Pike is a super chill professor that wants you to do well. Audio in lectures is recorded and slides are always posted. Your grade is based on three "policy briefs," which are essentially mini reports, weekly discussion posts, and a final annotated bibliography. Readings aren't always necessary and expectations are always set clearly. You don't have to spend over 3 hours a week outside of lecture to get an A. I'd definitely recommend Pike and this class!

Pike's classes are easy to follow and his little jokes keep the class light-hearted and entertaining. I have taken multiple classes with Pike and he is for the people, he has no intention of hurting people's GPA and grades generously. Overall I would take any type of class that Pike was teaching, but this course was particularly interesting. He navigated talking about politically charged topics in an appropriate and respectful manner.