Wendy Schiller in The Guardian, "I think he understands what his job is. It's not going to be to pass sweeping legislation – this is no FDR or Lyndon Johnson. This is a guy trying to get us back on track to some sort of normalcy in governance...That's Biden's job, and anybody who's expecting any grand legislative measures is just living in fantasyland."
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Surveillance: Presidential leadership with Brown (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In this interview, Wendy Schiller discusses election night, and what the Republican party did well.
In this interview, NBC 10's Ashley Cullinane speaks to Wendy Schiller about what comes next after a projected winner in the Presidential race has been called.
The long day after (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney wrote this piece on the day following the November 2020 Presidential Election.
Protests in the U.S.amidst election uncertainty (interview with Prerna Singh)
In this interview, Prerna Singh discusses the aftermath of Election Day and her opinion on the future of American democracy.
With attention on the election, COVID-19 numbers continue to surge (commentary by Adam Levine)
This article features commentary on the surging pandemic from Dr. Adam Levine.
Kids, school and COVID-19: What we know — and what we don't (Emily Oster cited)
This article draws on the research and tracking efforts of Emily Oster.
How Pa. police departments reaped a windfall of military gear, explained | Analysis (Costs of War Report cited)
Cited in this article, "According to data compiled by the Costs of War Project at Brown University, Pennsylvania law enforcement entities received military equipment transfers as part of the Department of Defense's 1033 Program, valued at $19,337,578 in the years after the Sept, 11, 2001, attacks."
Central Florida families face decision to send kids back to school (Emily Oster cited)
This article draws on the research and tracking efforts of Emily Oster.
"Bloomberg Surveillance" Full Show (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller appeared on this segment of "Bloomberg Surveillance" to discuss the case Trump would make to the Supreme Court in a contested election.
Biden takes RI, but Trump strong in rural areas, just as in 2016 (commentary by Michael Kennedy)
In this article, Michael Kennedy offered commentary on the different demographics of Trump and Biden supporters.
Universal income gains traction on the right (commentary by Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth provided commentary in this article on universal basic income.
In this article, Jeff Colgan offered commentary on the future of America's involvement in the Paris Agreement and other environmental regulations.
Brown Watson watch party ends on uncertain note
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Boston Public Radio Full Show: 11/3/20 (interview with Rob Blair)
In this interview, Rob Blair discusses his recent writing for the Boston Globe and why Democrats should have a plan for how to respond if President Trump loses the election and contests the results.
The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data (interview with John Friedman)
In this article, John Friedman discusses data on the economy from his research and policy institute, Opportunity Insights.
Decisions on in-person or online school in two neighboring Wisconsin school districts mirror national debate (interview with Emily Oster)
Emily Oster in the Green Bay Press Gazette, "We are seeing cases in schools that reflect the situation in the community...What we're not seeing much of is spread in schools themselves, which is encouraging."
Suspicious of Big Blue Wave Outcome In Senate: Schiller (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In this radio interview, Wendy Schiller discusses what to expect on Election Day.
Bloomberg Daybreak: November 4, 2020 - Hour 1 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller appeared on this Bloomberg Daybreak segment.
How Pompeo handles the press (commentary by Richard Boucher)
Richard Boucher in National Journal, "You have to think about the press not in terms of the press but in terms of the audience...The press are really only the vehicle to talk to a particular audience on the other side."
Readers Write: McGovern opposed costly war (Costs of War report cited)
This article references Costs of War report data on the trillions of dollars spent since 2001 on the Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Pakistan wars.
U.S. Interferes in Other Countries' Internal Affairs, Threatens Global Political (Costs of War Report cited)
Costs of War report cited in the National Herald Tribune, "Since 2001, the U.S. government has conducted counterterror activities in 80 countries, and has appropriated and is obligated to spend an estimated $6.4 trillion on counterterrorism efforts through Fiscal Year 2020, according to a survey on the costs of war."
In this interview, Mathew Gutmann references his book "Are Men Animals? How Modern Masculinity Sells Men Short" and the idea that President Trump promotes male privilege.
Political Scene: RI 2020 election — what to watch for as the results come in (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
In this article, Wendy Schiller provides commentary on the possibility of Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo's future career in Washington D.C.
Is American Democracy Truly in Great Existential Danger? (commentary by Jeff Colgan)
In this article, Jeff Colgan voices his opinion on the correlation between Donald Trump and the future of American democracy.
