Pricing in climate change (interview with Jeff Colgan)
April 24, 2019 BBC
Jeff Colgan joined BBC's Business Daily to discuss "why he thinks sectors like insurance, property and oil and gas are overpriced given the threat of climate change."
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Whitehouse Blames 'Dark Money' For Why He Raised So Much For '18 Campaign (comments by Wendy Schiller)
April 23, 2019 The Public's Radio
Political Science Chair Wendy Schiller comments on the large amount of money that U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse raised for his re-election campaign. "So it was either overly cautionary on his part, or he was scared of something in that race, because the number is large for the size of the state and the fact that it was his second re-election campaign."
Did Trump obstruct justice? Congress must determine that (written by Corey Brettschneider)
April 19, 2019 The Guardian
Taubman Center Affiliate and Professor of Political Science, Corey Brettschneider in The Guardian, "Impeachment and prosecution of this president, of course, require building on Mueller’s evidence. He has given us a huge head start. It is now up to Congress to look into whether his actions amount to obstruction."
The Data All Guilt-Ridden Parents Need (written by Emily Oster)
April 19, 2019 The New York Times
Economist Emily Oster in The New York Times, "Parenting is full of decisions, nearly all of which can be agonized over. You can and should learn about the risks and benefits of your parenting choices, but in the end you have to also think about your family preferences — about what works for you."
University groups react to release of Mueller report (comments by Richard Arenberg)
April 19, 2019 Brown Daily Herald
While students digested the news of the Mueller Report, Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg discussed the report’s implications.
Brown U. lands $25M gift for economics (featuring John Friedman)
April 19, 2019 WPRI12
Professor John Friedman has won national attention in recent years for his work on an Opportunity Atlas that offers policymakers neighborhood-level data on economic mobility, which has contributed to the rise of Brown's Economics Department.
University changes course load tenure requirement (comments by Ross Cheit)
April 19, 2019 Brown Daily Herald
Professor of of Political Science Ross Cheit discussed the relationship between course offerings and increasing opportunities for faculty research. “There’s clearly a trade-off, but I think it’s a reasonable one: There will not be as many tiny courses, … but what the professors get in return is enormous.”
Bloomberg Daybreak (interview with Wendy Schiller)
April 18, 2019 Bloomberg Daybreak
Political scientist Wendy Schiller joined Bloomberg Daybreak to discuss the release of the Mueller Report.
Emily Oster crunches parenting data so you don't have to
April 18, 2019 Associated Press
Emily Oster, professor of economics, has written a data-driven parenting guide covering the first three years of life, Cribsheet, out this month from PenguinPress. "This is really a book about decision making and that is what economists study."
Babytalk: What advice is worth taking when you're pregnant? (interview with Emily Oster)
April 15, 2019 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Professor Emily Oster sat down with Penny Johnston of ABC's Babytalk to discuss what advice is worth taking during pregnancy.
College-Admissions Hysteria Is Not the Norm (research by John Friedman cited)
April 11, 2019 The Atlantic
Research by Professor John Friedman's think tank, Opportunity Insights, is cited in an article on the recent college admissions scandal. "Research published by Opportunity Insights ... has found that roughly three dozen of the country’s “elite” colleges enroll more students from households in the top 1 percent of the income scale than they do students from the bottom 60 percent of that scale."
Rep. Cicilline ’83 adds to national voter registration bill (comments by Richard Arenberg)
April 5, 2019 The Brown Daily Herald
Commenting on a House bill pushing for voting reform on a federal level, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs Richard Arenberg says, "It has zero prospects of moving forward in any way in the Senate" because of the way Senators view voting reform on their electoral prospects.
Joe Biden's very bad week: has his White House run failed before it begins? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
April 3, 2019 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller, Chair of the political science department, comments on recent damaging news reports about former Vice President Joe Biden. "It’s a generational obstacle for Biden because the good stuff he’s done is unknown and the bad stuff he’s done is on video."
