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Each month, the PricePod bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering new perspectives on how public policy impacts our lives and communities. Our conversations with USC Price School faculty range far and wide, from issues like traffic gridlock and the homelessness crisis to the spiraling cost of healthcare and corruption in politics. Whether you're a policy wonk, a student, or simply curious about how research can change our world, the PricePod is your source for informed, engaging, and thought-provoking discussions. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as we explore the world of public policy, one episode at a time.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEach month, the PricePod bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering new perspectives on how public policy impacts our lives and communities. Our conversations with USC Price School faculty range far and wide, from issues like traffic gridlock and the homelessness crisis to the spiraling cost of healthcare and corruption in politics.
Recent episodes include "How the U.S. Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy" (9 March 2026, 31 minutes), "The Changing Nature of the Opioid Crisis" (1 October 2025, 43 minutes), and "The Pros and Cons of California's Direct Democracy" (10 September 2025, 27 minutes).
PricePod - Public Policy Conversations publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 23 episodes.
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PricePod - Public Policy Conversations is an education show with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #24
<p >Robert Price interviews tax professor Ray Madoff about how the tax code has been manipulated to benefit the ultra-wealthy -- and how it could be revised to create a healthier economy and a more just system of...
Episode #23
<p>The opioid epidemic has killed roughly 900,000 Americans since the year 1999. The crisis, though, looks much different today. Initially fueled by prescription painkillers, the epidemic was later shaped by heroin and...
Episode #22
<p>As Democrats and Republicans battle over redrawing congressional maps, California's system of direct democracy is once again in the spotlight. For over a century, California has allowed citizens to directly pass or...
Episode #21
<p>As Democrats and Republicans battle over redrawing congressional maps, California’s system of direct democracy is once again in the spotlight. For over a century, California has allowed citizens to directly pass or...
Episode #21
<p >As Democrats and Republicans battle over redrawing congressional maps, California’s system of direct democracy is once again in the spotlight. For over a century, California has allowed citizens to directly pass or...
Episode #20
<p>The United States is one of history's most notable democracies, yet the U.S. democratic system has been in decline for years, with reduced public trust, increasing polarization and low levels of voter turnout. Our...
Episode #19
<p>Rural America is often portrayed as a deteriorating place that's hopelessly divided from other parts of the country. But our guest, USC Price Professor Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, has researched rural America and...
Episode #18
<p> The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban employees of regulated companies, including drug manufacturers, from serving on the agency's advisory committees. The new policy is aimed at combating industry influence...
Episode #17
<p>The Los Angeles wildfires were one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, killing dozens of people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses. As catastrophes like this one become more common, we...
Episode #16
<p> The opioid epidemic has killed roughly 900,000 Americans since the year 1999 – and one of the factors that fueled the crisis was doctors overprescribing opioids to patients. Jason Doctor, a USC Price School...
Episode #15
<p >Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs – commonly known as DEI – have become a hot-button issue in U.S. politics. Many organizations launched or expanded DEI programs in the wake of George Floyd's murder by a...
Episode #14
<p >Owning a home has long been promoted as a tenet of the American Dream, but many Americans now find that dream out of reach. Last year, the share of first-time home buyers shrank to historic lows, according to the...
Episode #13
<p >With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House and Republicans retaking control of Congress, conservative policymakers are hoping to reshape the "administrative state." That's the collection of...
Episode #12
<p>Transportation is the largest direct source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., according to the EPA – with cars, trucks, ships, trains, and planes burning fossil fuels to move people and goods across the...
Episode #11
<p> Marijuana laws in the U.S. have changed rapidly over the past decade, with roughly half of states permitting adults to consume cannabis recreationally. Proponents say legalizing cannabis can reduce racial...
Episode #10
<p> We are a month away from the U.S. presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Polls have consistently shown the candidates locked in a tight race, suggesting that...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode, the PricePod goes to Hollywood. Since the turn of the century, dozens of states have collectively given billions of dollars in tax breaks for an unusual purpose: to subsidize the development of...
Episode #8
<p > Are you feeling happy today? California lawmakers want to know. A newly formed legislative committee is taking on an unusual public policy challenge: They want to make California residents happier. Our guest today...
Episode #7
<p>When it comes to politics, Americans don't agree on much these days, but they do agree that they don't like Congress. Just 16% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, according to a June Gallup poll...
Episode #6
<p>Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning into the podcast this year. We're taking a short break this summer to record new conversations that explore the impact of public policy with USC Price School faculty. In...
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