Policy and Governance Perspectives

  • October 14, 2025

    We are recording this episode on October 3rd, 2025, in the middle of a federal government shutdown. Although this episode will not air until October 15, 2025, there is still a lot to be covered. My co-host is my colleague, Dr. Jeremy Mayer. Jerry is a Professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and Director of the Master's and PhD Program in Political Science.

  • October 14, 2025

    In an era of political division, two former Virginia governors prove that collaboration and integrity still have a place in leadership. Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Schar School's official podcast, "Policy and Governance Perspectives!" In this compelling discussion, we have the privilege of sitting down with two extraordinary public servants and former governors of Virginia, Robert McDonnell and Terry McAuliffe.