In the Media
The New York Times: The right didn’t catch cancel culture from the left
Oct. 1, 2025
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, authored this opinion piece.
The Tennessean: Amid failing national free speech scores, two Tennessee universities surge
Oct. 1, 2025
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted.
CNN: Americans who have a college degree vote differently than those who do not. Here’s why that matters
Sep. 29, 2025
Alan Wiseman, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, interviewed.
The Hill: What NASA’s discovery of possible life on Mars means for Musk’s ambitions
Sep. 29, 2025
David Weintraub, professor of astronomy, emeritus, quoted.
KJZZ: Arizona lawmakers campaign on big promises. Once elected to Congress, they don’t get much done
Sep. 26, 2025
Alan Wiseman, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, interviewed.
Nashville Business Journal: Vandy prof: Faith in free speech is collapsing
Sep. 26, 2025
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this opinion piece.
Washington Post: Erika Kirk emerges as vocal public figure, redefining role of political widow
Sep. 22, 2025
Michael Eric Dyson, Centennial Professor and University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, quoted.
The Record: The GoLaxy papers: Inside China’s AI persona army
Sep. 22, 2025
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, quoted.
NPR: Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn’t want to see them
Sep. 19, 2025
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, interviewed.
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
Sep. 19, 2025
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted.