December 28, 2017 Vox
Professor Eric Patashnik in Vox, "Eventually, the war over Obamacare will end. When it does, there may be an opening to have a sensible conversation about ensuring that patients receive treatments grounded in sound science."
December 26, 2017 The Indian Express
Professor Ashutosh Varshney in The Indian Express, "As the dust starts to settle, political reactions become clearer, and statistical details recede into the background, it is time to concentrate on the big picture that the recent Gujarat elections present."
December 13, 2017 WalletHub
Margaret Weir, professor of political science and international and public affairs, comments on WalletHub's roundup for the year's neediest cities.
December 8, 2017 Barron's
Research by Jim Morone is cited in an article about the recent announcement that CVS will buy insurance company Aetna.
December 7, 2017 NPREd
Economist John Friedman joined NPREd to discuss what the tax overhaul could mean for K-12 students and schools.
December 4, 2017 NBC 10
Political scientist Wendy Schiller joined NBC 10's political panel for a disussion on the tax bill, and state and local races in 2018.
November 29, 2017 NBC 10
Member of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission and political scientist Ross Cheit comments on a conflict of interest complaint against a Coventry town official.
November 27, 2017 Baby Talk
Economist Emily Oster joined Penny Johnston on Baby Talk podcast, and challenges the traditional pregnancy advice.
November 9, 2017 OZY
Michael Kennedy, professor of sociology, comments on Rhode Island state representative Aaron Regunberg '15, who's running for Lieutenant Governor.
November 8, 2017
Susan Moffitt, Director of the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, and Margot Jackson, Associate Professor of Sociology, recently co-edited a special issue of The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences.
November 8, 2017 OZY
Sociologist Michael Kennedy comments on bowling becoming a pro-immigrant sport in Rhode Island saying the state, "has the conditions to 'become a genuinely exemplary place for how to meet the challenges of our time.'"
November 8, 2017 Health Affairs
Eric Patashnik in Health Affairs, "Medical societies have a responsibility to educate doctors not only about the financial costs of unnecessary treatments but also about how their own practice styles can lower the quality of care patients receive."
November 6, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
John Friedman, associate professor of economics, joined WPRI's Dan Yorke State of Mind to break down the GOP's newly released tax plan.
November 2, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
Senior Fellow Timothy Edgar and sociology professor Michael Kennedy joined WPRI's Dan Yorke State of Mind to discuss the indictments of President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former business associate Rick Gates.
October 30, 2017 Wine Spectator
Economist Emily Oster comments on the rule to not drink while pregnant, saying "...doctors who have expressed the view that whatever the literature says, since we know that drinking a lot of alcohol is bad, we should tell people not to drink at all. They worry that people will overdo it."
October 26, 2017 The Washington Post
John Friedman, associate professor of economics, comments on an article about the recent trend of selective public universities shutting out low-income students.
October 26, 2017 To A Degree Podcast
Economist John Friedman joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations' podcast, To a Degree, to discuss the relationship between higher education institutions and low-income students.
October 25, 2017 Yale News
A book review of "Unhealthy Politics: The Battle over Evidence-Based Medicine" that draws on public opinion surveys, physician surveys, case studies, and political science models to explain how political incentives, polarization, and the misuse of professional authority have undermined efforts to tackle the medical evidence problem and curb wasteful spending.
October 25, 2017 Nonprofit Quarterly
Public Policy Fellow Marc Dunkelman and sociology professor Michael Kennedy are mentioned in an article about a panel they participated in at the inaugural Greater Good Gathering, a conference "aimed to look 'deeply and cross-disciplinarily at how the means for addressing and promoting the Greater Good may be changing in today's world.'"
October 23, 2017 Gears of Biz
Mark Blyth, professor of international political economy, comments on the effictiveness of the low-wage economy in the UK. “There’s no way for labor to push up wages since no one goes on strike anymore and the unions are weak."
October 23, 2017 Marketplace Tech
Political Science professor Wendy Schiller joined Molly Wood of Marketplace Tech to discuss the history of political propaganda and how social media has impacted it.
October 23, 2017 RI Future
Sociologist Michael Kennedy in RI Future, "We live in a world, then, of Ubermensch Escapism where we put our faith in a great leader like Trump or Putin or Orban, or in a simple decision, like Brexit. But these choices only make things worse."
October 16, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
Sociologist Michael Kennedy joined fellow Brown professor Hilary Levey-Friedman on Dan Yorke State of Mind to discuss an array of headlines.
