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Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller provides commentary in this article on overcoming the filibuster.
"The crucial differences in Trump’s second impeachment trial" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller in The Guardian, "If the Democrats can gain with suburban voters by tying the incumbent Republican senators to Donald Trump for the next two years, it helps them keep the Senate and that’s the whole reason this trial is happening."
"What does the Biden administration mean for social work?" (Interview with Margaret Weir)
In this podcast interview, Wilson Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science Margaret Weir joins Andy McClenaghan to explore what the Biden administration will mean for social work in the USA.
"Biden’s press secretary Jen Psaki has embraced normalcy – is it working?" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller in The Guardian, "Jen Psaki has become must-see TV. I think many people are glued to these press conferences...It’s like being in a rainstorm after a drought."
"Market Mania" (Interview with Mark Blyth)
In this radio interview, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Mark Blyth explains the populist lingo around the GameStop situation on Wall Street, Robinhood and other day traders, and more.
This article cites a report by Opportunity Insights.
"Wall Street and the Short Selling Revolution Part 2" (Interview with Mark Blyth)
William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Mark Blyth appears on this podcast segment to discuss the "day-trading" insurrectionists to uncover who is actually in control, what human emotions are unleashed by the markets and what it all means for politics and economics.
Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg provides commentary in this article, arguing that the filibuster cools the legislative temperature and offers a degree of protection for whichever party is out of power.
"White House open to narrowing who qualifies for stimulus checks but keeping payments at $1,400 per person" (Commentary by John Friedman)
Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman offered commentary on the effectiveness of targeting stimulus payments to lower-income households.
"Gone Missing from Grand Strategy: Climate Change" (Written by Jeff Colgan)
Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Jeff Colgan penned this article on climate security, economic integration, and climate change.
Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman, “We’re seeing a pretty similar effect in how low-income households spent the stimulus in the first and second rounds and a smaller spending impact for high-income households...Low-income households have suffered by far the biggest economic shock. They need the help the most.”
"SouthCoast Matters #304 | Richard Arenberg Part 2" (Interview with Richard Arenberg)
Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg appears in this episode of South Coast Matters for a discussion centered around remaking democracy functional.
"Are political views shaped by personality traits?" (Commentary by Rose McDermott)
This article includes commentary from David and Marianna Fisher University Professor of International Relations Rose McDermott on how we develop our own individual political perspectives.
In this video, Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman discusses targeting stimulus payments to lower-income households and how to best support those who are struggling financially due to the pandemic.
"If There’s No Fear of Inflation, Why is GOP Against More Stimulus?" (Interview with Mark Blyth)
William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Mark Blyth appears in this podcast segment with Rana Foroohar to discuss, "If there were a real fear of inflation, there wouldn’t be such an appetite for long term government debt at what amounts to a negative interest rate."
"McConnell releases Schumer from filibuster promises, but left still pushes" (Commentary by Richard Arenberg)
Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy,Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg offered commentary on the future of the filibuster.
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller offered commentary on RI Governor Gina Raimondo's U.S. Senate confirmation hearing.
"McConnell wants the impeachment trial to be about Congress’s authority — not about loyalty to Trump" (co-written by Eric Patashnik)
Julis-Rabinowitz Professor of Public Policy Eric Patashnik co-wrote this piece on how McConnell may justify GOP votes to convict Trump without appearing to betray the party.
"3 Reasons Americans need more federal aid" (Commentary by John Friedman)
Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman provides commentary in this article on offering financial aid to those hit hardest by the pandemic.
"Debating the future of the filibuster" (Interview with Richard Arenberg)
Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg participated in a debate on the future of the filibuster and the merits of proposed reforms.
"The data behind 9 big challenges facing Biden" (Commentary by John Friedman)
“The [economic effect of the] pandemic was basically over for high-income workers by the middle of June. But low-income workers are still in the midst of a very, very serious recession,” comments Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman.
Professor of Political Science Corey Brettschneider provides commentary, "The fact that they have issued the subpoenas and have litigated all the way to the Supreme Court suggests that this is a very serious criminal investigation of the president."
Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg appeared on "Dan Yorke State of Mind" to discuss President Trump’s historic second impeachment for abuse of power and obstructing Congress alleging that he was responsible for inciting the mob that stormed the U.S Capitol.
"Students, faculty analyze what Biden’s cabinet means for America" (Commentary by Rose McDermott)
David and Marianna Fisher University Professor of International Relations Rose McDermott comments on Biden's cabinet choices.