Let’s Talk CJ Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/let-s-talk-government Join the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato as they explore a variety of hot topics related to criminal justice! Guests will include department faculty and community guests. 2023 Department of Criminal Justice, Minnesota State University, Mankato 59f895de-0485-5030-b880-e7a05e63cfbd no Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ Podcast Welcome to the Let's Talk Government Podcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:35:15 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:45:22 -0600 https://hss.mnsu.edu/letstalkcj https://img.transistor.fm/jsktatVlCQ3a__AwJHhNtkEdkbAUa5hrQyjW4Z9whEU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0NjEwLzE2ODk3/MTIxNzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Let’s Talk CJ https://hss.mnsu.edu/letstalkcj episodic Department of Criminal Justice Join the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato as they explore a variety of hot topics related to criminal justice! Guests will include department faculty and community guests. Join the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato as they explore a variety of hot topics related to criminal justice. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news College of Humanities & Social Sciences No No Child Protection: Working with criminal justice, human services, and community partners 36 36 Child Protection: Working with criminal justice, human services, and community partners full 46225f59-0524-4498-94e6-a5891305f83d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7606d2a Jessica McClaughin talks with us about being an on-going case manager for Child Protection and a case manager for Children's Mental Health Services for over fifteen years. She talks about what child protection workers do, as well as the challenges and rewards. Learn more about this role that we have all heard about, but do not know much about.

]]> Jessica McClaughin talks with us about being an on-going case manager for Child Protection and a case manager for Children's Mental Health Services for over fifteen years. She talks about what child protection workers do, as well as the challenges and rewards. Learn more about this role that we have all heard about, but do not know much about.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2238 Jessica McClaughin talks with us about being an on-going case manager for Child Protection and a case manager for Children's Mental Health Services for over fifteen years. She talks about what child protection workers do, as well as the challenges and rewards. Learn more about this role that we have all heard about, but do not know much about.

]]> government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Profile: Retired Lt. Jody Nelson 35 35 Profile: Retired Lt. Jody Nelson full fe4f4e93-d0ff-4bdc-b175-d503851d182b https://share.transistor.fm/s/16593c32 Retired Lt. Jody Nelson has worked at every level of law enforcement: county, federal, and local enforcement. She was part of the first wave of women hired to be full time peace officers in the 1980s when she joined the Minneapolis (MN) Police Department. Join us as she talks about her journey, and challenges, as she worked in a profession she loved, and her roles in being married to a peace officer, being a daughter of a peace officer, and being the mother of a peace officer.  


]]> Retired Lt. Jody Nelson has worked at every level of law enforcement: county, federal, and local enforcement. She was part of the first wave of women hired to be full time peace officers in the 1980s when she joined the Minneapolis (MN) Police Department. Join us as she talks about her journey, and challenges, as she worked in a profession she loved, and her roles in being married to a peace officer, being a daughter of a peace officer, and being the mother of a peace officer.  


]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 3308 Retired Lt. Jody Nelson has worked at every level of law enforcement: county, federal, and local enforcement. She was part of the first wave of women hired to be full time peace officers in the 1980s when she joined the Minneapolis (MN) Police Department. Join us as she talks about her journey, and challenges, as she worked in a profession she loved, and her roles in being married to a peace officer, being a daughter of a peace officer, and being the mother of a peace officer.  


]]> law enforcement, women in law enforcement, Minneapolis Police Department, peace officer, police officer No Legislating Women's Bodies 34 34 Legislating Women's Bodies full f5a070b9-54a2-4789-ac0e-4186e33b24cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/7153e22e Dr. Harrison talks about the supreme court cases, laws, statutes, and actions that legislate and criminalize reproductive rights, reproductive justice, motherhood, women's health, and women's human rights. We take an interesting journey through our history here in the United States and you may be shocked to find out what is still happening regarding legislating women's bodies. 

Guest: Dr. Laura Harrison, Department of History and Gender Studies

]]> Dr. Harrison talks about the supreme court cases, laws, statutes, and actions that legislate and criminalize reproductive rights, reproductive justice, motherhood, women's health, and women's human rights. We take an interesting journey through our history here in the United States and you may be shocked to find out what is still happening regarding legislating women's bodies. 

