Oct. 20, 2021

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The Dallas Morning News published an excerpt from Prof. Ken Miller’s book, "Texas vs. California: A History of Their Struggle for the Future of America.” Miller is the director of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government.

Oct. 19, 2021

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Prof. Jack Pitney was interviewed by The Daily Beast about how the Virginia Governor’s race is the first key indicator of where U.S. politics is headed. “People in Virginia may simply want a change after eight years of Democrats. Even if that’s so, what matters is the perception. It’s the first battle of the 2022 campaign,” he said.

Oct. 11, 2021

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C-SPAN broadcast Prof. Jack Pitney’s class on presidential speeches and public opinion, focusing on the 1970s through the 1990s, and examining the evolution of presidential communication. C-SPAN also shared the lecture as a podcast.

Oct. 8, 2021

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In an opinion essay for “The Constitutionalist” about the landmark 1964 Supreme Court case, “New York Times vs. Sullivan,” Prof. George Thomas argued for “revisiting this venerable decision.” Thomas is the director of the Salvatori Center.

Oct. 8, 2021

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In an interview with New York Times, Prof. Albert Park provided historical and cultural context to the resurgence of Dalgona, a Korean candy central to the life-or-death contest featured in the worldwide Netflix hit series, “Squid Game.” According to Park, because of the popularity of “Squid Game,” the candy has made a comeback as a retro, nostalgic snack.