Join Kelsey every week where she discusses politics relevant to Laurier students!
The Political Impact - WLU Governing Board: Interview with Mohammad Abu-Rshaid
Mar 21, 2023 • 00:32:01
On today’s episode of the Political impact Kelsey interviews Brantford campus SU chair elect Mohammad Abu-Rshaid. The two discuss the importance of student leadership and how Mohammad plans to implement policy to make positive changes here at Laurier! Check it out!
The Political Impact - Political Active Youth
Mar 14, 2023 • 00:25:44
This week’s episode, Kelsey is joined by Vanessa (Niki) a political active student from Athens, Greece. The two discuss Vanessa academic and political ambitions, the benefits from studying abroad and how other students can get involved in politics around the world! Niki’s story furthers the podcast theme that no matter…
The Political Impact - Interview with Blair Cullen: Canadian Regionalism
Mar 7, 2023 • 00:47:21
Does regionalism effect Canadians view of the country? On this week’s episode of The Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Blair Cullen to discuss the history of Canadian regional cleavages and how it impacts students. Blair outlines his academic career as he works towards his PHD and explains what…
The Political Impact - Interview with Dr. Carl Rihan: What is Happening in Iran
Feb 28, 2023 • 00:40:03
On today’s episode of the Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Carl Rihan from the school Sciences Po Lille in France! Dr. Rihan research specializes in both middle eastern affairs and international relations. The episode focuses on the current conflict and situation in Iran and why students should stay…
The Political Impact - Interview with Mason Fitzpatrick: WLU Instructional Assistant Union
Feb 7, 2023 • 00:27:54
This week on the Political Impact, we are discussing one of the most important pillars of political participation; unions! Kelsey interviews fellow Golden Hawk, Mason Fitzpatrick and he shares his mission to create an undergraduate instructional assistant labor union here at Wilfrid Laurier University. The two discuss about how students…
The Political Impact - Interview with Student Union's President Elect Meghan Spenler
Jan 31, 2023 • 00:21:56
That’s right, Laurier, “The Political Impact” has returned! Radio Laurier’s 2022 “Show of the Year” is back, hosted by fellow Golden Hawk Kelsey Hickman. This week, the show welcomes Megan Spenler, the recently elected student union’s 2023 president, to discuss her campaign experience and goals for Laurier next year. The…
The Political Impact Ep. 11 - Top Three: The Uyghur Minority, Mask Mandates and St. Patrick's Day
Mar 14, 2022 • 00:34:44
In this week’s episode of the Political impact, Rushi and Kelsey discuss the top three political topics of the week. The two hold an insightful conversation about the lack of action by the international community to protect minority rights in China, the evolving mask requirements in Ontario and more! We…
The Political Impact Ep. 10 - WLU Senate; Interview with student leader Evan Cameron
Mar 7, 2022 • 00:31:12
In this week’s episode, Kelsey and Rushi sit down with recent WLU senate elect Evan Cameron. Cameron is a political science major at Laurier with a passion for public policy and all things politics. The three discuss the importance of student government at University and how students can get involved.
The Political Impact - Top Three: Ukraine Invasion, Chip Disputes and Substance Abuse Programs
Feb 28, 2022 • 00:34:28
The Political Impact Ep. 8 - Political Definitions and Terms: A Crash Course
Jan 31, 2022 • 00:30:27
In this episode, host Kelsey Hickman gives listeners a crash course of some of the most used political buzzwords and terms in our social arena. Learn, define, debate and discuss! From defining political apathy to explaining some of the most recently discussed Canadian fundamental freedoms, this episode is set to encourage Laurier…