Guest: Dr. Laura Harrison, Department of History and Gender Studies

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2227 Dr. Harrison talks about the supreme court cases, laws, statutes, and actions that legislate and criminalize reproductive rights, reproductive justice, motherhood, women's health, and women's human rights. We take an interesting journey through our history here in the United States and you may be shocked to find out what is still happening regarding legislating women's bodies. 

Guest: Dr. Laura Harrison, Department of History and Gender Studies

]]> supreme court, laws, statutes, women, women's rights, women's bodies, reproductive justice, motherhood, health, human rights No Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ Podcast Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ Podcast trailer 625974d9-506c-4335-b854-a915a971a9c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbd7fbb9 Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ podcast. I am your host, Dr. Pat Nelson, a member of the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Thank you for joining us as we explore different topics about criminal justice and also profile current and retired professionals from the criminal justice system.

]]> Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ podcast. I am your host, Dr. Pat Nelson, a member of the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Thank you for joining us as we explore different topics about criminal justice and also profile current and retired professionals from the criminal justice system.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:43:29 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 26 Welcome to the Let's Talk CJ podcast. I am your host, Dr. Pat Nelson, a member of the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Thank you for joining us as we explore different topics about criminal justice and also profile current and retired professionals from the criminal justice system.

]]> government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Heavy Metal, Rock & Roll, Politics and History 33 33 Heavy Metal, Rock & Roll, Politics and History full 59c858cb-b5b0-437c-a750-877da45d5589 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcde715b Music can be a powerful form of communication. We will explore the impact of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal on politics, history, expression, and society in general from the point of view of self-proclaimed metal heads academics.
Guests: Dr. Matt Loayza and Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Music can be a powerful form of communication. We will explore the impact of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal on politics, history, expression, and society in general from the point of view of self-proclaimed metal heads academics.
Guests: Dr. Matt Loayza and Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2848 Music can be a powerful form of communication. We will explore the impact of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal on politics, history, expression, and society in general from the point of view of self-proclaimed metal heads academics. Music can be a powerful form of communication. We will explore the impact of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal on politics, history, expression, and society in general from the point of view of self-proclaimed metal heads academics. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Scholars Serving Time Program 32 32 Scholars Serving Time Program full 27951fbf-2132-4bbe-bc9f-e3fecd0d36a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b79de606 Scholars Serving Time Program is an innovative program being offered in three correctional facilities in Minnesota that are building efficacy and academic knowledge in a transformational program. 
Guest: Dr. Vicki Hunter, Department of Sociology 

]]> Scholars Serving Time Program is an innovative program being offered in three correctional facilities in Minnesota that are building efficacy and academic knowledge in a transformational program. 
Guest: Dr. Vicki Hunter, Department of Sociology 

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1588 Scholars Serving Time Program is an innovative program being offered in three correctional facilities in Minnesota that are building efficacy and academic knowledge in a transformational program. Scholars Serving Time Program is an innovative program being offered in three correctional facilities in Minnesota that are building efficacy and academic knowledge in a transformational program. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Southern Politics and Racial and Ethnic Politics 31 31 Southern Politics and Racial and Ethnic Politics full 3c1c6820-7f56-461e-b43e-1ab1267f1320 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae29c0d5 The Georgia Senate elections in 2021 demonstrated a change in voter turn out, voter rights, and the influence of the Southern states on the politics in the United States. We will discuss the impact of racial and ethnic politics and how voter rights and changes have influenced current and past elections. Thank you to a listener who sent in the suggestion for this podcast!
Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Fred Slocum

]]> The Georgia Senate elections in 2021 demonstrated a change in voter turn out, voter rights, and the influence of the Southern states on the politics in the United States. We will discuss the impact of racial and ethnic politics and how voter rights and changes have influenced current and past elections. Thank you to a listener who sent in the suggestion for this podcast!
Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Fred Slocum

