Illinois Policy Unpacked, presented by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois System, brings expert insights into the pressing public policy issues shaping Illinois and beyond. Each episode features faculty from one of our three universities who break down complex topics, offering informed analysis to elevate the policy conversation.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIllinois Policy Unpacked, presented by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois System, brings expert insights into the pressing public policy issues shaping Illinois and beyond. Each episode features faculty from one of our three universities who break down complex topics, offering informed analysis to elevate the policy conversation.
Recent episodes include "Teaching Ethics in Government: Lessons from the Michael Madigan case (with Steve Schwinn)" (29 October 2026, 22 minutes), "20 Minutes to Improve Wellbeing: School Mindfulness (with Jacinda Dariotis)" (24 September 2026, 20 minutes), and "The future of math: Inside Illinois' new statewide numeracy plan (with Phi Nguyen and Erica Mason)" (14 July 2026, 18 minutes).
Illinois Policy Unpacked publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Illinois Policy Unpacked is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Illinois Policy Unpacked requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Illinois Policy Unpacked's contact route on record: public web form.
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Illinois Policy Unpacked is an education podcast with 13 episodes published.
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What does ethical leadership look like in public service, and how can students learn to recognize it? In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen Chandler speaks with Steve Schwinn, an affiliate of the...
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On this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked , Jacinda Dariotis, professor of human development and family studies at Illinois, discusses her research on how just 20 minutes a week of low-cost mindfulness and relaxation...
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Illinois has launched a new statewide numeracy plan aimed at strengthening math education for students across the state. In this episode, researchers Phi Nguyen (UIC) and Erica Mason (Illinois) discuss the reasoning...
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<p>In this episode, pediatric anesthesiologist Helen Lee discusses the vital role fluoridated water plays in preventing tooth decay and protecting children's health. Drawing on her experience caring for children...
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<p>In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Eve Rips, an assistant professor at UIC Law, shines a light on the consequences of K-12 discipline records in college admissions and professional licensure. Rips...
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<p>In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen Chandler speaks with Craig De Voto, research assistant professor at the Learning Sciences Research Institute at the University of Illinois Chicago. De Voto...
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<p>In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen Chandler speaks with Brian Gaines, Honorable W. Russell Arrington Professor in State Politics for the University of Illinois system. Gaines details his latest...
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<p>In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, <b>Richard Funderburg</b>, professor of public management and policy at the University of Illinois Springfield, and <b>Paula Worthington</b>, senior policy advisor at the...
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<p>In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Mina Raj, assistant professor of kinesiology and community health at Illinois, stresses the importance of integrating caregivers into the healthcare system. She highlights...
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<p>In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Jeremy Riel, assistant professor of educational psychology at UIC, dives into the evolving AI policy landscape in Illinois. He highlights the goals of IGPA’s new science...
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<p>In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Julian Rief, an associate professor of finance at the Gies College of Business at Illinois, unpacks his latest analysis on Illinois air pollution. We dive into how...
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<p>This episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast is a special one. We sat down with our three Charles P. Wolff interns, (also affectionately known as "the Wolffs") Aparna Ramakrishnan, Cecilia Espinosa, and...
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<p>In this episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, we meet Fred Wertheimer, the "dean of campaign finance reform," in Washington DC to discuss ongoing challenges in American political finance. Wertheimer has...
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<p>In this episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Coppess, an associate professor of agricultural policy at Illinois, to discuss the potential impact of recently proposed tariffs on...
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