G.O.P. Cruelty Is a Pre-existing Condition (research by Eric Patashnik cited)
March 29, 2019 The New York Times
Professor Eric Patashnik's article on Obamacare is featured in this article on Republicans' new fight over the Affordable Care Act. "Well, political scientists have some interesting thoughts about the reasons the G.O.P. won’t just throw in the towel on the A.C.A."
Brexit: Too late now to get the milk out of the tea (Comments by Mark Blyth)
March 29, 2019 Financial Times
Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics & Finance and Taubman Center Affiliate Mark Blyth recently discussed Brexit and the consequences of the Leave vote in Financial Times.
Does OPEC really control oil prices? (Jeff Colgan featured)
March 21, 2019 CNN
Jeff Colgan is featured in CNN's video explaining the relationship between OPEC and oil prices.
Fox News, nepotism and bigotry: Bolsonaro brings his Trump act to DC (comments by Wendy Schiller)
March 20, 2019 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller, Chair of the Political Science department, comments on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's visit to the White House, saying "Trump promised economic and military alliances and he treated Bolsonaro like a true equal leader in the public eye."
OPEC members comply with cartel, reduce oil production (interview with Jeff Colgan)
March 19, 2019 Marketplace
Associate Professor Jeff Colgan joined Marketplace to discuss global oil supply and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
'Same rhetoric': Bolsonaro's US visit to showcase populist alliance with Trump (comments by Wendy Schiller)
March 18, 2019 The Guardian
Political scientist Wendy Schiller comments on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's planned visit with President Donald Trump this week, stating "the secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and Bolton 'far outweigh any influence Bannon may try to wield.'"
Political scene: Many factors led to House passage of abortion-rights bill (comments by Wendy Schiller)
March 11, 2019 The Providence Journal
Political scientist Wendy Schiller comments on last week's vote to protect the legality of abortion in Rhode Island. "By even giving this bill a hearing, much less bringing it to the House floor, Speaker Mattiello is acknowledging the changing dynamics on abortion both inside the Democratic Party in Rhode Island but the state more generally."
'It's great having people here when I come home': Behind the rise of co-living (comments by Marc Dunkelman)
March 11, 2019 San Francisco Chronicle
Watson Fellow Marc Dunkelman comments on the growing trend of companies pushing co-living spaces to employees, saying "It’s terrific that (companies) are experimenting with different environments to get people to talk to others."
Chart: The alarming rise in maternal mortality in the US (comments by Emily Oster)
March 8, 2019 WUWF
Professor of Economics Emily Oster says no one is exactly sure why European countries do so much better than the US when it comes to infant mortality--but access to healthcare and mandatory maternity leave may play a role.
Annenberg Institute rebuilds from scratch following University review (featuring Susanna Loeb)
March 8, 2019 Brown Daily Herald
The Annenberg Institute, led by Susanna Loeb, will shift its focus away from school reform and community mobilization and toward educational inequality research, which will include broader collaborations with organizations in Rhode Island and the University.
A Scottish Lament on Brexit (interview with Mark Blyth)
March 7, 2019 RTE
Political economist Mark Blyth joined RTE to discuss Brexit and British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Why are humans so kind, yet so cruel? (comments by Rose McDermott)
March 7, 2019 Christian Science Monitor
Professor Rose McDermott comments on human nature's extremes of kindness and aggression, saying "Over long periods of time among large numbers of people, you end up with a more – slightly more – egalitarian system. We breed a kind of peacefulness, at least for the in-group."
Democrats Just Took A Baby Step Toward Trump's Impeachment (comments by Richard Arenberg)
March 5, 2019 VICE News
Senior Fellow Richard Arenberg comments on the new probe into President Trump. "This could very well be the kind of foundation you’d have to lay in order to begin serious impeachment proceedings."
The Dollar Is Still King. How (in the World) Did That Happen? (comments by Mark Blyth)
February 22, 2019 The New York Times
Political economist Mark Blyth comments on the US dollar, saying "There is no alternative to the dollar...We’re stuck with the dollar, which gives the United States astonishing structural power."
