#17 – The Evolution of US Political Conventions
Join us as we dive into the fascinating history of the national political conventions in the United States. From their humble beginnings to...
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#16 – Inside the World of Political Digital Marketing
In this episode of 'Research the News,' hosts Ray Abel and Ben Hardt are joined by Kevin Reynolds, a veteran of political digital marketing,...
#15 – The Evolution of the Vice Presidency: From John Adams to Modern Times
Join Ray and Ben in this episode of 'Research the News' as they dive into the fascinating history of the Vice Presidency in the United State...
#14 – VP Choices and Supreme Court Reforms
In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Ben Hardt tackle the latest political developments. They begin by examining the vic...
#13 – Introducing New Co-Host Ben Hardt
In this episode of Research the News, host Ray Abel is excited to introduce his new co-host, Ben Hardt. Ray and Ben, who have been friends f...
#12 – U.S. Foster Care System: Challenges and Solutions
In this episode of Research the News, Ray Abel is joined by Dr. Jennifer Jacobs and Renee Williams to explore the intricate world of the U.S...
#11 – Phonics and Youth Literacy with Kareem Weaver
In this episode of Research the News, host Ray Abel is joined by Kareem Weaver, Co-Founder of FULCRUM, to discuss the critical issue of lite...
#10 – Growing Up in Venezuela with Gonzalo Veloz
In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd are joined by Gonzalo Veloz, who recounts his experiences growing up...
#9 – Why are Americans Leaving the Church? (w. Michael Gungor of The Liturgists)
In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Caitlin Werth are joined by Michael Gungor, a Grammy-nominated Christian musician a...
#8 – Journalism Is Broken (The Fall of the Fourth Estate)
This week on Research the News, Ray Abel opens with a compelling monologue on the broken state of journalism, exploring how media consolidat...
#7 – Transgender Athletes
In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd welcome Dr. Jessica Scott, Associate Professor of Gender Studies at W...
#6 – Disagreeing Without Hate: Insights from Counselor Hannah Broadway
In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd welcome Hannah Broadway, a Licensed Professional Counselor, to explor...
#5 – Asian American Experiences and Media Coverage with Andrew Churchill
In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd engage in a candid conversation with Andrew Churchill about his exper...
#4 – Prison Reform: Insights from Caitlin Werth
This week on Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd are joined by Caitlin Werth to delve into the topic of prison reform. Caitl...
#3 – Judging Political Candidates and the Power of Apologies
This week on Research the News, Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd take a deep dive into the criteria we use to judge political candidates and publi...
#2 – Cancel Culture and Virtue Signaling: A Discussion with Peace Ike
This week on Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd are joined by Peace Ike to explore the intricate dynamics of cancel culture...
#1 – Critical Race Theory with Sidni Standard
Welcome to the new season of Research the News! In our relaunch episode, Ray Abel and our new co-host Gretchen Hurd dive into some of the mo...