]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2511 The Georgia Senate elections in 2021 demonstrated a change in voter turn out, voter rights, and the influence of the Southern states on the politics in the United States. We will discuss the impact of racial and ethnic politics and how voter rights and changes have influenced current and past elections. Thank you to a listener who sent in the suggestion for this podcast! The Georgia Senate elections in 2021 demonstrated a change in voter turn out, voter rights, and the influence of the Southern states on the politics in the United States. We will discuss the impact of racial and ethnic politics and how voter rights and ch government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Local Government in Minnesota: Forms of Administrative Organization 30 30 Local Government in Minnesota: Forms of Administrative Organization full c798133f-77d7-4139-b140-8cd6cf6aba5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d39c802 Did you know Minnesota has four types of local government structures? We will talk about those structures, benefits, challenges, charters, and upcoming ballot questions in this informative discussion. 
Guest: Dr. Miriam Porter 

]]> Did you know Minnesota has four types of local government structures? We will talk about those structures, benefits, challenges, charters, and upcoming ballot questions in this informative discussion. 
Guest: Dr. Miriam Porter 

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2190 Did you know Minnesota has four types of local government structures? We will talk about those structures, benefits, challenges, charters, and upcoming ballot questions in this informative discussion. Did you know Minnesota has four types of local government structures? We will talk about those structures, benefits, challenges, charters, and upcoming ballot questions in this informative discussion. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Body Worn Cameras and Policing 29 29 Body Worn Cameras and Policing full dc8c2b21-53ae-4d08-a030-8404bd83dab3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73dff808 Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle and Dr. John Reed 

]]> Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle and Dr. John Reed 

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1730 The expectation that all peace officers in the United States are equipped with body worn cameras is regularly not met. Our guests talk about the expense, training, policies, and limitations of body worn cameras and the future research that needs to take place. The expectation that all peace officers in the United States are equipped with body worn cameras is regularly not met. Our guests talk about the expense, training, policies, and limitations of body worn cameras and the future research that needs to take p government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and the War on Terror 28 28 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and the War on Terror full ed98afc5-7c56-4dc7-a310-8e25d7ab1b34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8e8d416 Guest: Dr. Abdalla Battah 

]]> Guest: Dr. Abdalla Battah 

]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2515 The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks were a watershed moment for the United States in terms of political relationships, economic relationships, and image. The War on Terror opened up the ability for states to commit violence in the name of protection citing the War on Terror. This is an interesting conversation about perspective and the loss of reputation for the United States. The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks were a watershed moment for the United States in terms of political relationships, economic relationships, and image. The War on Terror opened up the ability for states to commit violence in the name of protection citing the War government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and Changes to Democracy 27 27 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and Changes to Democracy full fe3ff78e-1dce-48b1-849f-bd88c7f45fd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce8b10bf Guest: Dr. Kevin Parsneau

]]> Guest: Dr. Kevin Parsneau

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1832 The 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks impacted the checks and balances in the democracy of the United States, along with changes in surveillance, civil rights, and the structures of the political parties. We will explore immediate changes and changes that still persist twenty years later. The 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks impacted the checks and balances in the democracy of the United States, along with changes in surveillance, civil rights, and the structures of the political parties. We will explore immediate changes and changes that still government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Media, and Politics 26 26 The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Media, and Politics full db944542-b76d-41e0-89a7-d261cb4db8e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27faa5ea Guest: Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Guest: Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2067 Media played a large role in bringing the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks into the living room of the public, but the role of the Media as a watchdog in a Democratic Society was challenged. We discuss the immediate coverage, censorship, impact of laws and consolidation, and the return of the media to their watchdog role. Media played a large role in bringing the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks into the living room of the public, but the role of the Media as a watchdog in a Democratic Society was challenged. We discuss the immediate coverage, censorship, impact of laws and consoli government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and First Responders 25 25 The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and First Responders full ff6b9ed6-7a71-4199-9c2e-b5b8db4899b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9246e8de Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, Dr. Carl Lafata, and Dr. John Reed

]]> Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, Dr. Carl Lafata, and Dr. John Reed

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2487 The host and guests recall the impact of the 9/11/2001 terrorist impacts when they were practicing peace officers, the immediate impact on the first responder community, and long term impacts on changes in communication, training, and community relations. The host and guests recall the impact of the 9/11/2001 terrorist impacts when they were practicing peace officers, the immediate impact on the first responder community, and long term impacts on changes in communication, training, and community relations. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Impact of the Chauvin Trial 24 24 Impact of the Chauvin Trial full e2825053-1d4e-4b2d-b52e-f78ded3b3aed https://share.transistor.fm/s/29f64f8d Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, Dr. Carl Lafata, Dr. John Reed

