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August 12, 2020 The David McWilliams Podcast

Why it's okay to be mad about the current economic crisis and what we can do about it (interview with Mark Blyth)

In this interview, Mark Blyth and co-author Eric Lonergan discuss their new book, Angrynomics.

August 12, 2020 The Blaze

Horowitz: Data on child care and camps shows remarkably low risk among children (Emily Oster cited)

This op-ed references research by Emily Oster

August 11, 2020 Washington Times

Thought control and cancel culture overtakes colleges and universities (commentary by Glenn Loury)

This article references commentary by Glenn Loury.

August 11, 2020 HuffPost

Jair Bolsonaro is pushing Brazil's democracy to its breaking point (commentary by James N. Green)

In this article, James N. Green provided commentary on the current political, economic and public health crisis in Brazil.

August 10, 2020 Washington Post

In 2020, back-to-school shopping means frantically searching for other families to 'bubble up' with (commentary by Emily Oster)

In this article, Emily Oster argues against "pandemic pods," because of the potential of exacerbating inequalities in education.

August 10, 2020 Providence Journal

Return to R.I. classrooms will be driven by the numbers (commentary by Emily Oster)

This article includes commentary from Professor Emily Oster.

August 10, 2020 Boston Globe

On the ballot: An end to forever wars (written by Stephen Kinzer)

Stephen Kinzer penned this column positing that the fall election could be a turning point in American foreign policy.

August 10, 2020 Marketplace

The economy reimagined, Pt. I: Dealing with inequality (interview with Mark Blyth)

This radio segment featuring Mark Blyth focuses on changes that could help ease economic inequality.

August 10, 2020 Brown Daily Herald

Valerie Aguilar Dellisanti '23 named winner in MIT's Latin America versus COVID-19 hackathon

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August 10, 2020 Bloomberg

What's the right way to get back to school? (commentary by Emily Oster)

This article includes commentary from Emily Oster on safely sending children back to school.

August 6, 2020 Bloomberg

Sending kids back to school is the scariest test: Coronavirus Q&A (interview with Emily Oster)

Emily Oster provided commentary about reopening schools in this article.

August 5, 2020 New York Times

Can N.Y.C. Reopen Schools? The Whole Country Is Watching (commentary by Emily Oster)

Emily Oster in The New York Times, "It's now or never...Either you do it for September, or no one is opening until there's a vaccine."

August 4, 2020 New Straits Times

Desperation, misery in Indian Kashmir a year after clampdown (commentary by Ashutosh Varshney)

Ashutosh Varshney offered commentary in this article.

August 3, 2020 The Times (UK)

New currency is only way for independence, says expert (commentary by Mark Blyth)

In this article, Mark Blyth believes Scotland must create its own currency to make a success of leaving the union.

August 3, 2020 Elemental

What's the deal with kids and the coronavirus: Five leading theories (commentary by Emily Oster)

This article features commentary by Emily Oster.

July 31, 2020 Mother Jones

I'm a new dad scared about pandemic-era daycare safety. There's only one expert I wanted to call. (interview with Emily Oster)

This interview with Emily Oster covers daycare safety, COVID-19 in children and returning to school.

July 31, 2020 Reuters

High-frequency data sources for tracking the U.S. pandemic economy (Opportunity Insights mentioned)

Opportunity Insights, co-created by John Friedman and other Brown colleagues, is included on this list.

July 30, 2020 The Columbus Dispatch

Granville parent starts 'mini pods' for home learning during coronavirus (commentary by Emily Oster)

This article includes commentary from Emily Oster on new forms of homeschooling called "micro schooling" and "pandemic pods."

July 30, 2020 New York Times

How to handle anxiety over back-to-school decisions (Emily Oster cited)

This article references previous writings of Emily Oster on some of the biggest questions parents have right now about how to safely address caregiving for their families.

July 30, 2020 Fatherly

COVID misinformation is spreading fast. Emily Oster has the vaccine. (interview with Emily Oster)

This interview with Emiy Oster covers misinformation and how to research reliable, credible facts about COVID-19.

July 30, 2020 Yang Speaks

Should Schools Reopen? Emily Oster brings the data. (interview with Emily Oster)

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses the data behind reopening schools.