The Existential Politics of Climate Change (co-authored by Jeff Colgan)
February 22, 2019 Global Policy Journal
Jeff Colgan in the Global Policy Journal, "Climate politics are changing. Beyond 'politics as usual,' climate politics are becoming existential: climate-forcing and climate-vulnerable interests are both fighting for the survival of their way of life."
Little political downside seen for Trump or Democrats in national emergency declaration (comments by Richard Arenberg)
February 18, 2019 ABC 3
Senior Fellow Richard Arenberg comments on President Trump's national emergency declaration, saying "He seems to consider it a victory if he continues to convince his base that he is fighting for the wall."
Little political downside seen for Trump or Democrats in national emergency declaration (Commentary by Richard Arenberg)
February 16, 2019 KOKH FOX25
President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency Friday to obtain funding for a border wall that has been denied to him by Congress may create legal complications for the White House.
Liberal Activists Didn't Kill the Amazon Deal. Robert Moses Did. (written by Marc Dunkelman)
February 15, 2019 Politico
Fellow Marc Dunkelman in Politico, "...Amazon isn’t packing up because of public resistance to too many tax breaks or a helipad. It’s leaving because, like in much of the country, the architecture of political power has changed."
The Case Against 'Border Security' (written by Daniel Denvir)
February 15, 2019 The New York Times
Daniel Denvir, Taubman Center Fellow, in The New York Times, "The time has come for the Democratic Party to push for concrete policies to make the border more open."
What's in the government funding bill Trump agreed to sign? (comments by Richard Arenberg)
February 15, 2019 ABC 6
Senior Fellow Richard Arenberg comments on the government funding bill that President Trump will sign, saying "The appropriators in parties deserve credit for a demonstration of the kind of progress which can be made when both parties on Capitol Hill come to the table."
Econ department ranks eighth in nation (featuring Emily Oster)
February 15, 2019 The Brown Daily Herald
The Department of Economics was ranked eighth in the country last month. Professor of Economics and former Department Chair David Weil ’82 attributed the department’s success largely to its recent hires, which include Professors of Economics Emily Oster and John Friedman.
Brown University Professor Corey Brettschneider talks border wall deal, Mueller investigation (interview with Corey Brettschneider)
February 14, 2019 WPRI12
Professor of Political Science Corey Brettschneider sat down in an inerview to discusses the border wall deal and the ongoing Mueller investigation.
Why social media might hurt Cory Booker’s presidential chances (comments by Domingo Morel)
February 6, 2019 WHYY
Domingo Morel, Visiting Scholar in the Annenberg Institute for School Reform, discussed how Senator Booker's presidential campaign might be both positively and negatively influenced by his "ubiquitious online presence."
Partisan politics is "the norm" in US, academic says (interview with Mark Blyth)
February 6, 2019 CNBC
Political economist Mark Blyth joined CNBC to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address.
Corey Brettschneider: It's Not Your Job to Legislate, Mr. President (interview with Corey Brettschneider)
February 1, 2019
In an interview, Professor of Political Science Corey Brettschneider discussed why Trump’s threats regarding Congress and government shutdowns demonstrate an inability to understand the limits of his own power.
Senators look to stop future shutdowns, but Trump says another is 'certainly' an option (comments by Richard Arenberg)
February 1, 2019 WCTI12
“Procedures have been weaponized,” said Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs Richard Arenberg in regards to government shutdowns. “Almost every year we experience shutdown brinksmanship.”
University professors recognized for influence in education policy (featuring Susanna Loeb, Kenneth Wong, Matthew Kraft and John Papay)
February 1, 2019 Brown Daily Herald
University professors Susanna Loeb, Kenneth Wong, Matthew Kraft and John Papay were named in the 2019 Rick Hess Straight Up Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings Jan. 9. The list ranks the top 200 U.S. university scholars who most influenced educational practice and policy last year.
