At the Square
At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) podcast channel. You'll find our series 'Both Sides', Student podcast episodes, and live event recordings. At the Square podcasts cover topics that correspond to APS programs and events while providing context and additional information on the issues. Episodes feature fact-based, civil conversations between experts and APS staff members.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
Both Sides #41: Will Democrats Win or Lose in 2022?
In Episode #41 of Both Sides, Allan gives an update about his second dose of the vaccine. Mike and Allan share perspective on a recent article that features an interview with pollster David Shor and …
Both Sides #40: A Review of the Impeachment Trial and A Recent Ezra Klein Op-ed
In Episode #40 of Both Sides, Mike asks Allan to explain a recent blog post that highlighted Senator Mitch McConnell's closing remarks at the Senate Impeachment Hearing of Former President Donald J. …
Both Sides #39: Cocktails and Politics with Senator John Danforth
Both Sides #38: Receiving the Vaccine
In Episode #38 of Both Sides, Allan recounts his recent experience receiving the COVID 19 vaccine, answering Mike's questions about the logistics, notable side effects, and the emotional impact. The …
Both Sides #37: Setting the Tone for Unity
In Both Sides Episode #37, Mike and Allan debrief on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mike and Allan discuss Biden's first 100 days, sharing thoughts on the u…
Both Sides #36: The Case for Impeachment and a Vaccine Progress Review
In Episode #36 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the second Impeachment of President Trump in the House of Representatives and the permanent removal of his Twitter account. Mike explains why Twit…
Both Sides #35: Chaos at the Capitol
Who should be held accountable? In Episode #35 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share frustrations and reactions to the mob of rioters that breached the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021 to pre…
Both Sides #34: Farewell 2020
In the last episode of 2020, Episode #34 features a dive into the headlines including, but not limited: to the op-ed written in the Wall Street Journal about First-Lady Elect's (Dr. Jill Biden) title…
Both Sides #33: The #ComingTogetherProject
In Episode #33, Mike and Allan discuss an editorial Allan wrote in the Kansas City Star featuring a call to action. He wants all Americans to talk with folks across the aisle to help bridge political…
Both Sides #32: The Transition of Power and the Arrival of a COVID-19 Vaccine
In Episode #32 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan catch up on current events but primarily focus on the arrival of a coronavirus vaccine and the ongoing transition of power from the Trump Administration t…
Both Sides #31: The President's Claim of an Illegitimate Election
In Episode #31 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share thoughts on the evolution of President Trump's claims about election fraud and what those claims mean for our democracy. Mike and Allan also discuss…
Both Sides #30: COVID-19 aid, Cancel Culture, and Post-Election Analysis
In Episode #30 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the aftermath of the election, the state of the presidency, and the remaining Senate seats to be filled. What will happen to President Trump in th…
Special Student Initiative Episode: Cancel Culture
This special episode of At the Square features American Public Square at Jewell’s (APS) Fall 2020 Intern Team comprising of Luke Dema, Charisma Sewell, Jaycee Roe, Pria Jean-baptiste, Zachary Mertes,…
Both Sides #29: 2020 Election Results and Reconciliation
Both Sides Episode #29, recorded in front of a live virtual audience on November 4th, 2020 via Zoom Webinar and Facebook Live. Find the video recording and more at At the Square. This episode feature…
Both Sides #28: 2020 Election Predictions and Local Ballots
In Both Sides Episode #28, Mike and Allan discuss their predictions for the upcoming General Election and explore Kansas and Missouri local ballots and initiatives. Specifically, the conversation cov…
Both Sides #27: Current Events Download
In Episode #27 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan begin by sharing reactions to Evening at the Square 2020 feat. The Lincoln project. Following that, Mike and Allan dive into a discussion of the Amy Coney…
Both Sides #26: The Lincoln Project
In Episode #26 of Both Sides, Allan and Allison talk with Co-founders of The Lincoln Project, who will be featured at American Public Square at Jewell's Virtual Evening at the Square 2020 event on 10…
Both Sides #25: RBG and The Future of SCOTUS
In Episode #25 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what it means for the future of The Supreme Court of the United States. Will Democrat…
Both Sides #24: Cocktails and Politics with Terry Nelson
Episode #24 of Both Sides features a recording of American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) LIVE virtual series 'Cocktails and Politics'. In a discussion moderated by Both Side's cohosts Allan Katz an…
Both Sides #23: Season Two
Episode #23 marks the launch of Season Two of Both Sides with some time spent catching up on what happened during our two week break and a discussion about how Immigration is affecting the 2020 elect…