October 12, 2017 The Daily Nebraskan
On Tuesday, October 10th, Political economist Mark Blyth participated in "Why People Vote for Those Who Work Against Their Best Interests," an event at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
October 6, 2017 Robert Pearl Blog
Eric Patashnik is mentioned in a post about a panel discussion he participated in at the Brookings Institute entitled "What Does 21st Century Medicine Look Like?"
October 5, 2017 The Washington Post
Mark Blyth and Matthias Matthijs examine the "impossible task" British Prime Minister Theresa May has ahead of her.
October 3, 2017 The Washington Post
In an interview with Henry Farrell of The Washington Post, political scientist Eric Patashnik discusses his new book Unhealthy Politics: The Battle over Evidence-Based Medicine, and its findings.
October 2, 2017 The Providence Journal
Wendy Schiller, professor of political science, said Republican candidates for governor in Rhode Island will have some challenges ahead of them if they want to unseat Gov. Gina Raimondo.
September 25, 2017 RI NPR
Wendy Schiller, professor of political science, comments on when the style of "permanent" political campaigning emerged.
September 15, 2017 WBUR
Professor Eric Patashnik spoke with WBUR about his new book, Unhealthy Politics: The Battle over Evidence-Based Medicine.
September 13, 2017 Next Avenue
An idea by Economist John Friedman is mentioned in this article that examines why the retirement system in America might be in the crosshairs of politicians working on tax reform.
September 13, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
Sociologist Michael Kennedy appeared on Dan Yorke State of Mind to discuss former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon's interview with "60 Minutes."
September 7, 2017 Vox
Research by Professor Margaret Weir was mentioned in an article about what the U.S. would look like if everyone who didn't have a job and wanted one, got one.
September 6, 2017 The Washington Post
As Texans worry about the potential health effects from the flooded plant that led to a massive fire, political scientist Jeff Colgan wrote in his most recent op-ed that this type of incident is called a 'knock-on' effect of climate change and that political fights are likely to ensue over whose responsible for other 'knock-on' effects as the climate continues to warm.
August 17, 2017 Business Insider
Children whose parents belong to the top 1 percent of the income ladder are 77 times more likely to attend an Ivy League university, according to a new paper published in the National Bureau for Economic Research. The paper is co-authored by John N. Friedman, an associate professor of international and public affairs, and economics.
August 16, 2017 RIOT Material
Sociology professor Michael Kennedy in RIOT Material, "We need recognize the times in which we live and articulate a vision that moves us beyond not just this present, but also that past which got us here."
August 3, 2017 The Indian Express
Ashutosh Varshney, professor of political science, wrote an op-ed about Nitish Kumar's pragmatic choice to enter an alliance with the BJP political party in India and how it might influence other alliances.
August 1, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
On Monday, senior fellow Timothy Edgar joined Dan Yorke State of Mind for a discussion on the replacement of Reince Priebus with General John F. Kelly as Whitehouse Chief of Staff as well as the external image the United States is currently projecting.
August 1, 2017 Bloomberg
Wendy Schiller, chair of political science, joins Bloomberg radio to discuss why established Republicans don’t want to work for Trump.
July 31, 2017 RI NPR
Wendy Schiller comments on a potential reason why Gov. Gina Raimondo's approval rating is lower than Charlie Baker, the Republican governor of Massachusetts.
July 31, 2017 Bloomberg Surveillance
Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss Trump's agenda and how the Republican Party can move forward.
July 28, 2017 Financial Times
Ashutosh Varshney, professor of political science, commented on the recent political alliance between Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, essentially dashing hopes of a mounted front against India's BJP party.
July 28, 2017 Quartz
Across cultures, women are bombarded with different messages about what's ok to eat during pregnancy. Emily Oster, professor of economics and author of "Expecting Better," said she didn't find any evidence that would suggest drinking alcohol would harm a fetus.
July 25, 2017 Insider Higher Ed
A new paper co-authored by Brown economist John Friedman examines the key findings of the Equality of Opportunity Project, which exploits a unique data set to assess the contributions that individual colleges make to intergenerational social mobility.
July 25, 2017 The Atlantic
This feature on the origins of "beef lynchings" and the political turmoil that has ensued in India after the death of a Muslim boy includes a perspective by Ashutosh Varshney, professor of political science.
July 24, 2017 Quartz
Observations by Brown economist Emily Oster are mentioned in a feature about how breastfeeding has become a status symbol in American culture.
July 24, 2017 Providence Journal
Wendy Schiller commented on Gov. Gina Raimondo's re-election chances after a tumultuous week that saw the governor featured in the New York Times, but also mentioned in poll tagging her as one of the "most unpopular governors" in the country.
July 18, 2017 Duck of Minerva
Jeff Colgan in Duck of Minerva, "Even if Trump never becomes a dictator, he could do an awful lot of damage to US democracy, and potentially pave the way for an autocrat in the future."
