Meyerside Chats: Government, Policy & Civility

Meyerside Chats: Government, Policy & Civility


Latest Episodes

Revolutionizing Politics: Embracing Augmented Democracy & Collective Intelligence | Cesar Hidalgo
August 24, 2023

In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer speaks with Cesar Hidalgo, a Chilean Spanish-American scholar known for his contributions to economic complexity, data visualization, and applied artificial intelligence. They discuss the problems with democr

Transcendent Listening: How Understanding Different Perspectives Drives Change with Leslie Crutchfield
July 16, 2023

Welcome to another exciting episode of Meyerside Chats! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Leslie Crutchfield, an author, educator, and social change expert. Leslie is the Executive Director of Business for Impact at Georgetown University

The Role of Technology in Supporting Informed Decision Making and Bridging Divides: A Conversation with Ramayya Krishnan
July 04, 2023

In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer interviews Ramayya Krishnan, Dean of Public Policy and Information Systems @ Carnegie Melon University, an expert in digital transformation and technology management. They discuss the role of decision-making

Technology, Informed Decision-Making & Bridging Politics | Dean of Public Policy & Information Systems, Carnegie Melon, Ramayya Krishnan
June 27, 2023

In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer interviews Rammayya Krishnan, Dean of Public Policy and Information Systems @ Carnegie Melon University, an expert in digital transformation and technology management. They discuss the role of decision-making

Leadership, Transparency & Distorted Narratives | US Ambassador, David Satterfield
June 11, 2023

In this episode, we delve into the critical issues of leadership, transparency, and distorted narratives that impact the construction of a more perfect union in the United States. Our guest, David Satterfield, brings a wealth of experience and firsthand k

Us & Them - Escaping the Human Condition | Dean of Public Policy, Brandeis, Maria Madison
May 07, 2023

Maria Madison is the interim Dean of Brandeis University.A trained global public health researcher, Madison holds a Doctorate in population and international health from Harvard. She joined Brandeis with over two decades of international experience, desig

Democratic Backsliding & the Politics of Confirmation Bias | Chair, Politics Department, Princeton | Nolan McCarty
March 24, 2023

SummaryIntro to Nolan McCary | 0:00What is Democratic backsliding and are we experiencing it? | 5:15Why every president is blamed or praised for his successes and failures depending on what side you're on? | 6:30How the train derailment in East Palestin

Church & State, Moral Standards, Money's Role in Politics | Texas State Rep, Kyle Biedermann
March 07, 2023

Recorded January 19, 2023Evan Meyer welcomes Former Texas State Representative, Kyle Biedermann (R-TX) on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create virtuous

COVID response, Mental Illness, Housing & Homelessness | Dean of Public Policy, New York University, Sherry Glied
March 07, 2023

Recorded February 1,, 2023Evan Meyer welcomes the Dean of Public Policy at New York University, Sherry Glied on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create vi

Artificial Intelligence, Election Process & Civics | US Congressman, Jay Obernolte
January 11, 2023

An informative chat with U.S. Congressman, Jay Obernolte on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Please subscribe to my channel to help eliminate the "us and them" political narrative.Please pardon my less-than-ideal microphone during this episode filmed duri