]]> Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, Dr. Carl Lafata, Dr. John Reed

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2311 The guilty verdict at the Chauvin Trial in Minneapolis has provided some accountability for Law Enforcement. This group of experienced Law Enforcement officers and academics discuss the various impacts and implications of the trial. The guilty verdict at the Chauvin Trial in Minneapolis has provided some accountability for Law Enforcement. This group of experienced Law Enforcement officers and academics discuss the various impacts and implications of the trial. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Satire and Politics 23 23 Satire and Politics full e85342f6-526a-4d29-be54-c3e1a1755aba https://share.transistor.fm/s/8880d2ab Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Guest: Dr. Amelia Pridemore Guest: Dr. Amelia Pridemore 2695 Satire has been used to help create dissonance in politics and every day life, but is there actually a process involved? We will talk about some requirements to make a piece satire, culture jamming, the speed of information, and why satire is important to a democracy Satire has been used to help create dissonance in politics and every day life, but is there actually a process involved? We will talk about some requirements to make a piece satire, culture jamming, the speed of information, and why satire is important to government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Disasters and Local Government 22 22 Disasters and Local Government full a6f13f2b-9dbd-42f1-8c1b-6951bea3b1d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3eba9da Guest: Dr. Miriam Porter 

]]> Guest: Dr. Miriam Porter 

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1955 All disasters start locally so it is important to understand the response and recovery steps that need to take place. We are going to examine disasters in the developing and developed world and learn about best practices when a disaster occurs. All disasters start locally so it is important to understand the response and recovery steps that need to take place. We are going to examine disasters in the developing and developed world and learn about best practices when a disaster occurs. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Law Enforcement and Racial Equity 21 21 Law Enforcement and Racial Equity full c3015e04-7ff0-440d-8953-93dbddfa9a33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/502e8fd6 Guests: Dr. Miriam Porter, Dr. Carl Lafata, and Wayne Ward

]]> Guests: Dr. Miriam Porter, Dr. Carl Lafata, and Wayne Ward

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 4361 Pax Christi, a catholic community located in Eden Prairie, MN, hosts a justice speaker series and invited Dr. Pat Nelson and Dr. Carl Lafata to speak on law enforcement and racial equity. The event was moderated by Dr. Miriam Porter and Wayne Ward, and covered topics such as education requirements, racial equity in law enforcement, and community involvement. Pax Christi, a catholic community located in Eden Prairie, MN, hosts a justice speaker series and invited Dr. Pat Nelson and Dr. Carl Lafata to speak on law enforcement and racial equity. The event was moderated by Dr. Miriam Porter and Wayne Ward, and co government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Impeachment: Constitutional Questions and Impact 20 20 Impeachment: Constitutional Questions and Impact full 0a81da8e-0499-4f11-8b75-92cfdf4aa6be https://share.transistor.fm/s/c44a510a Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Fred Slocum 

]]> Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Fred Slocum 

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2415 The Constitution allows for the impeachment of a president as a way to control executive power. We will discuss the constitutional implications, impeachments, and how impeachment impacts politics now and in the future. The Constitution allows for the impeachment of a president as a way to control executive power. We will discuss the constitutional implications, impeachments, and how impeachment impacts politics now and in the future. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Components of Sustainable Development: What about Equity? 19 19 Components of Sustainable Development: What about Equity? full dedac577-5044-42de-b299-c35cc1445ea6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/511768a7 Guest: Dr. Russell Fricano

]]> Guest: Dr. Russell Fricano

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1810 Sustainable development has three main components, but equity does not receive the focus and research as the other two components. We will talk about the low coverage of equity in sustainable development, how to strengthen it, and concepts of equity such as transportation, green space, food, and opportunity. Sustainable development has three main components, but equity does not receive the focus and research as the other two components. We will talk about the low coverage of equity in sustainable development, how to strengthen it, and concepts of equity such government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Changing Organizational Culture in Law Enforcement 18 18 Changing Organizational Culture in Law Enforcement full a0ad78b7-2639-4010-94f1-698e9ab43260 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d97f86b9 Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle and Dr. John Reed

