In The Media
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The Tennessean: Amid failing national free speech scores, two Tennessee universities surge
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted. Read MoreOct. 1, 2025
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CNN: Americans who have a college degree vote differently than those who do not. Here’s why that matters
Alan Wiseman, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, interviewed. Read MoreSep. 29, 2025
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The Hill: What NASA’s discovery of possible life on Mars means for Musk’s ambitions
David Weintraub, professor of astronomy, emeritus, quoted. Read MoreSep. 29, 2025
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KJZZ: Arizona lawmakers campaign on big promises. Once elected to Congress, they don’t get much done
Alan Wiseman, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, interviewed. Read MoreSep. 26, 2025
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Nashville Business Journal: Vandy prof: Faith in free speech is collapsing
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this opinion piece. Read MoreSep. 26, 2025
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Washington Post: Erika Kirk emerges as vocal public figure, redefining role of political widow
Michael Eric Dyson, Centennial Professor and University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, quoted. Read MoreSep. 22, 2025
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The Record: The GoLaxy papers: Inside China’s AI persona army
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreSep. 22, 2025
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NPR: Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn’t want to see them
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, interviewed. Read MoreSep. 19, 2025
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Cronkite News: Firings in wake of Charlie Kirk murder show that a worker’s free speech rights go only as far as the boss allows
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted. Read MoreSep. 19, 2025
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USA Today: Following Charlie Kirk killing, campuses struggle with declining free speech, increasing violence
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted. Read MoreSep. 17, 2025
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NPR: Trump, fascinated by the royals, gets a rare second U.K. state visit
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, interviewed. Read MoreSep. 15, 2025
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The St. Augustine Record: Fort Mose Historic State Park was the first free-slave settlement in what would become the US
Research from Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History, cited. Read MoreSep. 15, 2025
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NPR: Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks grief and rage online
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, interviewed. Read MoreSep. 12, 2025
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CBC: Charlie Kirk appealed to young conservatives by using old-school tactics
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreSep. 12, 2025
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Popular Mechanics: A secret settlement once protected escaped slaves. Archaeologists may find it soon.
Research from Steve Wernke, professor of anthropology, cited. Read MoreSep. 10, 2025
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The Diplomat: For Beijing’s foreign disinformation, the era of AI-driven operations has arrived
Research from Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, cited. Read MoreSep. 10, 2025
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The New York Times: Nick Fuentes: A white nationalist problem for the right
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreSep. 10, 2025
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NBC News: Poll: Most Americans oppose political parties drawing election lines
Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, co-authored this piece. Read MoreSep. 8, 2025
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Associated Press: This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact
Jonathan Gilligan, professor of earth and environmental sciences, quoted. Read MoreSep. 5, 2025
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The New Statesman: Cutting Angela Rayner loose would be a disaster for Labour
Research from Noam Lupu, professor of political science, cited. Read MoreSep. 5, 2025