Is common sense an antidote to toxicity in politics? (Interview with Richard Arenberg)
February 1, 2019 White House Chronicle
Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs Richard Arenberg dicussed common sense as an antidote to toxicity in politics in this interview.
Trump's man to handle Venezuela crisis was convicted in Iran-Contra affair and fought to cover-up worst massacre in recent Latin American history (comments by Ross Cheit)
January 31, 2019 Business Insider
Political scientist Ross Cheit offered commentary on President Trump's appointment of Elliot Abrams as envoy to Venezuela, saying "I'd certainly heard reports that he had been nixed for top positions at the State Department, and I would certainly say his Iran-Contra days are infamous."
Same wall fight, new Democratic swagger: US lawmakers start border deal talks (comments by Wendy Schiller)
January 30, 2019 CBC
Political scientist Wendy Schiller comments on the "special bipartisan committee of lawmakers from the Senate and the House" that's meeting today to hash out a deal on border security. "...blame for the next shutdown, if there is one, 'will probably be shouldered more equally by Democrats and President Trump.'"
How the US influenced the creation of the EU (comments by Mark Blyth)
January 29, 2019 PRI
Political economist Mark Blyth discusses the creation of the European Union and the Brexit referendum. "An interesting aspect of the story is how the United States itself was not just present at the beginning, [but] was actually quite generative of the project."
Senators look to stop future shutdowns, but Trump says another is "certainly" an option (comments by Richard Arenberg)
January 29, 2019 WCTI
Senior Fellow Richard Arenberg comments on the government shutdown, saying "Government shutdowns for any substantial period are reliably disastrous for the party which the public winds up blaming."
She didn't win big. But Raimondo's reelection signals continuity amid rocky Rhode Island politics (comments by Wendy Schiller)
January 25, 2019 The Boston Globe
Professor Wendy Schiller comments on Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and the state's politics, saying "Raimondo has to worry about protecting Rhode Island’s economic resurgence, and that will prove challenging with an ever-increasing state budget and municipal pension problems at the local level..."
New England's losing political clout (written by Wendy Schiller)
January 25, 2019 The Boston Globe
Political scientist Wendy Schiller in The Boston Globe, "Getting back to the basics of governing is the road best traveled in a democracy, and New Englanders can once again pave the way while also regaining our lost influence."
Stephen Miller has expanded his power in the White House ‘because there is no one else there’ (comments by Wendy Schiller)
January 25, 2019 Raw Story
In discussing the White House's stance on foreign policy issues and its implications, Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller explaines, “Stephen Miller has become the singular voice on immigration in the White House.”
How to interpret effect sizes in education (research by Matthew Kraft)
January 24, 2019 Schools News Week
In his research, Professor of Education Matthew Kraft proposed five considerations to interpret effect sizes in education – a way to go beyond “medium” in favor of a more meaningful understanding.
The Liberal Order is Rigged (Jeff Colgan featured)
January 23, 2019 IIEA
In an address to The Institute of International European Affairs, Associate Professor Jeff Colgan "argues that the liberal order, though successful in many ways, has become self-defeating – in part by contributing to a deepening economic inequality and the politics of outrage that follow from it."
Providence 'doing pretty well' on economic mobility (Interview with John Friedman)
January 16, 2019 WPRI
John Friedman, Professor of Economics, shared the latest findings from the Opportunity Atlas project and statistics on economic mobility in Providence and beyond.
Once a nation of joiners, Americans are now suspicious of those who do (comments by Marc Dunkelman)
January 16, 2019
Fellow in Public Policy Marc Dunkleman comments on people's differences in political differences and the importance of maintaining neighbor relationships in understanding and embracing others.
Book Review—The Constitution: Unplugged (book by Corey Brettschneider)
January 16, 2019 New York Law Journal
Reviewers called Professor Corey Brettschneider's latest book an "extremely timely book that reminds us that, in order for our government to work as it was meant to, each branch—Executive, Legislative and Judicial—must work with the other."