]]> Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle and Dr. John Reed

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2320 Why does it take so long and seem so difficult to change organizational culture in law enforcement agencies? We will talk about buy-in, management, leadership, and organizational culture change specific to law enforcement agencies. Why does it take so long and seem so difficult to change organizational culture in law enforcement agencies? We will talk about buy-in, management, leadership, and organizational culture change specific to law enforcement agencies. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Helping Veterans Navigate the Criminal Justice System 17 17 Helping Veterans Navigate the Criminal Justice System full ea87ab23-c176-40d8-8775-aa77cdb7d4f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30ad3307 Guests: Penny Nelson and Luke Weinandt

]]> Guests: Penny Nelson and Luke Weinandt

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1730 The case managers for the Minnesota 5th Judicial District Veterans Service Court discuss the structure, services, and need for a veteran focused diversion program in the criminal justice system that is focused on rehabilitation, not just punishment. We will also discuss the role of mentors in the program and if you are interested in becoming a mentor, visit link.mnsu.edu/veteran-mentor. The case managers for the Minnesota 5th Judicial District Veterans Service Court discuss the structure, services, and need for a veteran focused diversion program in the criminal justice system that is focused on rehabilitation, not just punishment. We wi government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Where do you get your news? 16 16 Where do you get your news? full 643d60ee-4e2c-4b5c-b3ae-31431b3391b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65ef6121 Guests: Dr. Joshua Berkenpas and Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Guests: Dr. Joshua Berkenpas and Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2285 The importance of an independent media and the role of the media in a democratic society leads to a discussion on where we get our news and how to determine if the news is reliable. The importance of an independent media and the role of the media in a democratic society leads to a discussion on where we get our news and how to determine if the news is reliable. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No International Impact of the Rise of Undemocratic Forces in the United States 15 15 International Impact of the Rise of Undemocratic Forces in the United States full 17a5cb45-a7d9-44ff-a377-13c1695fd44e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d03ee852 Guests: Dr. Abdalla Battah and Dr. Tom Inglot 

]]> Guests: Dr. Abdalla Battah and Dr. Tom Inglot 

]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2928 The United States is looked to by the world and the rise of the undemocratic forces and anti-establishment right wing movement is changing the influence, perception, and power of the United States in the World. Explore short term and long term ideas and impacts with us. The United States is looked to by the world and the rise of the undemocratic forces and anti-establishment right wing movement is changing the influence, perception, and power of the United States in the World. Explore short term and long term ideas and i government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Outlaw Citizenship: Post Reality 14 14 Outlaw Citizenship: Post Reality full 18b51ac2-71a8-4910-b414-b9409bf7ba59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6d443cc Guest: Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Guest: Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1852 In many ways we should have seen the Storming the Capitol event coming but we talk about the difference to the buildup of this outlaw citizenship event was that it was not rooted in reality and was led by a mainstream politician. In many ways we should have seen the Storming the Capitol event coming but we talk about the difference to the buildup of this outlaw citizenship event was that it was not rooted in reality and was led by a mainstream politician. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Comparing Police Response to Demonstrations 13 13 Comparing Police Response to Demonstrations full 35376769-a4ea-46f0-8c11-d4bce55e203a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9721678 Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle and Dr. Carl Lafata

]]> Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle and Dr. Carl Lafata

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1970 The disparity in police response between the Jan 6, 2021 Storming the Capitol riot and the June 1, 2020 Black Lives Matter Demonstration are the foundation for this discussion about police response, preparation, politics, decision making, and trust building. The disparity in police response between the Jan 6, 2021 Storming the Capitol riot and the June 1, 2020 Black Lives Matter Demonstration are the foundation for this discussion about police response, preparation, politics, decision making, and trust buildi government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Democracy under Assault 12 12 Democracy under Assault full cdeb2922-9557-4d2d-9290-ffd19a426f2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b0e343a Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Carl Lafata

]]> Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Carl Lafata

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2256 We discuss the actions that led up to the attack on the capitol in Washington, DC and how this threatens democracy in the United States. We discuss the actions that led up to the attack on the capitol in Washington, DC and how this threatens democracy in the United States. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Media, Tweeting, and Fake News 11 11 Media, Tweeting, and Fake News full 7405f0e4-e0c1-4476-a9cd-6d99db6b3210 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b73968c Dr. Amelia Pridemore, Dr. Josh Berkenpas, Dr. Kevin Parsneau, 

