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February 11, 2025 LSE European Institute Podcasts

Burning down the house: carbon politics, American power, and the almighty Dollar (interview with Mark Blyth)

In a podcast, Mark Blyth discusses how the U.S. dollar's global role has fueled economic dominance and says a shift toward carbon-driven reindustrialization under Trump could weaken U.S. influence as the world moves toward green energy.

February 10, 2025 Washington Post

Why the government built only 58 EV charging stations in three years (written by Marc Dunkelman)

In The Washington Post, Marc J. Dunkelman writes that progressives have weakened the administrative state, limiting the U.S. government's ability to regulate corporations and expand public works.

February 7, 2025 Reuters

Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say (comments by J. Brian Atwood)

J. Brian Atwood told Reuters that mass layoffs at USAID would effectively dismantle the agency and endanger millions of lives worldwide.

February 7, 2025 The Hill

If USAID ends, American diplomacy will be the biggest loser (written by J. Brian Atwood)

J. Brian Atwood writes in The Hill that efforts to abolish USAID would undermine U.S. national security, arguing that the agency is highly regulated, combats poverty, and strengthens global stability in ways that serve American interests.

February 6, 2025 Bloomberg

Musk’s Brazen DOGE Tactics Irk GOP Senators, Treasury Staff (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller examines how public sentiment could impact the president's willingness to allow Musk to continue with his cost-cutting mandate.

February 6, 2025 The Diplomat

What Will South Korea’s Post-Yoon Foreign Policy Look Like? (written by Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein writes in The Diplomat that the downfall of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has triggered a reassessment of his foreign policy, with Seoul likely shifting toward moderation to ease regional tensions.

February 6, 2025 Wall Street Journal

As America Battles Fentanyl, Mexico Fights Flow of American Guns (comments bu Ieva Jusionyte)

Ieva Jusionyte told The Wall Street Journal that both the U.S. and Mexico must take action to curb gun trafficking, with Mexico strengthening its justice system and the U.S. tightening firearm purchase regulations.

February 6, 2025 NPR News

How U.S. progressives broke the administrative state, according to Marc J. Dunkelman

Marc J. Dunkelman told NPR that progressives’ distrust of power has led to burdensome regulations that stall infrastructure but says reform is possible.

February 5, 2025 Discourse Magazine

Progressives Against Progress (Marc Dunkelman's book cited)

A recent Discourse Magazine article references Marc Dunkelman's latest book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back."

February 5, 2025 The New York Times

Beneath Trump’s Plan for Gaza, Painful Echoes of Forced Displacement (comments by Omer Bartov)

Omer Bartov told The New York Times that President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza echoes past forced displacements of Palestinians and amounts to “ethnic cleansing” disguised as a humanitarian act.

February 3, 2025 Forbes

Seven Lessons For Elon Musk And DOGE (Marc Dunkelman's book cited)

A recent Forbes article references Marc Dunkelman's latest book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back."

February 3, 2025 Bloomberg

Bloomberg Businessweek: Trump Tariff Talk (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller shares her thoughts on possible presidential overreach on the heels of the DOGE team's actions.

January 31, 2025 The Boston Globe

Trump loves McKinley. If only they were more alike. (written by Stephen Kinzer)

Stephen Kinzer writes in The Boston Globe that despite Donald Trump’s admiration for William McKinley, the two presidents were fundamentally different—McKinley was cautious and consensus-driven, while Trump is impulsive and confrontational.

January 30, 2025 Notre Dame News

Aspects of marriage counseling may hold the key to depolarizing, unifying the country, study finds (Robert Blair's research cited)

Robert Blair co-authored a new study that found “reciprocal group reflection” — an intervention inspired by marriage counseling — helped reduce affective polarization among opposing political parties.

January 29, 2025 Bloomberg

Trump Buyouts, Spending Freezes Wreak Havoc Across Government (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the implications of President Trump's sweeping orders for Congress and the Republican party.

January 27, 2025 Financial Times

The Trump economy: inflation versus isolationism (comments by Mark Blyth)

Mark Blyth comments for the Financial Times, "If you really thought this guy was going to do something about the price of eggs, then you are probably going to be brutally disappointed."

January 25, 2025 The New York Times

Let’s Get to the Marrow of What Trump Just Did (Marc Dunkelman's book cited)

A recent New York Times interview references Marc Dunkelman's latest book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back."

