In the Media
The New York Times Magazine: In Minnesota, America’s federal system is coming apart
Jan. 30, 2026
Jefferson Cowie, John L. Siegenthaler, Jr. Professor and professor of history, quoted.
The New York Times: U.S. weighs expanding private companies’ role in cyberwarfare
Jan. 16, 2026
Research from Lt. Gen. Charlie “Tuna” Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, cited.
Politiken: States once bought land and people. Today that is unthinkable – or is it?
Jan. 14, 2026
Paul Kramer, associate professor of history, quoted.
WTVF, Channel 5: Expert says Trump’s Venezuela policy signals ‘great change in American foreign policy’
Jan. 12, 2026
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, interviewed.
Herald & Review: Woman escapes to stranger’s home after gun pulled, police report
Jan. 12, 2026
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted.
Yahoo! Entertainment: Amy Poehler’s podcast is a hit. It’s also a Trojan horse for talking about women and aging.
Jan. 9, 2026
Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, quoted.
Foreign Affairs: The fog of AI
Jan. 7, 2026
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, authored this piece.
The Economist: The Declaration of Independence still defines America’s purpose, writes Jon Meacham
Jan. 7, 2026
Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science, authored this piece.
The New York Times: The Trump revolution is going much further than we realize
Jan. 7, 2026
Daniel Cornfield, professor of sociology, quoted.
Live Science: ‘More Neanderthal than human’: How DNA from our long-lost ancestors affects our health today
Jan. 5, 2026
John Capra, associate professor of biological sciences, quoted.