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Viking Reflections: International Students on Political Uncertainty

Podcast Editor Olivia Brost speaks with international students Melissa Avelino Dos Santos and Gabi Jancikova to discuss how the new federal administration will affect their lives in the United States.

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Viking Reflections: Post-election conversations

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After a contentious election cycle, Donald Trump won the presidency, and Republicans gained control of the House and Senate. Olivia Brost sits down with Provost Joel Johnson and Republican and Democrat student voters to get their thoughts and feelings on the election.