January 24, 2025 Bloomberg

What Trump's Cuts Mean for US Growth, Foreign Policy (interview with Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller discusses the potential impact of President Donald Trump's targeted government spending cuts in the United States and abroad in an interview with Bloomberg.

January 24, 2025 NBC News

As Trump returns to office, these voters say politicians are failing them (Costs of War research cited)

A recent NBC News article, references a report by the Costs of War project on record U.S. military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began.

January 23, 2025 NK News

Why Trump needs to engage North Korea to lower tensions (interview with Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein told NK News that Trump-Kim engagement 2.0 could help deescalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula following Trump’s inauguration.

January 23, 2025 Financial Times

Donald Trump piles pressure on Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates (comments by Mark Blyth)

In the Financial Times, Mark Blyth warns that if Trump’s policies drive inflation, the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates despite potential backlash from the administration.

January 22, 2025 Bloomberg

Bloomberg Intelligence: Zelensky Interview, Trump Week One (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In a Bloomberg interview, Wendy Schiller discusses the nation's first week under the new Trump administration.

January 21, 2025 The Boston Globe

The secretary of state is irrelevant now (written by Stephen Kinzer)

Stephen Kinzer writes for The Boston Globe, "Marco Rubio will be one of Trump’s least influential Cabinet members. It’s not his fault."

January 21, 2025 ABC News

TikTok's future uncertain after Trump's executive order, experts say (comments by Timothy Edgar)

In ABC News, Timothy Edgar highlights TikTok's $850 billion liability risk under U.S. law and notes potential app degradation over time without updates.

January 21, 2025 Indian Express

With Donald Trump’s return, a very different America is upon us (written by Ashutosh Varshney)

In Indian Express, Ashutosh Varshney examines Trump’s second presidency, noting its focus on expanding power, prioritizing popular will over law, and pursuing controversial tariffs and immigration policies.

January 21, 2025 Bloomberg

Trump Flexes Executive Power in Day One Moves (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In a Bloomberg interview, Wendy Schiller analyzes President Trump’s early second-term actions, including his legislative strategy, executive orders, and major policy announcements.

January 20, 2025 Bloomberg

The Inauguration of President Donald Trump (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.

January 20, 2025 Yahoo Finance

Trump seems to 'color within the lines so far' on federal powers (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Wendy Schiller analyzes what Donald Trump said — and didn’t say — in his inauguration speech.

January 18, 2025 Bloomberg

Bloomberg Daybreak Holiday: Trump, Netflix, Fed (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed the potential challenges and priorities of President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming term.

January 18, 2025 The Hill

I’ve seen government reform work, but only with experienced civil servants (written by J. Brian Atwood)

In The Hill, J. Brian Atwood warns that reforms aimed at empowering the president at the expense of career civil servants risk undermining effective governance and demonizing dedicated public servants.

January 18, 2025 The Guardian

An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return (comments by Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller comments for The Guardian, “The Hunter Biden pardon will be the biggest black mark on his presidency because he promised and he gave his word that he wouldn’t do it and then he did it."

January 17, 2025 The Hill

With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government (comments by Marc Dunkelman)

In The Hill, Marc Dunkelman discussed his new book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back."

January 15, 2025 Medium

America’s Failure in Afghanistan: Between Religious Ideology and Geopolitical Conflicts (Costs of War research cited)

A piece in Medium cites data from the Costs of War Project on the number of casualties in the Afghan war.

January 15, 2025 CBS News

Chicago influencer says U.S. ban on TikTok would take slash his audience (comments by Timothy Edgar)

Timothy Edgar comments for CBS News, "This generation may be in for a very rude awakening if the law goes into effect and they find a major social media platform that they came to rely on as creators, or just users, is suddenly not available."

January 14, 2025 The New York Times

Revenge Is a Dish Best Served From the White House (Rose McDermott's research cited)

A recent New York Times article referenced a piece on the psychology of revenge and deterrence co-authored by Rose McDermott.

January 14, 2025 CBS News

What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned? (comments by Timothy Edgar)

Timothy Edgar explained to CBS News what TikTok users might expect if a potential ban on the app is enacted.

January 14, 2025 The Boston Globe

Trump thinks the ‘Establishment’ is a bunch of bureaucrats. Democrats shouldn’t make that mistake. (written by Marc Dunkelman)

In an opinion essay for The Boston Globe, Marc Dunkelman asserts, “What voters really want is more of what the establishment once provided and is now in such short supply: the ability of government to deliver.”

January 14, 2025 Harvard Gazette

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