From China to India, exporters brace for Biden carbon policy (commentary by Jeff Colgan)
In this article, Jeff Colgan references his recently released climate report, including a call to action for the next administration to create a "climate club" with the EU and China that would include carbon adjustments on all their borders.
Race, Trump, and BLM (interview with Glenn Loury)
In this interview, Glenn Loury discusses the racial climate in the United States with former Australian politician John Anderson.
From arms to renewables: How workers in this Southern military industrial hub are converting the economy (Costs of War cited)
This article cites two pieces written by Heidi Peltier for the Costs of War project on employment within the defense industry.
Early data suggests some schools can safely reopen, Washington state health officials say (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites Emily Oster's national database tracking COVID-19 outbreaks in schools.
What to expect on Election Day, according to Brown's faculty experts (commentary from Rich Arenberg, Mark Blyth, and Wendy Schiller)
In this article, Rich Arenberg, Mark Blyth, and Wendy Schiller share their analysis on what the nation can expect on Election Day and beyond - at the polls, on the streets and potentially in the courts.
Arenberg: What to expect as Election Day approaches (written by Richard Arenberg)
In this article, Rich Arenberg discusses the potential outcome of Election Day.
Unless Joe Biden wins big, America stares at a constitutional crisis (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
In this opinion article, Ashutosh Varshney writes, "If Trump is ahead on November 3, legal and political manoeuvres are quite possible. Only a Biden victory that night, not one after the full count, can preempt such possibilities."
What Makes a Man Manly? Trump and Biden Offer Competing Answers (Mathew Gutmann cited)
In this article, Mathew Gutmann is cited saying, "I think the misogyny is front and center and absolutely essential to his total persona, his total appeal. And not just to men. A lot of women think that's the way guys should be."
Layoff notices hit New York at a record rate, data shows. Here's where (Opportunity Insights cited)
This article draws on data from Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman.
It's Biden vs. Trump in the rest of the world, too (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer writes in the Boston Globe, "That's why foreign governments and entire populations watch our elections with shifting combinations of hope and trepidation. As Americans head to the polls, who in the wider world is rooting for President Trump? Who hopes for Joe Biden?"
Why schools probably aren't COVID hotspots (Emily Oster cited)
This article highlights the research and tracking efforts of Emily Oster.
We're All Mad As Hell, Thanks to Late Capitalism (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses assumptions that have been made about economic theory.
Wendy Schiller in The Guardian, "The party presidential nominating system tends to produce nominees who are older because of the type of electoral political experience typically required of successful nominees and the networking that is involved with state party activists over time to win state primaries."
Becoming Kamala Devi Harris (commentary by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney offered commentary on the identity politics of Kamala Harris.
Column: The U.S. Has Two Economies — How Long Will It Continue? (Opportunity Insights cited)
This column references data collected by Opportunity Insights, led by John Friedman.
Why reopening schools has become the most fraught debate of the pandemic (Emily Oster cited)
This article highlights the research and tracking efforts of Emily Oster.
This article draws on data from Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman.
30 Issues: Schools and COVID-19 (interview with Emily Oster)
In this interview, Emily Oster talks about balancing health concerns against the need for in-person instruction, the federal government's role in guiding school policies and the COVID-19 School Response Dashboard she helped create.
How Trump took the middle class to the cleaners (commentary by Mark Blyth)
In this article, Mark Blyth provided commentary on Trump's "politics of recognition."
These ordinary citizens are preparing to fight a coup in November (interview with Robert Blair)
Robert Blair in the Boston Globe, "All you really have to do is listen to the president's words, and it should be very clear that, barring an absolutely indisputable landslide on November 3, Trump is almost certainly going to contest the results of the election."
This article cites Emily Oster's suggestion that schools tend to reflect the community rate of infection.
Senate fight to decide governability of next US president (commentary by Rich Arenberg)
Rich Arenberg in Veja Brazil, "Having a majority in the Senate makes a lot of difference for a president when it comes to appointing Supreme Court justices and other positions, since the Senate must approve the nomination with a simple majority."
If they won't fully reopen schools, despite what science says, when will they? (Emily Oster mentioned)
Emily Oster is mentioned in this article: "A group of researchers, spearheaded by Brown University Professor Emily Oster, have...made available the most comprehensive database on schools and COVID case rates for students and staff since the pandemic started."