Schar School in the News: August 12th - 16th, 2024

USA Today: Jeremy Mayer writes an op-ed examining the potential risks and scrutiny associated with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz being chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.

The Hill: In an op-ed, Sita Slavov questions how the GOP intends to sustain Social Security, Medicare, and other federal benefits programs.

Washington Post: Terry Clower assesses the damage to the local economy should Trump’s administration relocate and eliminate federal jobs.

OpenSecrets: Schar School undergraduate Gabriella Grabovska analyzes Congress’ biggest tax-payer funded travel spenders. The GOP wins by millions.

Axios D.C.: Quotes by Terry Clower are cited in an article about how former President Donald Trump’s policies could potentially hurt the economy throughout the Washington-metropolitan area.

Newstalk: The Pat Kenny Show (podcast; Ireland): Mark J. Rozell explains developments in the race for president of the United States. Rozell begins at 1:00.

Route Fifty: In the wake of the CrowdStrike/Microsoft debacle, Alan Shark warns state and local leaders to look at their tech disaster plans.

MoneyGeek: Katrin Anacker gives tips on buying a home in Virginia.

Al Jazeera: Mark N. Katz adds clarity to Russia’s relationship with Israel. It’s complicated.

RTE Radio 1 (podcast; Ireland): Mark J. Rozell discusses the interview between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Rozell starts at the 50-second mark.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio): John Milliken and David Ramadan are quoted in a story about Virginia Republicans crossing party lines to support Vice President Kamala Harris.

NOTUS: Ronald Marks tells the nonprofit media outlet of the Allbritton Journalism Institute what goes on behind the scenes of the Senate Intelligence Committee.

WHRO Public Radio: James Burroughs confirms “red flags” were raised in a city of Chesapeake government controversy.

Tagesschau (translation may be needed): Jeremy Mayer details the Trump-Musk X conversation for a German TV audience. Politikwissenschaftler Mayer begins at 1:08.

Washington Business Journal: Terry Clower cowrites an op-ed detailing how the region’s economy is unprepared for the massive changes a Trump regime may bring.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell writes an op-ed discussing the potential challenges that can follow positive political developments.

CryptoInfonet: Louise Shelley is quoted in a story about federal regulatory measures levied against Customers Bank, one of the only crypto-friendly banks in the U.S.

China Unscripted (podcast): Michael Hunzeker discusses Taiwanese preparations for a possible war with China. Also on Player FM.

Spectrum News: Mark J. Rozell weighs in on how Latino voters may respond to the Harris VP pick of Tim Walz. Rozell begins at 1:27.

Modern Diplomacy: Pearl Matibe, a Schar School undergraduate, writes about Senator Jim Risch’s report on U.S.-Europe cooperation on how Chinese and Russian influence is impacting the stability of African countries.

The Scoop: In a report in the media outlet of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, Mahmut Cengiz says the violence amid Turkish drug cartels will only get worse.

MTV Lebanon (translation may be needed): David Ramadan discusses the momentum shift in U.S. politics.

EMEA Tribune: Picks up Mark N. Katz’s comments to Al Jazeera on Russia’s complex relationship with Israel.