The Crisis of Globalization (Interview with Mark Blyth)
January 16, 2019 Social Europe
In an interview, Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Mark Blyth spoke about the crisis of globalization, populism, Brexit and other bpolitical conflicts occuring in Europe.
Two Watson Faculty Make The Political Science 400 List
January 11, 2019 Cambridge University Press
Professors Peter Andreas and Mark Blyth are mentioned in an article published by the Cambridge University Press that "identifies the 100 currently most-cited scholars, the 25 most-cited in each PhD cohort and subfield, the 40 most cited-women scholars, and the 25 most-cited emeriti."
Adam Posen on central banks, China and the enduring power of the dollar
January 11, 2019 Financial Times
Mark Blyth, director of the Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, spoke with the Financial Times about the politicking of central banking, the hurdles to finding a U.S.-China trade war resolution, and how China can manage the financial risks building in its economy.
Executive Suite: Shawmut; Opportunity Atlas (interview with John Friedman)
January 11, 2019 WPRI
Associate Professor of Economics John Friedman, sat down with WPRI's Ted Nesi to discuss the interactive mapping tool he co-created called the Opportunity Atlas.
Once a nation of joiners, Americans are now suspicious of those who do (comments by Marc Dunkelman)
January 11, 2019 Christian Science Monitor
Fellow Marc Dunkelman offered commentary on the changing landscape of social interaction in the U.S. “Naturally, the desire to find people who fit our niche will expand to include people who have a different viewpoint, a different experience.”
What will Democrats do with control of the House? (interview with Wendy Schiller)
January 4, 2019 Minnesota Public Radio
Political scientist Wendy Schiller joined Minnesota Public Radio to discuss what the Democrats will do now that they have control of the House.
Newly expanded Watson Institute opens the doors to Stephen Robert Hall
December 17, 2018 News From Brown
Slated to host its first classes this spring, the just-completed building is open to students and others for a series of study breaks in December.
Inside Story: Weighing the Top-Story Contenders in a Wild 2018 (Mark Blyth referenced)
December 17, 2018 The Providence Journal
Mark Blyth, Eastman Professor of Political Economy and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, is referenced in Inside Story: Weighing the Top-Story Contenders in a Wild 2018. The article references Story in the Public Square, a program that weighs its guests’ suggestions for the most significant national story of the year before settling on one theme that encompasses just about all of them.
How Does This Presidency End? (video by Corey Brettschneider)
December 14, 2018 NBC News
In a video, Professor of Political Science Corey Brettschneider discusses the current state of the U.S. presidency and the different possibilities on how it may come to an end.
The most powerful person in America (comments by Wendy Schiller)
December 14, 2018 U.S. News & World Report
Political Scientist Wendy Schiller offers comments on Nancy Pelosi's political experience and influence in Washington. "She has the political force of character, and she has the temperament and the strategic instincts that come with being very experienced in the Democratic Party leadership."
Here’s Why ‘The War On Christmas’ Is Real, And We’re Losing (comments by Daniel Denvir)
December 14, 2018 Inquisitr
In response to the commercialization of the holiday season, Visiting Fellow in International and Public Affairs Daniel Denvir comments that these are "the mere grousings of political adversaries."
Qatar will leave OPEC. Here’s what this means. (written by Jeff Colgan)
December 7, 2018 The Washington Post
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jeff Colgan discusses Qatar's leave from the OPEC and the consequences this decision will have on the world economy and international politics.
Obama Right and Wrong on the Filibuster (written by Richard Arenberg)
December 7, 2018 Newsmax
"I believe true democracy entails something more than simply majority rule. It must be balanced by the rights of minorities," Visiting Professor of Political Science Richard Arenberg writes in an op-ed article about filibusters.
Group to craft 10-year plan for improving RI schools (featuring Susanna Loeb)
December 7, 2018
Susanna Loeb, Director of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform and Professor of Education, will help to craft a 10-year strategic vision for improving Rhode Island's struggling public schools alongside other education leaders and stakeholders.