July 18, 2017 RIOT Material
Sociologist Michael Kennedy in RIOT Material, "Trump’s political foolishness is not meant to clarify a problem; it is designed to mark enemies so that his supporters can enjoy a righteousness regardless of evidence to the contrary."
July 17, 2017 The Charlotte Observer
Wendy Schiller, professor of political science, comments on a possible reason why Republican Sen. Jerry Moran hasn't backed the GOP healthcare bill.
July 14, 2017 Vox
Public Policy professor Eric Patashnik is mentioned in an article about conspiracy theories.
July 14, 2017 CBS News
To understand how President Trump rose through the political ranks, one has to step back and see how globalization benefitted the wealthiest not only in the U.S. but throughout the world, Brown economist Mark Blyth discussed during CBS News' The Takeout.
July 13, 2017 The New York Times
The appointment of Yogi Adityanath’s to rule India’s most populous state “invests a certain amount of power in Yogi Adityanath that cannot be easily taken away,” said Ashutosh Varshney, professor of political science and international studies.
July 11, 2017 GQ
In a recent GQ interview, Mark Blyth discussed a range of topics that included the rise of "alt-work," his thoughts on universal basic income, and the legacy of the baby boomers.
July 11, 2017 Time
The economic strength of a city could contribute roughly 15 percent more to the earning power of recent college graduates, economist John Friedman said.
July 7, 2017 Wall Street Journal
Economist John Friedman commented on the financial strain Brightline might experience if it moves forward with a rail service project in South Florida.
June 29, 2017 NBC10
Political analyst Wendy Schiller joined NBC10 to discuss the dilemma Republican's face in trying to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act.
June 27, 2017 The Providence Journal (AP)
Wendy Schiller, professor of political science, commented on the Democrats' strategy for turning congressional districts over to their candidates and surrogates. ". . .the big obstacle for them [Democrats] is that the bill’s provisions do not take effect until well after 2018, and not entirely until 2025."
June 26, 2017 U.S. News & World Report (AP)
Wendy Schiller, political science professor, said Gov. Gina Raimondo's scaled down version of a tuition-free college proposal that drew national attention is still a positive outcome for Raimondo.
June 23, 2017 Pagosa Springs Colorado
Political science professor Jim Morone co-authored an op-ed about how the current health care proposal draws some parallels to healthcare reform efforts during the Nixon era.
June 23, 2017 RI Future
In this week's post on The Sociology of Trump, Don Riddle discusses President Trump and the conceptions of race in America.
June 20, 2017 Reader's Digest
Economist Emily Oster is quoted from a Time magazine interview that focused on weight gain among expectant mothers.
June 19, 2017 RIOT Material
Sociologist Michael Kennedy in RIOT Material, "I have been waiting for President Trump to depart from this approximation of high communism, but in recent weeks, he only moves closer to this system-destructive disposition."
June 19, 2017 The Week
Political scientist Jim Morone commented on the public support of Medicaid, which was expanded under Obamacare to cover more people and is currently facing deep financial cuts.
June 16, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
Senior Fellow Timothy Edgar and sociology professor Michael Kennedy joined Dan Yorke to discuss this week's happenings in the Trump Administration.
June 14, 2017 Minnesota Public Radio
Political scientist Wendy Schiller joined a discussion about President Trump's first 150 days in office and how recent controversies might be affecting his agenda and, more importantly, his ability to govern.
May 30, 2017 RI Future
Sociology professor Michael Kennedy reviews the Watson Institute's Commencement Forum with Ambassador (ret.) and former Special Counsel for Ethics and Government Reform, Norm Eisen '85.
May 25, 2017 RI Future
Sociology Professor Michael Kennedy in RI Future, "Simply, conflict does not, in and of itself, risk cultural authority. Indeed, others have observed that Trump thrives on crisis and conflict; some conflicts nourish his position and others threaten it."
May 11, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
Research professor Nick Ziegler joins Dan Yorke's State of Mind to discuss reactions to the firing of FBI Director Comey and to provide analysis on Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election.
May 11, 2017 Bloomberg
An article about how auto-enrollment and payroll deduction can be powerful ways to avert America’s retirement crisis includes quotes from John Friedman, associate professor of economics.
May 9, 2017 Evening Telegraph
Professor Mark Blyth has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most respected political economists after predicting the election of Donald Trump and Britain's vote to exit the European Union.
May 5, 2017 Quartz
Emily Oster, associate professor of economics, gives suggestions on the best ways for a couple to split expenses when one partner earns significantly more than the other.
