Vanderbilt College Republicans

Episode 8: Twenty Years of Change at Vanderbilt with Professor Leigh Scheer

Dr. Leigh Scheer joins the podcast to reflect on how campus politics and dialogue have shifted over the past twenty years and how those changes influence everyday life on campus. A 21-year member of the Vanderbilt faculty, Dr. Scheer is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and a Principal Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College. She has spent more than two decades teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental and educational psychology and contributing in many other roles across the university. Drawing on both experience and perspective, this episode offers rare insight into the political realities shaping Vanderbilt today.

Episode 7: Jayla Thomas- Running for Office and the Future of Tennessee

Jayla Thomas, candidate for Tennessee House District 55, joins us for an engaging conversation and behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run for office. They discuss Jayla’s decision to enter the race, the work involved in building a campaign from the ground up, and the priorities she believes will shape Tennessee’s future. They discuss the importance of young people getting politically involved and the older generation taking on the role of mentors. If you’ve ever thought about running for office or ways to get active in the political world, this episode is for you!

Episode 6: Faith, Femininity, and Marriage in Modern Culture

RaeAnna and Reagan sit down to discuss modern femininity, traditional marriages, and the shifting gender roles shaping today’s cultural landscape. They break down the controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, Vogue’s trend of degrading men and healthy relationships, the Supreme Court justice who couldn’t define “woman,” and examine the rise of pronoun culture among young people. They reflect on how their Christian faith calls them to embrace womanhood not as a constraint but as a source of strength and beauty.

Episode 5 - ICE: The Hard Cases and The Hard Questions

RaeAnna and Danny sit down to discuss their takes on ICE and the current immigration efforts in the country. They share similar views but split on some interesting points along the way. They dive into the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, as well as 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Tune in to hear a deeper look at the issue, mixed with humor, controversial Grammy insights, and a new suggested ICE reform. You don’t want to miss it — listen now!