Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:03 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2149775 en-us © 2026 Poli Cyclones yes 95e4f330-90f9-5686-9631-5d39e1d23363 Iowa State Political Science Department episodic false This podcast podcast explores the ways students and alumni of the Political Science Department at Iowa State are making a difference.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Iowa State Political Science Department https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2abq34puw86ycqdwo2ke6o4deuow?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/2149775 Justin Hollinrake on Political Campaigns and Running for Office Justin Hollinrake shares insights about how to get a job working on a political campaign, strategies for making it a career, and also about his recent election to the City Council in Ankeny, Iowa.

]]> Justin Hollinrake shares insights about how to get a job working on a political campaign, strategies for making it a career, and also about his recent election to the City Council in Ankeny, Iowa.

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-19350571 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1550 3 9 full false Patrick Redmond on careers in state government Patrick Redmond, Deputy Broadband Director for the state of Nebraska, describes how he was able to rapidly gain increased responsibilities after getting his M.A. in political science from Iowa State. He also discusses how doing a graduate research project provides opportunities to learn from practitioners about how policy and politics interact with each other. 

]]> Patrick Redmond, Deputy Broadband Director for the state of Nebraska, describes how he was able to rapidly gain increased responsibilities after getting his M.A. in political science from Iowa State. He also discusses how doing a graduate research project provides opportunities to learn from practitioners about how policy and politics interact with each other. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-19350525 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1199 3 8 full false Jacob Martin on Education Policy Jacob Martin, who received his M.A. at Iowa State and then went on to get his Ph.D., discusses his work studying federal policy related to higher education. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Jacob Martin, who received his M.A. at Iowa State and then went on to get his Ph.D., discusses his work studying federal policy related to higher education. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-18988922 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1105 3 7 full false Maria Pimental Diaz on Preparing for a Career in Law In this episode, Maria Pimental Diaz talks about the type of education that best prepares you to succeed in law school and as an attorney. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> In this episode, Maria Pimental Diaz talks about the type of education that best prepares you to succeed in law school and as an attorney. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-18776038 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600 863 3 6 full false Chloe Wurth on Internships, Environmental Policy, and the Private Sector Chloe Wurth talks about her internship with the Iowa DOT while majoring in political science and how that helped her get a position after graduation with Snyder and Associates in Ankeny. She will help them comply with environmental regulations. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Chloe Wurth talks about her internship with the Iowa DOT while majoring in political science and how that helped her get a position after graduation with Snyder and Associates in Ankeny. She will help them comply with environmental regulations. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-18625615 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600 737 3 5 full false Sam Johnston on State Government and Data Analysis Sam Johnston talks about her B.A. and M.A. in political science at ISU helped prepare her to work for the Iowa Department of Management as a Justice Systems Analyst.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Sam Johnston talks about her B.A. and M.A. in political science at ISU helped prepare her to work for the Iowa Department of Management as a Justice Systems Analyst.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-18331373 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600 1224 3 4 full true Matthew Gleason on National Security and Military Service In this episode we hear from Captain Matthew Gleason, U.S. Navy, about how political science helped prepare him for positions of leadership and provided frameworks for thinking through complex national security issues and strategies.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> In this episode we hear from Captain Matthew Gleason, U.S. Navy, about how political science helped prepare him for positions of leadership and provided frameworks for thinking through complex national security issues and strategies.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-18191929 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600 1133 3 3 full false Jillian Carlson on Higher Education Policy In this episode we talk with Jillian Carlson who is the state relations officer for Iowa State University. She talks about her experiences working in political campaigns, for the state legislature, and in higher education.

]]> In this episode we talk with Jillian Carlson who is the state relations officer for Iowa State University. She talks about her experiences working in political campaigns, for the state legislature, and in higher education.

