Apr 12, 202629 minS0
In this episode of UC3P’s The Forum, we speak with Brigadier General Zaiham Ab Halim of the Royal Malaysian Army about navigating the gap between military budget expectations and operational realities.<br /><br />Gen...
About this Podcast:
A policy potpourri, The Forum is a space to engage with a grab bag of fresh perspectives and new voices. Each episode features a member of UChicago's Harris policy community sharing their hallway conversations, the concept, intervention, or discussion that has their attention in the public policy space. It’s a West Wing walk and talk without the Sorkin script. Pull up a bench and join UC3P in: The Forum. Presented by the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts (UC3P).
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Booking probability
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What is The Forum about?
A policy potpourri, The Forum is a space to engage with a grab bag of fresh perspectives and new voices. Each episode features a member of UChicago's Harris policy community sharing their hallway conversations, the concept, intervention, or discussion that has their attention in the public policy space. It’s a West Wing walk and talk without the Sorkin script.
What has The Forum covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Between Budgetary Expectations and Reality: A Conversation with Brig. Gen. Zaiham, Royal Malaysian Army" (12 April 2026, 29 minutes), "Joe4Chicago" (3 April 2026, 48 minutes), and "The Gang is all Here" (12 January 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does The Forum publish?
The Forum publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Forum?
Booking probability for The Forum is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Forum requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Forum's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Forum?
The strongest fits for The Forum are Government & Politics. The Forum has a government audience.
About the host
The Forum is a government podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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The Forum
Joe4Chicago
Apr 3, 202648 minS0Joe Holberg, the first confirmed candidate for the next mayoral race for the city of Chicago, has graciously offered his time to discuss his experiences living in Chicago and what he feels should be the next steps taken...
Episode #1
The Gang is all Here
Jan 12, 202649 minS3Hey everyone! It's the New Executive Board! Cool dudes and dudettes introducing themselves and what we hope to accomplish in this organization rebirth! Get excited about a new era of podcasting and fun new episodes...
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The South China Sea Challenge: increasing ASEAN cooperation in a period of geopolitical uncertainty
May 14, 20259 minS0Join us for an insightful discussion with Surya Hardiansyah (MPP ’25), author of the Asian Policy Forum’s (APF) Silk Journal article, "Steering the Future South China Sea Geopolitical Dynamics from Past Perspectives."...
The Forum
A Conversation with David Chrisinger
May 23, 202355 minS0On this episode of The Forum, we welcome athor and Executive Director of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Writing Program David Chrisinger for a discussion of his new book, "The Soldier's Truth...
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- Mar 27, 202339 minS0
Charlie Lowe, Publisher of UC3P, is joined in the studio by his long-time friend and political communications expert Justin Giorgio to discuss the first round of Chicago's Mayoral election. Delving deep into the...
The Forum
A Conversation with Rudy Mehrbani
Feb 20, 202352 minS2On this episode of The Forum, we welcome the Democracy Fund's Senior Director of Governance Rudy Mehrbani in the studio for a discussion of government accountability and effectiveness. The conversation covers a series...
Episode #1
A Conversation with Liz Hempowicz
Nov 16, 202249 minS2On this episode of The Forum, we welcome Liz Hempowicz, the Project on Government Oversight's (POGO) Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, in studio for a conversation with Harris Student Graham Harwood. The...
- Aug 24, 202248 minS1
Hosts Zareen Hussein and Charlie Lowe interview human rights lawyer and professor, Dr. Teng Biao. Professor Biao provides an expert understanding of the current situation regarding the Uyghurs in Western China/Xinjiang...
- Aug 1, 202237 minS1
On this episode of the Forum, our host Shivani Shukla is joined by Eyal Frank, Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. Professor Frank works at the intersection of Economics...
- Apr 28, 202236 minS1
On this episode of the Forum, our host Elliot Danis is joined by James Cadogan, Executive Director of the National Basketball Association’s Social Justice Coalition. Together, they discuss the NBA’s public policy...
- Apr 6, 202238 minS1
In this Podcast Matt and Zak discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and US foreign policy, as well as how this affects United States energy policy.<br /><br />Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:<br...
- Mar 23, 202234 minS1
On todays episode Matt and Zak discuss the right, left and center of COVID and energy policy.<br /><br />Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:<br />Instagram: @uc3ppodcast<br />Twitter/X: @TheUC3P...
The Forum
Pilot
Mar 22, 202217 minS1Get to know the Forum in our pilot episode.<br /><br />Follow us on our socials for highlights, updates and more:<br />Instagram: @uc3ppodcast<br />Twitter/X: @TheUC3P <br />
Feb 8, 202227 minS1Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins Harris student Graham Harwood (MPP '23) to discuss his work on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI.) The conversation includes the importance of...
Recent guests
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Eyal Frank
Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy
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Mike Quigley
U.S. Representative, Squamish Residents for Responsible Development
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Brigadier General Zaiham Ab Halim
Royal Malaysian Army
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Rudy Mehrbani
Democracy Fund
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