In The Media
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Politico: RFK Jr.’s Health Department leads Trump’s push to add politicals to the federal workforce
David Lewis, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, quoted. Read MoreAugust 31, 2026
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NPR: Creator of ‘Dolly Parton’s America’ podcast discusses her life and legacy
Jad Abumrad, Distinguished Research Professor of Communication of Science and Technology, interviewed. Read MoreAugust 28, 2026
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The Times of Israel: As Jews seek place in American life, Brandeis opens 250 years of wondering to public
Shaul Kelner, professor of Jewish studies, mentioned. Read MoreAugust 26, 2026
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The Tennessean: Who’s running for Nashville mayor in 2027? An early look at candidates
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreAugust 26, 2026
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The Business Standard: Are you a ‘mosquito magnet’? Your skin chemistry may be to blame
Laurence Zwiebel, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences, quoted. Read MoreAugust 24, 2026
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The Free Press: Arthur Brooks: Beware the Facebook parents’ group
Arthur Brooks, professor of the practice of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreAugust 17, 2026
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The Washington Post: Trump signs memo authorizing private sector to launch cyberattacks
Lt. Gen. Charlie “Tuna” Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, quoted. Read MoreAugust 17, 2026
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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education: Shatema Threadcraft receives book awards from the American Political Science Association
Shatema Threadcraft, associate professor of gender and sexuality studies, featured. Read MoreAugust 17, 2026
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The Straits Times: Old guard scores an unexpected win in Democratic Party’s civil war
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreAugust 14, 2026
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Financial Times: Shock Wisconsin vote triggers doubt over US election polling
Joshua Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreAugust 14, 2026
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STAT: IRBs have a problem. Can North Star’s nonprofit model save it?
Laura Stark, associate professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreAugust 12, 2026
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Ars Technica: Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
David Thorstad, Greg S. Allen Distinguished Faculty Fellow and assistant professor of philosophy, quoted. Read MoreAugust 12, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal: Why is Iran acting like it is holding all the cards in Hormuz talks?
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreAugust 12, 2026
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The Washington Post: Scientists say U.S. will suffer if White House bars research with China
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy, quoted. Read MoreAugust 12, 2026
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WKRN, Channel 2: Rep. Andy Ogles loses District 5 Republican primary to Charlie Hatcher
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, interviewed. Read MoreAugust 10, 2026
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The New Yorker: The delusions of John Roberts
John Dearborn, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Dean’s Faculty Fellow and assistant professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreAugust 10, 2026
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WKRN, Channel 2: New filings reveal massive spending ahead of Election Day in Tennessee
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, interviewed. Read MoreAugust 7, 2026
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Popular Mechanics: Strange holes in ancient sloth bones may rewrite human history
Tom Dillehay, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Distinguished Professor and research professor of anthropology, quoted. Read MoreAugust 7, 2026
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Newsweek: Look at progressive Democrats’ chances in November
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreAugust 7, 2026
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The Free Press: Arthur Brooks: Will socialism make you happy?
Arthur Brooks, professor of the practice of medicine, health, and society, authored this opinion piece. Read MoreAugust 5, 2026