Hobby Talks

About 

Hobby Talks is a podcast series from the Hobby School of Public Affairs produced in partnership with the M.D. Anderson Library at the University of Houston. Hosted by Dean Jim Granato and Hobby School faculty, the podcast features timely conversations on politics and policy with experts, scholars and those guiding the most complex challenges facing our region and state.  

Launched in Nov. 2024, Hobby Talks expands the school’s access to thought-provoking discussions and encourages cross-disciplinary dialogue on relevant issues. 

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New episodes premiere during the fall and spring semesters. Tune in on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. 

Episodes

Knowledge Over Noise with Chris Stirewalt

In this episode of Hobby Talks, political commentator Chris Stirewalt discusses the evolving media landscape, political polarization, the midterm elections and the importance of engaging across differences with Brandon Williams of the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center on Ethics and Leadership. Stirewalt visited the University of Houston for a public lecture hosted by the Center.

Stirewalt is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on politics, voting trends, public opinion and the media. He also contributes to The Dispatch and hosts "The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt" on NewsNation. He is the author of "Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back."