May 7, 2023

In an opinion piece, Prof. Manfred Keil, in collaboration with Sasha Rothstein, prompted ChatGPT to read out an economic analysis of the Inland Empire, finding the results were not factually correct. The op-ed then outlined the ‘good,’ ‘bad,’ and ‘ugly’ in the analysis. 

April 25, 2023

In an opinion piece, Prof. Lily Geismer explained that recent initiatives to increase affordable housing in the suburbs, such as those proposed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, are important steps towards addressing issues of systemic racism and economic inequality. However, suburban elected officials and residents have been resistant to these types of proposed changes and historically, have had success in stopping them. Prof.

April 24, 2023

Prof. Jack Pitney provided insight into the current state of the House and how Rep. McCarthy’s leadership will be challenged in the existing environment. Pitney explained, “…there’s a faction of Republicans who are bent on pushing an ideological agenda at the expense of an institution. It does not bode well for future votes on things such as the debt limit. He’s going to have a very difficult time, given how much he owes the hard-liners.”