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-18140759 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600 714 3 2 full false Rob Denson on Education Leadership In this episode, Rob Denson describes how he went from political science at ISU to a law career and then to his current role as President of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> In this episode, Rob Denson describes how he went from political science at ISU to a law career and then to his current role as President of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-17769025 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500 791 3 1 full false Ryan Renger on Working Towards a Law Career In this episode, recent graduate Ryan Renger discusses his time at Iowa State, internships, and extracurriculars that helped him gain admission to the University of Iowa Law School. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> In this episode, recent graduate Ryan Renger discusses his time at Iowa State, internships, and extracurriculars that helped him gain admission to the University of Iowa Law School. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-16869164 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0500 707 full false Monet Butler on Interaction With Faculty In this episode, Monet Butler discusses her time as a Senior in Political Science, including research, being a teaching assistant, and future plans. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu.  

]]> In this episode, Monet Butler discusses her time as a Senior in Political Science, including research, being a teaching assistant, and future plans. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu.  

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-16595838 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600 848 2 6 full false Lemuel Anderson on Law and Politics Lemuel Anderson graduated from Iowa State's political science department and went on to get his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. Since he finished law school he has worked as a public defender and is now the first ever Environmental Legal Fellow at the University of Wisconsin.

]]> Lemuel Anderson graduated from Iowa State's political science department and went on to get his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. Since he finished law school he has worked as a public defender and is now the first ever Environmental Legal Fellow at the University of Wisconsin.

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-16237737 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600 1122 2 5 full false Kevin McAdams on Political Science and Business In this episode, Kevin McAdams discusses how his Political Science degree from Iowa State University led him to become the CEO of Perdue Farms, a multinational food and agriculture business.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> In this episode, Kevin McAdams discusses how his Political Science degree from Iowa State University led him to become the CEO of Perdue Farms, a multinational food and agriculture business.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-16088790 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 1131 2 4 full false Ike Barrash on Research and Job Applications In this episode, we speak with Ike Barrash about how his Political Science degrees from Iowa State led him to his current work as a researcher for the Center for Naval Analysis. For more information about the Political Science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> In this episode, we speak with Ike Barrash about how his Political Science degrees from Iowa State led him to his current work as a researcher for the Center for Naval Analysis. For more information about the Political Science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-16003235 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600 982 2 3 full false Sophie Shoultz on International Affairs and Graduate School In this episode, Sophie Shoultz discusses her time as a Political Science Graduate student at Iowa State and how this led her to become the Slovakia Desk Officer for the United States Department of State. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu 

]]> In this episode, Sophie Shoultz discusses her time as a Political Science Graduate student at Iowa State and how this led her to become the Slovakia Desk Officer for the United States Department of State. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-15728041 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500 924 2 2 full false Cody Smith on Enviromental Politics and Policies In this episode, Cody Smith discusses how his Political Science degree from Iowa State led him to become the Director of Climate Initiatives at the Iowa Environmental Council. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> In this episode, Cody Smith discusses how his Political Science degree from Iowa State led him to become the Director of Climate Initiatives at the Iowa Environmental Council. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-15620117 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1046 2 1 full false Brad Hart on Public Service and Law In this episode, Brad Hart discusses his paths in both law and public service. An alumnus of Iowa State, the former mayor of Cedar Rapids, and a lawyer, he details how he put his political science degree to use. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> In this episode, Brad Hart discusses his paths in both law and public service. An alumnus of Iowa State, the former mayor of Cedar Rapids, and a lawyer, he details how he put his political science degree to use. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-14819740 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1084 1 14 full false Carrie Swartz on Business Helping Government In this episode Carrie Swartz discusses how she uses political science in the private sector working for a business that helps government entities with finance.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> In this episode Carrie Swartz discusses how she uses political science in the private sector working for a business that helps government entities with finance.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-14634970 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 992 1 13 full false Tilman Engel on International Business In this episode we talk to Cyclone alum Tilman Engel about his path from an internship with the U.S. Senate to serving as General Manager for the European NFL's Frankfurt Galaxy and from there to other endeavors around the world.

]]> In this episode we talk to Cyclone alum Tilman Engel about his path from an internship with the U.S. Senate to serving as General Manager for the European NFL's Frankfurt Galaxy and from there to other endeavors around the world.

