Campbell Conversations

Onondaga County legislature chair Nicole Watts and Majority Leader Nodesia Hernandez talk about their transition into the majority party, the shifting dynamics of their relationship with the county executive, and their legislative priorities regarding Micron, housing, and transparency.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon discusses the state of the county and future projects for the area.

Mehrzad Boroujerdi talks about the US and Israel's war with Iran. Boroujerdi is one of the leading experts on Iranian politics, and currently serves as the vice provost and dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Oxana Shevel, a professor of political science at Tufts University talks about her co-authored book, "Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States".

David Oppenheimer discusses the themes and origins of his book, “The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea.”

Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson talks about his book, “Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance.”

Will Barclay, New York State's 120th District Assemblyman and Assembly Minority Leader talks about stepping down from those positions.

Pollster John Zogby talks about the state of modern polling and the themes of his book, “Beyond the Horse Race: How to Read Polls and Why We Should.”

Nathan Sanders, a research affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, discusses his co-authored book, "Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship."

This week, Grant Reeher talks with Brandon Rottinghaus, professor of political science at the University of Houston.

Scholar Elaine Pagels joins Grant Reeher to discuss her book "Miracles and Wonder," exploring the historical mystery of Jesus and why his message of hope still resonates globally today.

Chris Libonati, Managing Editor at the online news publication Central Current talks about the mission of their site and its role in Central New York.

Outgoing Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh reflects on his time in office.

New York's 22nd District Congressman John Mannion discusses his first six months in office.

Craig Shirley talks about his book, "December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World."

Judith Enck discusses her book, co-written with Adam Mahoney, “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.”

The 1842 Rhode Island Rebellion: An overlooked fight for suffrage that sheds light on today's fiercest political conflicts. Host Grant Reeher speaks with historian Erik Chaput, author of "The People's Martyr."

Onondaga County legislators David Knapp (R) and Maurice Brown (D) discuss the recent county elections.

Assemblymember Pam Hunter (D) and Town of Salina Supervisor Nick Paro (R) discuss the recent election results.

New York Times reporter Ken Belson talks about his new book, "Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut."