Illinois Policy Unpacked
Illinois Policy Unpacked, presented by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois System, brings expert insights into the pressing public policy issues shaping Illinois and beyond. Each episode features faculty from one of our three universities who break down complex topics, offering informed analysis to elevate the policy conversation.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Illinois Policy Unpacked
Latest Episodes
How COVID relief funds changed Illinois schools (with Craig De Voto)
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen Chandler speaks with Craig De Voto, research assistant professor at the Learning Sciences Research Institute at the University of Illinois Chicago. De Voto unpacks how Illinois ...
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How parties really view ranked choice voting (with Brian Gaines)
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, host Kristen Chandler speaks with Brian Gaines, Honorable W. Russell Arrington Professor in State Politics for the University of Illinois system. Gaines details his latest policy analysis exploring p...
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The cost of keeping Illinois moving (with Richard Funderburg and Paula Worthington)
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Richard Funderburg, professor of public management and policy at the University of Illinois Springfield, and Paula Worthington, senior policy advisor at the Civic Federation an...
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Unseen but essential: How caregiver policies impact healthcare with Mina Raj
In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Mina Raj, assistant professor of kinesiology and community health at Illinois, stresses the importance of integrating caregivers into the healthcare system. She highlights how implementing the CARE A...
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