
50:42

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