The Health Care Legacy of George H.W. Bush (Interview with James Morone)
December 7, 2018 U.S. News
John Hazen White Professor of Public Policy James Morone sat down with U.S. News to speak about how the 41st president impacted public health and health care while in office.
What works for teacher math coaching? A first attempt to find out (research by Matthew Kraft)
November 30, 2018 Education Week
Professor of Education Matthew Kraft discusses his latest research about the effectiveness of a new online model for math coaching and implications for teachers.
Early childhood education in California could see big changes under Gavin Newsom (comments by Susanna Loeb)
November 30, 2018
Director of Annenberg Institute for School Reform and Professor of Education and International and Public Affairs Susanna Loeb says the state of California falls far behind others in providing consistent, high-quality early childhood learning.
Potential challenger endorses Pelosi for speaker as alternatives for unhappy Dems dwindle (comments by Richard Arenberg)
November 30, 2018 WSET
In an article discussing the Democratic deliberations over nominations to the House speaker position, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs Richard Arenberg writes, “No one has stepped forward to challenge Pelosi which itself is testimony to the absence of a groundswell."
Saudi Oil (interview with Jeff Colgan)
November 28, 2018 KTRS 550AM
Associate Professor Jeff Colgan joined St. Louis' KTRS After Show to discuss the impact of oil and the United States' reliance on Saudi oil.
Potential challenger endorses Pelosi for speaker as alternatives for unhappy Dems dwindle (comments by Richard Arenberg)
November 20, 2018 Fox 11 News
Senior Fellow Richard Arenberg offered commentary on the upcoming vote for House speaker, saying "The opposition is banking on this being a ‘change election.’”
Republicans claim bill protecting Mueller is unconstitutional. A constitutional scholar explains why they're wrong. (written by Corey Brettschneider)
November 15, 2018 NBC News
Passing a bill to safeguard the special counsel's investigation is both legally sound and necessary for maintaining the integrity of American democracy, writes Corey Brettschneider, Professor of Political Science.
10 News Conference: Schiller, Levesque
November 12, 2018 NBC 10 News
Political scientist Wendy Schiller joined NBC 10 News to discuss the results of the midterm elections.
What do politicians do with leftover campaign money? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
November 9, 2018 The Providence Journal
Wendy Schiller, professor of Political Science, answers the question of leftover campaign money, writing that oliticians usually hang on to their money especially when they’re early in their political careers. “They keep it until they figure out what the next steps are in their political life,” she says.
Pelosi as House speaker would 'show the power of the gavel' (comments by Wendy Schiller)
November 9, 2018 The Journal Times
In an article about Nancy Pelosi's potential position as the first female House speaker, professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller says, "Even though Pelosi's legacy is as one of the shrewdest politicians of the 21st century, the younger generation doesn't 'think they owe her anything.'"
Detailed Picture of 'Inequality of Opportunity' Emerges
November 9, 2018 Campus Technology
A new program called Opportunity Insights co-directed by associate professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman has created a software that finds that kids who grow up in the same community just miles apart end up with very different futures.
Midterm Scorecard (interview with Mark Blyth)
November 9, 2018 Radio Open Source
Political economist Mark Blyth joined WBUR's Radio Open Source with Christoper Lydon to discuss the results of the midterm election.
The Senate is failing America. Elect Democrats to reduce acrimony, negotiate with Trump (written by Richard Arenberg)
November 9, 2018 USA Today
Visiting Professor of Political Science Richard Arenberg offers his thoughts on the 2018 midterm elections in an op-ed. He writes, "A Democratic Senate would make our politics more constructive. It would give Republicans and Donald Trump incentives to come to the bargaining table."
Trump, Pelosi take hard line on border wall funds ahead of lame-duck session (comments by Richard Arenberg)
November 9, 2018 ABC 6
Senior Fellow Richard Arenberg comments on the upcoming plans of the current Congress, before the new Congress is sworn in in January. "Democrats have no incentive to agree to funding that they have steadfastly oppose except in the context of a broader immigration policy agreement."
