In this episode, host Connor Hand sits down to speak with Ben Marrison, BGSU '85 alumnus. Marrison has had a prolific career in journalism, reporting for the Toledo Blade, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and later serving as editor for the Columbus Dispatch. Following his role as editor, he joined Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's staff as Director of Communications, and later as Chief of Staff for Yost.

In this episode, Anna McRay sits down to speak with Beverly Evans Smith, who is an inducted member of the BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni. She retired as the assistant commissioner and Georgia state director for adult education and GED testing through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Mrs. Smith was also the twenty-sixth National President and CEO for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She has had an extensive career spanning multiple leadership positions and dedicates herself to advocating for higher education and leadership development.Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from our experienced guest. Subscribe for more interviews with prominent figures in politics and our community! ~~~~~~~~~~ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgsu_depo/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BGSUDePo X: https://x.com/bgsu_depo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bgsu_depoLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bgsu-depo-35b593330Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1716301342465496/ ~~~~~~~~~~ Have Ideas about a new episode? Reach out to policyresearch@bgsu.edu Our Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/democracy-and-public-policy-research-network.htmlEach episode is created through the research, writing, editing, and audio engineering of BGSU students.

In this episode, host Connor Hand sits down with Zack Space, who has spent his career as a lawyer and public servant for Ohio. He served as a Congressional Representative for Ohio's 18th District, and is the founder and current President of Sunday Creek Horizons, an advocacy and consultancy group based in Southeastern Ohio. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from our experienced guest. Subscribe for more interviews with prominent figures in politics!

In this episode, Anna McRay sits down with Ohio’s current Attorney General, Dave Yost, who has spent his career in public service throughout Ohio. He served as a county Auditor and Prosecutor in the County of Delaware, Ohio, and has also served as Ohio’s State Auditor. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from our experienced guest. Subscribe for more interviews with prominent figures in politics! #attorneygeneral #ohio #podcast #interview~~~~~~~~~~ Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgsu_depo/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BGSUDePo X: https://x.com/bgsu_depo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bgsu_depoLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bgsu-depo-35b593330Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1716301342465496/ ~~~~~~~~~~ Have Ideas about a new episode? Reach out to policyresearch@bgsu.edu Our Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/democracy-and-public-policy-research-network.htmlEach episode is created through the research, writing, editing, and audio engineering of BGSU students.

In this episode, Anna McRay speaks with Dr. Katie Stygles, Bowling Green State University's Chief Compliance Officer.

Dr. Stygles is BGSU's campus expert on all the ways that the university has adopted the new law, Advance Ohio Higher Education, also known as Senate Bill One (SB1), which was enacted on June 27th this past summer. Do not miss this opportunity to hear from our knowledgable guest. Subscribe for more informing conversations of importance with experts!

In this episode, Connor Hand interviews Dr. Ray Marvin. As a Bowling Green State University Alum from the class of 1960, Dr. Marvin was a member of SICSIC, Omicron Delta Kappa, Falcon Marching Band, and Student Government. He earned a law degree from the University of Michigan and went on to be an Air Force Judge Advocate, Ohio assistant attorney general, and a telecommunications entrepreneur.

In this episode, co-hosts Connor Hand and Anna McRay interview George Beebe. Mr. Beebe is a Grand Strategy Director for the Quincy Institute, a trans-partisan "action tank" working across partisan divides to achieve peace through diplomacy. Mr. Beebe has also spent more than two decades in government as an analyst, diplomat, and policy advisor, including as CIA Russian Desk Director. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from our experienced guest!

In this season finale podcast episode of Democracy Exchange, the old interns reflect on their experiences and share their hopes for the program's future. Join us as we introduce the new interns and say goodbye to a successful first season. Don't miss out on meeting the faces behind the scenes and subscribe for more political insights!