Liz Dozier, CEO of Chicago Beyond, joined the Institute to discuss her path-breaking work to expand opportunities and possibilities for young people through education, youth safety, and wellness programs. This episode was recorded in March 2023.

Philip Taubman, a lecturer at Standford University, joined the Institute to discuss his book “In the Nation’s Service: The Life and Times of George Shultz” and one of his earlier books, “The Partnership: Give Cold Warriors and Their Quest to Ban the Bomb.” This episode was recorded in April 2023. Hosted by John Shaw. Produced and edited by Jaclyn Durcholz. This podcast is produced through a partnership with WSIU Public Radio.

Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and CEO of the NAFSA: Association of International Educators, joined the Institute to discuss the transformative power of international education and the importance of international exchange programs.

Margaret Croke, Illinois State Representative District 12, joins the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute to discuss her career in public service with John Shaw.

John Palfrey, president of the MacArthur Foundation, joined the Institute to discuss his wide-ranging career and the foundation's important work, including its commitment to supporting independent journalism with John Shaw.

Shannon McGregor, professor of journalism and poli-sci at UNC - Chapel Hill, discusses the impact of social media on journalism, politics and government in the U.S.

Description: Dr. Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director of the McCain Institute, discusses with John Shaw her career, the McCain Institute's commitment to advancing character-driven leadership around the world, and the national security challenges facing the United States.

Brian Rosenberg, author of "Whatever it is, I'm Against it: Resistance to Change in Higher Education," discusses the urgency and difficulty of reform in higher education.

John Hamre, American international relations scholar, former senior defense official, and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses foreign policy and national security issues with Institute Director John Shaw.

David Kindred discusses his memoir "My Home Team: A Sportswriter's Life and the Redemptive Power of Small-Town Girls Basketball" with Institute Director John Shaw.

Reverend Susan Hayward discusses religious literacy in international affairs and her research on women and peace-building. This was recorded in January 2023

Dick Simpson discusses his books "Democracy's Rebirth: The View From Chicago" and "Chicago's Modern Mayors: From Harold Washington to Lori Lightfoot" with Institute Director John Shaw.

On this edition of Simoncast, Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld discusses her path-breaking work on the intersection of democracy and security.

This time on Simoncast, Eliot Cohen discusses his new book, "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall," with Institute director John Shaw.

Historian Drew Gilpin Faust discusses her new memoir, "Necessary Trouble: Growing up at Midcentury," with Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Director John Shaw.

Miles Rapoport, Executive Director of 100% Democracy, discusses a plan to revitalize American democracy with Institute Director John Shaw on Simoncast.

On this edition of Simoncast, Liz Alderman and Institute Director John Shaw discuss the political, economic, and social turmoil cascading across Europe.

Simoncast host John Shaw of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute speaks with the Executive Director of Foreign Affairs, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan.

Author Ira Shapiro discusses his books “The Last Great Senate: Courage and Statesmanship in Times of Crisis,” “Broken: Can the Senate Save Itself and the Country?” and “The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America.”