Alexander Podkul is a PhD student studying American Government at Georgetown University. In addition to Mic, he has published at the Brookings Institution and writes regularly for the online blog Philanthropy Daily. Alexander's academic work focuses on campaigns and elections, stemming from his firsthand experience in the field. Much of his written work tackles broader issues of politics, public policy, and religion. He holds an MA in American Government and a BA in Theology and Government from Georgetown University.
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