July 29, 2020 Common Dreams

The Breathtaking Hypocrisy of the US Condemning an Afghan Air Strike (Costs of War project cited)

The Costs of War project is cited in Common Dreams, "According to the Brown University Watson Institute Costs of War Project, more than 43,000 Afghan civilians have been killed during the 18-year U.S.-led war."

July 28, 2020 New York Times

What Will Schools Do When a Teacher Gets Covid-19? (written by Emily Oster)

In this article, Emily Oster discusses the potential of teachers and other school community members becoming infected with Covid-19.

July 28, 2020 The New Yorker

Emily Oster on Whether and How to Reopen Schools (interview with Emily Oster)

In this interview, Emily Oster reviews the dangers of in-person classes.

July 27, 2020 Star Tribune

Here's why the $600 weekly jobless benefit meant so much to the U.S. economy (Opportunity Insights cited)

This article cites figures from an Opportunity Insights report co-created by John Friedman and other Brown colleagues.

July 27, 2020 Reuters

The false economy of simple solutions (Mark Blyth mentioned)

This review focuses on "Angrynomics," co-authored by Mark Blyth.

July 27, 2020 Bloomberg Opinion

Please Don't Quit Your Job to Home-School Your Kid (Emily Oster mentioned)

This article mentions Emily Oster's tips for home-based DIY classrooms and advice on homeschooling.

July 27, 2020 Washington Post

Private 'school pods' are coming. They'll worsen inequality. (written by Emily Oster)

In this op-ed, Emily Oster discusses new forms of homeschooling called "micro schooling" and "pandemic pods."

July 27, 2020 The New Yorker

Who gets to be Italian? (interview with Emily Oster)

In this radio segment, Emily Oster reviews what we do and don't know about the dangers of in-person classes.

July 24, 2020 Forbes

Prioritizing safety as child care providers reopen and the market grows (Emily Oster mentioned)

This article references research by Emily Oster.

July 24, 2020 Providence Journal

1,000 R.I. lives lost to the coronavirus — how do we make sense of it? (commentary by Michael Kennedy)

Michael Kennedy offered commentary on the 1,000 coronavirus-related deaths in Rhode Island.

July 24, 2020 Boston Globe

Trump's Portland tactics are the stuff we decry in other countries (written by Stephen Kinzer)

Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that using unidentified paramilitary squads to maintain order is deeply anti-democratic.

July 23, 2020 Freakonomics

The Pros and Cons of Reparations (interview with Glenn Loury)

In this podcast interview, Glenn Loury discusses racial gaps and the idea of reparations in America.

July 22, 2020 New York Times

U.S. Northeast, pummeled in the spring, now stands out in virus control (commentary by Wendy Schiller)

In this article, Wendy Schiller offers commentary saying, "In New England and the Northeast, it is easier to say, 'Let's put on a mask and lock down, we're all in this together, we know each other."

July 22, 2020 Bloomberg

Bloomberg Opinion Radio: Weekend Edition for 7-17-20 (interview with Emily Oster)

In this podcast episode, Emily Oster discusses her column, "Parents don't have to panic over part-time school."

July 20, 2020 Bloomberg

What happens to parents if kids don't go back to school? (interview with Emily Oster)

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses how parents can approach the potential re-opening of schools and home learning.

July 18, 2020 NZZamSonntag (in German)

Drugs in War: How armies arm their soldiers against fear, fatigue and weakness (Peter Andreas cited)

This article cites Peter Andreas' book, Killer High: A History of War in Six Drugs.

July 17, 2020 New York Times

Consumers came back in June, but for how long? (Opportunity Insights cited)

This article cites figures from an Opportunity Insights report co-created by John Friedman and other Brown colleagues.

July 16, 2020 Bloomberg

Managing elective medical procedures (interview with Emily Oster)

In this podcast interview, Emily Oster shares insight on the economics of reopening schools.

July 14, 2020 Bloomberg Quint

Working parents don't have to panic over part-time school (written by Emily Oster)

Emily Oster penned this column on ways parents can balance work and schooling their children.

July 13, 2020 GoLocalProv

New Data Shows RI's Economy Is Collapsing in Key Sectors, While Small Biz Await Plan From Raimondo (Opportunity Insights cited)

According to data from Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman, key sectors of Rhode Island's economy are collapsing and dramatically trail the rest of New England and the country due to the impact of the coronavirus.

July 13, 2020 Boston Globe

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