Closing Bell Podcast

  • Suez Canal Blockage and Global Supply Chains - featuring Dr. Heidi Schweizer

    Published on April 2, 2021
    Dr. Heidi Schweizer of NC State explains the economic significance of the Suez Canal blockage and discusses ways to increase the resilience of global shipping infrastructure.

  • All Things Hemp - Featuring Christie Apple

    Published on March 11, 2021
    "Cropscout" Christie Apple joins Aleks and Trey to discuss her in-field work with hemp in the Midwestern United States.

  • Understanding College Student Food Security - Featuring Drs. Meg Bruening and Brenna Ellison

    Published on February 19, 2021
    This week, Aleks and Trey talk with Dr. Brenna Ellison from the University of Illinois and Dr. Meg Bruening from Arizona State about their work toward understanding and eliminating food insecurity on University campuses across the United States.

  • Politics and the Media featuring Dr. Kevin Munger

    Published on February 12, 2021
    Dr. Kevin Munger describes the new media landscape - from national news to social media - and its impact on politics and polarization.

  • Ag Policy in a New Administration

    Published on February 5, 2021
    Aleks and Trey interview Jonathan Coppess, assistant professor at the University of Illinois, who discusses his role on the Biden USDA transition team and the state of ag policy.

Closing Bell Videos

Michigan State University
  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.

The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).