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-14287951 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 897 1 12 full false Abigail Leberg on Environmental Policy In this episode, Abigail Leberg talks about going from the M.A. program in political science at ISU to working in environmental policy in Washington, D.C. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> In this episode, Abigail Leberg talks about going from the M.A. program in political science at ISU to working in environmental policy in Washington, D.C. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-14287575 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0600 735 1 11 full false Law Enforcement with Nathan Phan Nathan Phan describes how his study of political science at Iowa State helped prepare him for a  career in law enforcement.  Nathan is a police officer in the Washington, D.C. metro area. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Nathan Phan describes how his study of political science at Iowa State helped prepare him for a  career in law enforcement.  Nathan is a police officer in the Washington, D.C. metro area. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-14051678 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 1041 1 10 full false Lobbying with Mark Joyce Mark Joyce talks about his work as a lobbyist in the state of Iowa and how political science helped prepare him for his career. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Mark Joyce talks about his work as a lobbyist in the state of Iowa and how political science helped prepare him for his career. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-13884685 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 821 1 9 full false Rachel Beardsley and Immigration Law Rachel Beardsley talks about how her political science major helped her in her career in the field of immigration law. She is now a partner at the world's largest immigration law firm. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Rachel Beardsley talks about how her political science major helped her in her career in the field of immigration law. She is now a partner at the world's largest immigration law firm. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-13680068 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1163 1 8 full false Rachel Lentz and Graduate School Rachel Lentz talks about her experience as a graduate student in political science at Iowa State, her research on Adam Smith, and her plans to pursue her Ph.D. at Notre Dame. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Rachel Lentz talks about her experience as a graduate student in political science at Iowa State, her research on Adam Smith, and her plans to pursue her Ph.D. at Notre Dame. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-13303892 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 868 1 7 full false Poli Sci and Business with John Holcombe John Holcombe, founder of Insights Marketing Group, talks about how  he got interested  in Latin America and research methods while studying political science at Iowa State.  After graduating he combined these interests as he pursued a career in market research and eventually started a successful company.  John is the 2023 winner of the Political Science Department Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> John Holcombe, founder of Insights Marketing Group, talks about how  he got interested  in Latin America and research methods while studying political science at Iowa State.  After graduating he combined these interests as he pursued a career in market research and eventually started a successful company.  John is the 2023 winner of the Political Science Department Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-13132388 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1043 1 6 full false State Government and Student Government with Morgan Fritz Morgan Fritz describes her experiences serving as president of Student Government and working in Des Moines for the Lt. Governor.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Morgan Fritz describes her experiences serving as president of Student Government and working in Des Moines for the Lt. Governor.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-13140131 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 859 1 5 full false The Pentagon and Natalia Rios Martinez Learn about what you can do in Political Science with Natalia Rios Martinez who will be working at the Pentagon and won a prestigious Truman Scholarship while a student at Iowa State. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Learn about what you can do in Political Science with Natalia Rios Martinez who will be working at the Pentagon and won a prestigious Truman Scholarship while a student at Iowa State. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-12603260 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 863 1 4 full false Local Government with Cody Neeper Burris and Daunte Thompson You can get involved in local government both as a student and after your graduate.  In this episode we talk to Cody Neeper Burris and Daunte Thompson.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> You can get involved in local government both as a student and after your graduate.  In this episode we talk to Cody Neeper Burris and Daunte Thompson.  For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-12913307 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 675 1 3 full false International Affairs with David Bartholomew Learn about a career in international affairs with David Bartholomew who in the 10 years since he graduated from Iowa State has served as a Senior National Security Advisory and is now working in international development, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Learn about a career in international affairs with David Bartholomew who in the 10 years since he graduated from Iowa State has served as a Senior National Security Advisory and is now working in international development, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-12913347 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1531 1 2 full true Internships with Anna Olson Learn about internships you can do as a political science major from Anna Olson, a recent graduate of Iowa State University.  Anna has done internships with a law firm, the Iowa House of Representatives, the Iowa Attorney General's Office, and the United States Senate.   For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Learn about internships you can do as a political science major from Anna Olson, a recent graduate of Iowa State University.  Anna has done internships with a law firm, the Iowa House of Representatives, the Iowa Attorney General's Office, and the United States Senate.   For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu. 

]]> Iowa State Political Science Department Buzzsprout-12912400 Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1114 1 1 full false