May 1, 2017 The Washington Post
Public Policy program Director Eric Patashnik reviews David R. Mayhew's new book The Imprint of Congress.
April 28, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
John Friedman, associate professor of economics and international and public affairs, discusses President Trump’s proposed tax reform plan.
April 28, 2017 Governing Magazine
Economist Justine Hastings comments on the trend of cities turning to social scientists and research labs to help answer and shape public policy.
April 27, 2017 WBRU
Professors Mark Blyth and Nick Ziegler comment on the outcome of the first round of the French presidential election that sent Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron on to the next round.
April 26, 2017 ABC6
Taubman Center Director Jim Morone comments on the reported revelations that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn may have received payments from a Russian organization.
April 19, 2017 Foreign Affairs
Political Science professor Jeff Colgan in Foreign Affairs, "Those of us who have not only analyzed globalization and the liberal order but also celebrated them share some responsibility for the rise of populism."
April 10, 2017 The Providence Journal
Wendy Schiller, political science professor, commented on the national attention Gov. Gina Raimondo is attracting from leaders in the Democratic Party.
April 7, 2017 The Providence Journal
Professors Michael Kennedy, Jeff Colgan, and Cathy Lutz comment on the impact of the missile strike against Syria in response of a chemical-weapons attack.
April 5, 2017 Fox Business
James Morone, director of the Taubman Center for the Study of American Politics and Policy, comments on news of theaters around the country re-screening the 1980s film "1984," a film based on George Orwell’s 1949 novel about a government that manufactures its own facts and demonizes foreign enemies.
April 3, 2017 Budapest Beacon
Sociology professor Michael Kennedy joins others in signing a petition to keep Central European University in Hungary open.
March 31, 2017 Babble
Emily Oster, professor of economics, said the healthcare benefits that come with the Finland-government provided maternity boxes to expectant mothers contributes to the country's low infant mortality rate.
March 31, 2017 Providence Business News
Wendy Schiller, chair of political science, commented on Rhode Island's fragile pension fund and the delicate balance the treasurer must achieve so there isn't another pension crisis.
March 28, 2017 Quartz
Economist Emily Oster took a multi-faceted approach in responding to a letter from a college student, who is undecided about which language to study. "You might also be interested in considering how influential a given language is likely to be in the future, based on an area’s anticipated economic growth."
March 28, 2017 The New York Times
James A. Morone, professor of political science, commented on impact the proposed health care bill would've had on Medicaid recipients.
March 27, 2017 Nashville Public Radio
Professor John Friedman commented on Vanderbilt University's student demographics and outcomes. Friedman is the co-author of a study that examined the role colleges and universities played in upward mobility.
March 27, 2017 The Herald (Scotland)
Political science professor Jeff Colgan comments on the Russian interference that plagued the presidential election and continues to trouble the Trump administration.
March 27, 2017 The Pell Center
Sociology professor Michael Kennedy joins The Pell Center's "Story in the Public Square" to discuss the role professors and intellectuals play in global change.
March 24, 2017 WPRO's The Dan Yorke Show
Economist John Friedman joins the Dan Yorke Show to discuss President Trump's press conference on the Republican proposed healthcare bill being pulled.
March 22, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
Professor of Sociology, Michael Kennedy, joins Dan Yorke to discuss the recent hearings with James Comey, Director of the FBI.
March 20, 2017 RI Future
Sociology Professor Michael Kennedy gave a talk on March 10 entitled "What Does It Mean To Be a White Ally, and Why Does It Matter?"
March 16, 2017 Diverse Issues in Higher Education
John Friedman, associate professor of economics, comments on the gender wage gap in some of the most lucrative occupations.
March 10, 2017 The Washington Post
Jeff Colgan in The Washington Post, "It does seem that automation has combined with international trade, particularly trade with China, to drive down employment and wages in industries that have traditionally competed with imports."
March 8, 2017 CBS Philly
Political Science Professor Ross Cheit was the keynote speaker at Buck County's Children's Advocacy Center's annual Conference on Crimes Against Children in Pennsylvania, where he discussed his recent book "Witch-Hunt Narrative."
March 3, 2017 RI Future
Michael Kennedy in RI Future, "As every nation, our nation is special, but perhaps a bit more special than others."
March 1, 2017 The New Yorker
Jim Morone's book, "The Heart of Power: Health and Politics in the Oval Office," is quoted in an article about Trump's realization that health care is complicated.
February 28, 2017 Sun Sentinel
Margaret Weir, professor of political science and international and public affairs, wrote an opinion piece about health care jobs and related facilities disappearing in rural areas if the Affordable Care Act is repealed.
