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August 19, 2020
Politics & Polls #198: Free Speech, “Call-Out Culture,” and Social Justice Featuring Suzanne Nossel
With the rise of online and social media platforms, free speech and political discourse have taken on new complexities. While providing the opportunity to connect with large audiences, social media platforms have increasingly depersonalized discussions. Suzanne Nossel joins Sam Wang and Julian Zelizer to discuss censoring…
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August 17, 2020
Miguel Centeno
“I came from what could euphemistically be called ‘humble circumstances,’ but my life was completely changed, and made, by financial aid. In high school, I was awarded a scholarship to @yale, from which I went on to receive a B.A., an M.B.A, and a Ph.D. That scholarship opened the door for so many possibilities and gave me…
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Research Briefs
August 17, 2020
Society Perceives the Poor as “Hardened,” Less Affected By Distress Than Those With More Means
Negative life events can cause crippling distress, significant hardships, and even lifelong trauma. The poor are perceived to be “hardened” by these events and therefore less harmed by them than those with more means, even when this is patently false, according to a series of studies published by Princeton University. The…
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August 13, 2020
Home-Based Global Health Internships: Persevering during the Pandemic
Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW) sponsors a robust Internships in Global Health program, encouraging students to probe a myriad of health topics affecting the developed and developing world, from pediatric obesity to special pathogens. Last fall, the CHW team looked forward to expanding this initiative with…
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August 13, 2020
Q&A Today: Biden Chooses Kamala Harris as His Vice President
In a historic decision, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris of California as his pick for vice president, making her the first woman of color to be nominated for national office on a major party ticket. With just under two months left until voting begins, political analysts are trying to…
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Podcasts
August 10, 2020
Politics & Polls #197: The Making of the Modern Conservative Movement Featuring Matt Grossmann
The GOP went from full control in only three state governments in 1992 to 26 in 2018. How did the party achieve such rapid success on the state-level? Political scientist Matt Grossmann joins Julian Zelizer in this week’s episode to discuss the rise of the modern conservative movement, its grassroots origins, and its state…
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Research Briefs
August 10, 2020
Online Political Manipulation Efforts Persist in Russia, China, and the Middle East
As technology becomes more advanced and accessible, its role on the global political stage has increased — for better or worse. While the internet has revolutionized communication, evidence now points to governments and other state actors using new technologies to try to shape election outcomes. A report co-authored by…
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Podcasts
August 07, 2020
Politics & Polls #196: Political Conventions, Polls, and "Moneyball 2020"
With the Covid-19 pandemic, the conventions will look vastly different from previous years. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the run-up to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. They look at how a virtual convention might affect election coverage, voter enthusiasm, and rising political talent. …
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July 30, 2020
Politics & Polls #195: What Happened to the Modern GOP?
On Politics & Polls this week, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the roots of the modern Republican Party. Zelizer talks about his newly published book, “Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, The Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of a New Republican Party,” which explores how Newt Gingrich’s political tactics and partisan…
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July 22, 2020
Politics & Polls #194: How Gerrymandering Turned America from Red to Blue Featuring Dave Daley
Redistricting has increasingly transformed the Congressional delegations of many states. Even slight changes in streets and neighborhoods can drastically shift who represents each district. Journalist Dave Daley joins Sam Wang and Julian Zelizer in this episode to speak about redistricting and gerrymandering across the United…
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