What do politicians do with leftover campaign money? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
November 8, 2018 Providence Journal
Political scientist Wendy Schiller said politicians usually hang on to leftover campaign money "until they figure out what the next steps are in their political life."
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza cruises to easy victory (comments by Wendy Schiller)
November 8, 2018 Providence Journal
Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller said she believes Elorza's landslide victory is evidence that voters are pleased with the direction in which Providence is headed. "It matters how people view the progress of the city more than the actions of campaigning."
66% of Toronto residents only know a few neighbors -- or none at all, survey says (comments by Marc Dunkelman)
November 7, 2018 CBC
Marc Dunkelman, Fellow in International and Public Affairs, said the decline in neighborly interactions across North America is due in part to the rise of digital communication.
Bloomberg Daybreak, Hour 1 (Wendy Schiller featured)
November 7, 2018 Bloomberg
Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller joined Bloomberg's morning show to discuss midterm election results.
Pelosi as House speaker would 'show the power of the gavel' (comments by Wendy Schiller)
November 7, 2018 Associated Press
Political scientist Wendy Schiller offered commentary on Nancy Pelosi's political legacy and future, saying “Everything about the rules of the game, about achieving power, has changed out from under her.”
The Senate is failing America. Elect Democrats to reduce acrimony, negotiate with Trump (co-authored by Richard Arenberg)
November 5, 2018 USA Today
Senior Fellow Richard Arenberg in USA Today, "At its best, which many Americans still remember, the Senate was the place where the parties came together, through extended debate and super-majority requirements, to find common ground to move our contentious, diverse nation ahead."
The Intellectual Origins of Trump's Immigration Plan
November 2, 2018 Vanity Fair
In regards to President Trump's proposed immigration plan, Corey Brettschneider, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy writes, “It’s certainly in the idea of originalism, in that it relies that you understand the text at the time it was written, [but] there are a lot of people, even in that broadly conservative camp, that just reject it. There are a couple of scholars that are pushing it, but it’s not a mainstream view even in conservative circles. That’s because it’s kind of wacky."
Professor Ross Cheit wins Beckman Trust Award
November 1, 2018
Professor Ross Cheit was awarded the prestigious Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Trust Award for inspiring a former student to make a difference in his or her community.
Exxon sued for fraud over climate change (interview with Jeff Colgan)
October 30, 2018 PRI's The World
Associate Professor Jeff Colgan joins PRI's The World to discuss the lawsuit filed by New York's attorney general that alleges that Exxon Mobil defrauded its shareholders by downplaying the threat of climate change to its business.
Campaign 2018: Melodrama aplenty in R.I. governor's race (comments by Wendy Schiller)
October 29, 2018 Providence Journal
Professor Wendy Schiller predicts incumbent Gina Raimondo will narrowly win in the upcoming gubernatorial elections, “People who thought there was a chance to beat [Raimondo] are more discouraged than they were a couple weeks ago and are going to be angry at Fung."
Are Republicans losing the health care debate? (comments by Eric Patashnik)
October 26, 2018 FiveThirtyEight
This weekly "polling roundup" quoted public policy professor Eric Patashnik, who said that “it is already clear that Republicans have made it even harder for their party to govern if they manage to retain control of both chambers and take another stab at dismantling Obamacare.”
Mega Millions: “999” signs show limits of luck, belief (comments by Emily Oster)
October 26, 2018 The Mercury News
Professor of Economics Emily Oster writes, “Lottery jackpots are overwhelming played by low-income Americans, studies show. In fact, the lottery jackpot only becomes ‘progressive’ — meaning that high earners spend more on tickets than more than low earners — when the jackpot is at least $806 million or more."
What's the worst that could happen in the midterms? For both sides, a lot (comments by Richard Arenberg)
October 25, 2018 WJRA
In an article about the upcoming midterm elections, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs Richard Arenberg writes, "One of the most important outcomes of Democratic control of the Senate would be that they would be in a position to demand consultation on judicial nominations and be able to block those which they believe are out of the mainstream."