Olive Gardner

Podcasting, philosophy, and public policy enthusiast. Currently working on file storage with Banyan.


My Projects

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Augustine’s Will

2021-2022/Philosophy B.A. Thesis Project

Wrote a philosophy paper analyzing Augustine of Hippo’s conception of the will and its freedom. Awarded special honors.

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History, Heritage, and Healing

2020-2021/Public Policy B.A. Thesis

Researched and wrote a case study investigating public-private relations and the evolving significance of the John C. Calhoun Monument in Charleston. Awarded special honors.

Completed solo podcast episode joining research on the work of Chicago’s Coalition to End Money Bond with clips from interviews.

Radio Iowa Contributions

2019 / Iowa Project 2019 Fellow

Reported on lead-up to 2020 Iowa Caucuses, contributing over 30 stories on the presidential race and Iowa State Fair to Radio Iowa and affiliate stations.

Injustice Anywhere

2017/Podcast series

Completed solo podcasting project investigating the school-to-prison pipeline in Charleston, S.C. Coupled with research paper analyzing the use of podcasting in advocacy work.

More coming soon…

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