# hpr (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hpr. Page: Feed: --- ## [An Interview with Professor Derek Penslar](https://harvardpolitics.com/podcasts-new/an-interview-with-professor-derek-penslar) _2025-11-17 · Harvard Political Review_ In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Harvard Professor Derek Penslar about the history of Israel/Palestine and its current political situation. Can historical injustices be rectified? Is this really an “age old” conflict? Is there a clear path forward? Tune in to hear some perspectives on these questions! This episode was hosted by Tristan Martinez and produced by Sophia… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/15dc3799-b00d-4df3-b7cd-25361772a9fb.mp3) ## [Indecision or Disillusionment? Understanding the Rise of the US Independent with Melanie Goldberg](https://harvardpolitics.com/podcasts-new/indecision-or-disillusionment-understanding-the-rise-of-the-us-independent-with-melanie-goldberg) _2025-11-07 · Harvard Political Review_ In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Melanie Goldberg ’29 on her recent article about political party loyalty and why it has recently been shaken. Is the era of unwavering party loyalty over? How has Donald Trump contributed to the rise of the Independent Party? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review! This episode was hosted by… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/74e31608-f520-42ed-8fc1-fba53123d325.mp3) ## [Good Intentions Gone Bad: Discussing Canada’s C-18 Bill with Anastasia Liacos](https://harvardpolitics.com/podcasts-new/good-intentions-gone-bad-discussing-canadas-c-18-bill-with-anastasia-liacos) _2025-10-15 · Harvard Political Review_ Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Anastasia Liacos '29 on her recent article about Canada’s controversial Bill C-18 and why it is the newest threat to Canadian democracy. How can we protect Journalists on social media without limiting the spread of information? How does this bill contribute to an uninformed electorate that… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3eee07fc-8096-4588-8a7d-3b07ef3389ad.mp3) ## [Trump vs. Harvard: Adding Historical Context and Discourse with Gracie Taub](https://harvardpolitics.com/podcasts-new/trump-vs-harvard-adding-historical-context-and-discourse-with-gracie-taub) _2025-10-06 · Harvard Political Review_ Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host, Tristan Martinez '28, converses with Gracie Taub '29 on her recent article about President Trump and his recent attacks towards Harvard University. Has there been other times in history where the US President has retaliated against students or universities? How does this practice contribute to conversations surrounding higher… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa834d45-a489-41c2-81c5-5b95cdcba66f.mp3) ## [Voter disenfranchisement and political polarization with Ethan Edwards](https://harvardpolitics.com/podcasts-new/voter-disenfranchisement-and-political-polarization-with-ethan-edwards) _2025-10-01 · Harvard Political Review_ Welcome back to the second season of HPR Talk! In this episode, Host Tristan Martinez '28 converses with Ethan Edwards '29 on his recent article about dual-party primary elections. What groups does this system disenfranchise? How does this practice contribute to political polarization? Tune in to hear more about this article and others from the Harvard Political Review! This episode was Hosted by… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3e5fc8ec-d832-4ee3-a1dc-46346e9c8134.mp3) ## [Are You Feminine Enough?](https://harvardpolitics.com/podcasts-new/are-you-feminine-enough) _2025-02-12 · Harvard Political Review_ Women shaving their body hair is currently as normalized as brushing your teeth, but this was not always the cultural norm. Listen in to learn about the history of body hair removal and how the media, specifically shaving commercials, have interfaced with cultural norms and feminism, from the 1960s to today. This podcast was written and produced by Sophia Mills. Music is by Filo Starquez. More… [Listen](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0c048e5d-fb55-495b-a342-b6783cac1f05/hpr-body-hair-converted.mp3)