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A bipartisan research and teaching institute at The University of Akron, dedicated to increasing understanding of the political process with special emphasis on political parties, grassroots activity, and ethical behavior.

Episodes

The Bliss Angle - "State of the Races"

August 31, 2016 • 30 mins

In this week's episode of the Bliss Angle, Bliss Institute students Alex Pavloff and Sarah Yusufi discuss the state of the 2016 election races not only in Ohio, but also in other states through the country. The topics discussed were the current state of the Ohio Senate race between Ted Strickland and Rob Portman, as well as other contested Congressional races, and the current state of the general election between Hillary Clinton an...

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The Bliss Angle - "Trump Rally"

August 23, 2016 • 19 mins

In this week's episode of the Bliss Angle, graduate student Alex Pavloff and Bliss Director John Green discuss the Donald Trump rally that occurred at the University of Akron on August 22, 2016. The topics discussed were what are the advantages Trump gives to working white voters in Ohio, how he appeals to non-white voters in Ohio, and how his rally speech differed from previous speeches.

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The Bliss Angle - "General Election Discussion"

August 11, 2016 • 19 mins

In this week's episode, we interview Bliss Institute Director, Dr. John Green, on the state of the 2016 general presidential election. The topics discussed are whether the Trump campaign has derailed, whether third party candidates will make a big affect to the election, and what the conventions did to help both candidates.

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The Bliss Angle - "RNC & DNC"

August 4, 2016 • 28 mins

In this week's episode, Bliss Institute students, Sarah Yusufi and Caleb Anderson, talk about their experiences at the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention.

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"RNC Convention"

July 14, 2016 • 16 mins

In this week's episode, we interview Dr. David Cohen on what to expect at the 2016 Republican National Convention. He discussed who he believes Donald Trump's Vice Presidential pick would be, along with what is going to be happening at the Convention itself.

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Bliss Angle - "Earned Media"

June 29, 2016 • 17 mins

In this week's episode, we interview Dr. Steve Brooks of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics. He discussed the importance of the media in the presidential race and what candidates need to do to receive media attention.

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The Bliss Angle - "Minority Parties"

June 23, 2016 • 17 mins

This episode, we interviewed the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics Director, Dr. John Green. He discussed the impact of minority parties in national elections and how this year's election could be important for any third-party candidates.

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Bliss Angle - "International Campaign Fellowship"

June 15, 2016 • 15 mins

This episode we interviewed Jerry Austin - The Director of the International Campaign Fellowship. He discussed the one of a kind program that the Bliss Institute is offering this summer for intenrational students. Producer: David J. Matheny

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Episodes

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The Bliss Angle - "General Election Discussion"

The Bliss Angle - "RNC & DNC"

"RNC Convention"

Bliss Angle - "Earned Media"

The Bliss Angle - "Minority Parties"

Bliss Angle - "International Campaign Fellowship"

Popular Podcasts

The Bliss Angle - "State of the Races"

The Bliss Angle - "Trump Rally"