February 28, 2017 Duck of Minerva
Political Science professors Jeff Colgan and Rob Blair in Duck of Minerva, "Although we do not wish to professionally engage in partisan politics, as scholars we are alarmed by Trump’s willingness to transgress long-standing norms of democracy, tolerance and civility."
February 27, 2017 The Providence Journal
Political scientist Wendy Schiller comments on the timing of House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello's dismissal of Gov. Gina Raimondo's proposed free college tuition and car tax plan.
February 21, 2017 RI Future
Michael Kennedy in RI Future, "Not all contradictions accompanying President Trump’s governance magnify the legitimation crisis increasingly apparent."
February 20, 2017 WPRI
Sociology professor Michael Kennedy says a Russian spy ship lingering around the east coast of the United States isn't that unusual, but coupled with recent events is significant.
February 20, 2017 The Providence Journal
Wendy Schiller, professor of political science, comments on the significance of President's Day in an era with a "very unconventional" president.
February 17, 2017 WPRI
Michael Kennedy, Professor of Sociology, joined WPRI's Tim White in a roundtable to discuss President Trump.
February 17, 2017 Inside Higher Ed
John Friedman, associate professor of economics, critiques the research methodology of a new study that suggests graduating from college is not the economic equalizer many assume.
February 15, 2017 RI Future
Michael Kennedy in RI Future, "Of course some believe the presidential election was rigged, but many more people believe that Trump’s legitimacy suffers because his excesses have not been tamed by the awesomeness of the presidential office itself."
February 15, 2017 WABE 90.1
Associate Economics Professor John Friedman comments on his recent study on college access and upward mobility, as it relates to schools in Georgia.
February 14, 2017 Clarin
In response to the US correspondent of one of Argentina's leading newspapers, Kennedy acknowledged the difficulty of projecting Trump's likely future, but he said that one must "prepare for the worst." Spanish text.
February 13, 2017 The Providence Journal
February 1, 2017 Paste Magazine
Before Donald Trump rose to presidency, Mark Blyth, professor of political economy, delivered a lecture on "global Trumpism" that hit several keynotes on the state of foreign and domestic affairs.
January 30, 2017 publicseminar.org
Michael Kennedy in publicseminar.org, "There is an overwhelming sense of momentum. Although the size of the protest was probably less than half of what it was for the #WomensMarch, many showed up on a chilly overcast day for an event only planned the night before."
January 25, 2017 Christian Science Monitor
More coverage on the in-depth college access and upward mobility study co-authored by John Friedman, associate professor of economics.
January 24, 2017 Marketplace
Political economist Mark Blyth sits down with David Brancaccio of Marketplace to argue Trump's Marxist-ways.
January 24, 2017 Minnesota Public Radio
Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller joined Kerri Miller of Minnesota Public Radio to discuss President Trump's inauguration address and his first 100 days in office.
January 23, 2017 New Hampshire Union Leader
Wendy Schiller, professor of political science, comments on the unfolding political divide following Donald Trump's inaugural speech on Friday.
January 23, 2017 International Policy Digest
Political economist Mark Blyth is quoted from a lecture that, in part, explains Donald Trump's rise to power.
January 22, 2017 Politico
Jim Morone, Director of the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, explains how the first American election between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson is similar to the present, and what we can learn from it.
January 20, 2017 Bloomberg
Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller joins Bloomberg Daybreak to giver her thoughts on President Trump's first day in office.
January 18, 2017 The New York Times
A study co-authored by John Friedman on the role of colleges in upward income mobility is cited in the New York Times.
January 17, 2017 Foreign Affairs
Jeff Colgan, Political Science Professor, in Foreign Affairs, "But when elites fail to give reasonable cues about who the 'other' is, people decide for themselves."
January 12, 2017 WEKU
With the U.S. being one of the few developed countries with an increasing maternity mortality ratio, Brown associate professor Emily Oster says home visiting programs may play a role.
January 12, 2017 WPRO Dan Yorke Show
John Friedman, professor of economics and international and public affairs, discusses Obama's farewell address, and Trump's plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
January 4, 2017 The New York Times
Richard Arenberg, Adjunct Lecturer for the MPA Program, in The New York Times, "If the Senate is to end gridlock, reduce partisanship and begin to address the nation’s pressing issues, both parties must renew their respect for Senate rules — and the views of the people."
January 3, 2017 Asia Times
Brown economist Mark Blyth comments on an article focusing on the staggering U.S. spending on research and development.
January 3, 2017 Dan Yorke State of Mind
Professor of Sociology Michael Kennedy joined Dan Yorke's State of Mind to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's skepticism toward Russia's involvement in the 2016 election.