]]> Dr. Amelia Pridemore, Dr. Josh Berkenpas, Dr. Kevin Parsneau, 

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2403 What is fake news anyway? We define fake news and discuss running a presidency through Twitter, along with the positive and negative aspects of social media. We also discuss the legitimacy of the media in their role in society in relation to politics. What is fake news anyway? We define fake news and discuss running a presidency through Twitter, along with the positive and negative aspects of social media. We also discuss the legitimacy of the media in their role in society in relation to politics. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Qualified immunity and importance of supervision in law enforcement 10 10 Qualified immunity and importance of supervision in law enforcement full 6aac786e-45d7-4576-b666-07d7c30311b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2691946 Guests: Dr. Carl Lafata, Dr. Thor Dahle, and Dr. John Reed 

]]> Guests: Dr. Carl Lafata, Dr. Thor Dahle, and Dr. John Reed 

]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2144 The term qualified immunity has been highlighted in the media but here we talk about what it really means. This helps highlight the discussion on the challenges and importance of supervision in law enforcement. The term qualified immunity has been highlighted in the media but here we talk about what it really means. This helps highlight the discussion on the challenges and importance of supervision in law enforcement. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No The International Impact of Election 9 9 The International Impact of Election full 7ce34596-ff14-46fa-9eb2-744a0cf1398e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d819d7fd Guests: Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Jackie Vieceli 

]]> Guests: Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Jackie Vieceli 

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2338 A close election, questions about validity, and an optimistic view from the world on a change of leadership are discussed, along with concerns about the transition of power, relationship building, and rebuilding of the influence of the United States in the world. A close election, questions about validity, and an optimistic view from the world on a change of leadership are discussed, along with concerns about the transition of power, relationship building, and rebuilding of the influence of the United States in th government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Dark Tourism and Memorials 8 8 Dark Tourism and Memorials full c76c549c-258b-45bd-9528-25f85b07ac4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b77834bf Guests: Dr. Beth Heidelberg, Dr. Pat Nelson

]]> Guests: Dr. Beth Heidelberg, Dr. Pat Nelson

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1631 Explore dark tourism, memorials, and the impact on cities and owners of buildings that attract tourists. The challenges of acknowledging dark tourism and successes that cities have had in managing dark tourism make a fascinating conversation. Explore dark tourism, memorials, and the impact on cities and owners of buildings that attract tourists. The challenges of acknowledging dark tourism and successes that cities have had in managing dark tourism make a fascinating conversation. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Examining Election Results 7 7 Examining Election Results full 0e79668a-19d2-45aa-9fd5-6315c71c6bd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1ff3ae5 Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Josh Berkenpas 

]]> Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau and Dr. Josh Berkenpas 

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1729 In this episode, we examine the close election races during the 2020 election season, discuss media influence, and discuss voting issues. In this episode, we examine the close election races during the 2020 election season, discuss media influence, and discuss voting issues. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Why does voting matter? 6 6 Why does voting matter? full 76f3c28f-8097-4313-8f60-8df743a95877 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80327186 Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Fred Slocum

]]> Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Fred Slocum

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1978 We will discuss how voting is important at the federal, state, and local levels, and that each vote truly does count and mean something. We will discuss how voting is important at the federal, state, and local levels, and that each vote truly does count and mean something. voting, elections, rights, voter suppression, electoral collage, electorate, voters, polling place, precinct, election night, election day, mail-in voting, absentee voting, No In Defense of Bureaucracy 5 5 In Defense of Bureaucracy full 52cd7fdf-8291-4613-972b-f2622617e37d https://share.transistor.fm/s/87845a1e Guests: Dr. Josh Berkenpas, Dr. Scott Granberg-Rademacher, Dr. Eiji Kawabata, Dr. Amelia Pridemore 

]]> Guests: Dr. Josh Berkenpas, Dr. Scott Granberg-Rademacher, Dr. Eiji Kawabata, Dr. Amelia Pridemore 

