Prof. Andrew Sinclair was interviewed by The New York Times about California’s election system, which allows all candidates from all political parties to be listed on the same ballot. The top two vote-getters then face off in the general election regardless of party affiliation. The Times asked Prof. Sinclair if California’s “open” primary system is a possible solution to hyperpartisanship.

“I think it’s probably the case that it can produce more moderate legislators,” Prof. Sinclair said. “But it’s hard to sort out, and there’s a fairly robust debate about it.”

Prof. Hilary Appel, an expert on Russian Politics and West and East European Politics, was interviewed by Spectrum News 1 SoCal about the Russian-Ukraine War, how long the war may last, the role of the US, and Putin’s health.