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Poli Cyclones

Poli Cyclones

Written by: Iowa State Political Science Department
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This podcast podcast explores the ways students and alumni of the Political Science Department at Iowa State are making a difference.

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  • Sam Johnston on State Government and Data Analysis

    Sam Johnston on State Government and Data Analysis
    Dec 10 2025

    Sam Johnston talks about her B.A. and M.A. in political science at ISU helped prepare her to work for the Iowa Department of Management as a Justice Systems Analyst. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State, click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu
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    20 mins
  • Matthew Gleason on National Security and Military Service

    Matthew Gleason on National Security and Military Service
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode we hear from Captain Matthew Gleason, U.S. Navy, about how political science helped prepare him for positions of leadership and provided frameworks for thinking through complex national security issues and strategies. For more information about the political science department at Iowa State click here. Email us feedback or ideas for new episodes at policyclones@iastate.edu
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    19 mins
  • Jillian Carlson on Higher Education Policy

    Jillian Carlson on Higher Education Policy
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode we talk with Jillian Carlson who is the state relations officer for Iowa State University. She talks about her experiences working in political campaigns, for the state legislature, and in higher education.
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    12 mins
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