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2218 Bureaucracy, what is it, do we need it, and why should we have it? We discuss the needs and elements of bureaucracy that ensures that we have a functioning government and why it is necessary. Bureaucracy, what is it, do we need it, and why should we have it? We discuss the needs and elements of bureaucracy that ensures that we have a functioning government and why it is necessary. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No U.S. Foreign Policy - How Does the World View Us? 4 4 U.S. Foreign Policy - How Does the World View Us? full 6108882d-75fa-4dcf-9369-3a3547c29c85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdf21840 Guests: Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Abdalla Battah, Dr. Jackie Vieceli 

]]> Guests: Dr. Tom Inglot, Dr. Abdalla Battah, Dr. Jackie Vieceli 

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 3167 The perception of the United States by global citizens and governments has changed over the years, we will explore those changes and discuss what the impact the changes are on the United States. The perception of the United States by global citizens and governments has changed over the years, we will explore those changes and discuss what the impact the changes are on the United States. government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Democrats and Republicans: What is the difference? 3 3 Democrats and Republicans: What is the difference? full 86890956-7e02-4bfd-9db9-bd767174d3b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd5e7a79 Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Fred Slocum

]]> Guests: Dr. Kevin Parsneau, Dr. Fred Slocum

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2130 The United States has been a two party political system for many years, we will explore how there has been realignment of the parties geographically and ideologically over the past century, and talk about what the difference truly is between Democrats and Republicans in today's political environment, and why it seems like they cannot work together. The United States has been a two party political system for many years, we will explore how there has been realignment of the parties geographically and ideologically over the past century, and talk about what the difference truly is between Democrats and government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Protests, Riots, and Outlaw Citizenship 2 2 Protests, Riots, and Outlaw Citizenship full 7f4e8372-a90e-4eb6-87b7-20ce68e98d6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/02eccd8c Dr. Pat Nelson, Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Dr. Pat Nelson, Dr. Amelia Pridemore

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 2325 Outlaw Citizenship can sometimes be the only way those who are disenfranchised express themselves socially and politically. We examine outlaw citizenship from both sides of the line at protests and riots and discover the importance of ideology to their causes. Outlaw Citizenship can sometimes be the only way those who are disenfranchised express themselves socially and politically. We examine outlaw citizenship from both sides of the line at protests and riots and discover the importance of ideology to their ca government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Defund the Police, Abolish the Police, and Policing Today 1 1 Defund the Police, Abolish the Police, and Policing Today full 78af00ac-7df5-4235-bc04-9ee87450fb0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d591f0a Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, John Reed, and Carl Lafata

]]> Guests: Dr. Thor Dahle, John Reed, and Carl Lafata

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Department of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 1895 Explore the concepts of defund the police and abolish the police with Law Enforcement Professors who examine the topics from both an academic and professional lens. We also talk about policing today, accountability, and how policing could change in the future. Explore the concepts of defund the police and abolish the police with Law Enforcement Professors who examine the topics from both an academic and professional lens. We also talk about policing today, accountability, and how policing could change in the fu government, education, police, protests, riots, outlaw citizenship, foreign policy, bureaucracy, voting, election, dark tourism, memorials, international impact, media, tweeting, fake news No Welcome to the Let's Talk Government Podcast Welcome to the Let's Talk Government Podcast trailer 016603c3-a2c9-4068-83bf-3795e50ff0a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fe4933a Join the Department of Government as they explore a variety of hot topics related to courses, programs and majors in the department. Guests will include department faculty and community guests. The podcast is hosted by department chair Dr. Pat Nelson.

]]> Join the Department of Government as they explore a variety of hot topics related to courses, programs and majors in the department. Guests will include department faculty and community guests. The podcast is hosted by department chair Dr. Pat Nelson.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:19:11 -0500 Department of Government Department of Government 31 Join the Department of Government as they explore a variety of hot topics related to courses, programs and majors in the department. Guests will include department faculty and community guests. The podcast is hosted by department chair Dr. Pat Nelson. Join us each Tuesday for a new episode! Join the Department of Government as they explore a variety of hot topics related to courses, programs and majors in the department. Guests will include department faculty and community guests. The podcast is hosted by department chair Dr. Pat Nelson. Joi government, politics, republicans, democrats, election, defund the police, protest, dart tourism, international relations, riots, qualified immunity, law enforcement, police, cops, voting No