Talk Policy To Me

Talk Policy To Me

By Goldman School of Public Policy and Berkeley Institute for Young Americans

TPTM is a student-built podcast that explores the personal side of public policy, especially around issues that affect young adults. From UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy and the Berkeley Institute for the Future of Young Americans.

10/22/24

Don't be a WebQoof

This episode takes us to India, where fake news on Whatsapp spreads like wildfire. Is addressing it a hopeless cause?  Learn about solutions with Abhishek Anand, a Gen Z journalist who joined a Deli-based fact-checking team. Listen to discover the teRead more

10/08/24

Farming Dreams

A bare plot of land. An innovative farming technique. And seemingly insurmountable challenges. This is the story of a 22-year-old farmer who crosses the country to help a small community facing food insecurity. Shamik Chandrachood moves from KentuckyRead more

09/24/24

Pushing the (Age) Limits

Emily Nguyen started working in the government as a teenager. Can teenagers get taken seriously in San Francisco City Hall? And why does it matter that youth like Emily participate in civics? Welcome to the first episode of Season 6, a story about thRead more

09/19/24

Trailer: Season Six

A new season of Talk Policy to Me is launching soon.

05/18/23

Professor Robert B. Reich speaks at Goldman School commencement

Professor Robert B. Reich was voted by the graduating students of UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy to be their faculty speaker. Always a beloved teacher, this occasion was especially meaningful because it marked Professor Reich's retiremRead more

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