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In this episode, Prof. Jos Raadschelders, Editor-in-Chief of Public Administration Review, speaks with Prof. Don S. Lee from Sungkyunkwan University about his latest research article, "Bureaucratic Professionalization and Cabinet Management: How Civil Servants in Presidential Democracies Are Treated Differently."

Prof. Lee’s research examines how bureaucratic professionalization influences presidential strategies for appointing and managing cabinet members. Using evidence from four Asian democracies, he demonstrates that higher levels of bureaucratic professionalization make it more likely for bureaucrats to secure and retain cabinet posts in critical policy areas. Conversely, lower levels of professionalization reduce their chances of being appointed to these roles.

We apologize for any unclear segments of the episode caused by unexpected recording issues. To explore Prof. Lee’s findings further, read the full article on the Public Administration Review website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/puar.13773. We encourage you to share your thoughts or questions with us or the author.

On PAR is a Podcast produced by the editorial team of Public Administration Review, the #1 academic journal of public administration.

Host: Jos Raadschelders, Katherine Willoughby, Hongtao Yi
Management Analyst: Preston Phillips
Postcast Editor: Jessica Rao
Associate Editor for Digital and Social Media: Chengxin-Michael Xu

Find more articles about public administration at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15406210

The third issue of Public Administration Review in 2024 includes work by senior scholars, Kutsal Yesilkagit (Leiden University, The Netherlands), Michael Bauer (European University Institute, Italy), Guy Peters (University of Pittsburgh, USA), and Jon Pierre (University of Gothenburg, Sweden). In this podcast, Peters, Pierre, and Yesilkagit discuss modern liberal democracy, its vulnerabilities, and the gradual erosion of democratic institutions. To protect liberal democracy, they propose a Guardian State that embraces liberal principles while defending against illiberal tendencies. They emphasize that structural measures at the individual and organizational levels are essential to fortify foundations of the State to protect liberal democracy against evolving threats. The scholars argue that bureaucracy plays a critical role in preserving the core principles of democracy.

On PAR is a Podcast produced by the editorial team of Public Administration Review, the #1 academic journal of public administration.

Host: Jos Raadschelders, Katherine Willoughby, Hongtao Yi
Management Analyst: Preston Phillips
Postcast Editor: Jessica Rao
Associate Editor for Digital and Social Media: Chengxin-Michael Xu

Find more articles about public administration at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15406210

The first issue of Public Administration Review in 2024 includes work by early career scholars, Karen Sweeting (University of Rhode Island, USA) and Brittany "Brie" Haupt (Virginia Commonwealth University, USA). 

In this episode, the two discuss their research about the negative implications of neutrality in bureaucratic systems and public service. They explain neutrality as an organizational barrier that hinders centering the human experience and ensuring equity in outcomes. They propose an action-oriented, learning-focused approach to raise the consciousness of those in public service.

Read the full article published on Public Administration Review here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/puar.13641

On PAR is a Podcast produced by the editorial team of Public Administration Review, the #1 academic journal of public administration.

Host: Jos Raadschelders, Katherine Willoughby, Hongtao Yi
Management Analyst: Preston Phillips
Postcast Editor: Jessica Rao
Associate Editor for Digital and Social Media: Chengxin-Michael Xu

Find more articles about public administration at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15406210