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Bernie Sanders thinks media is unfair, so he created his own

Bernie Sanders thinks media is unfair, so he created his own

Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center commented on Bernie Sanders’ livestreamed campaign programming, which seeks to reach supporters without a media filter. “I think Bernie Sanders became accustomed to the level of news attention that a fresh face attacking the establishment normally gets and now thinks, [if] he got that attention in 2016, he should be getting it now, and, if not, there must be something wrong with the press,” she said.

A conversation with Michael Horowitz
Michael Horowitz

Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House. (Image: Courtesy of Michael Horowitz)

A conversation with Michael Horowitz

In the latest episode of Penn Today’s ‘Office Hours’ podcast series, a chat with Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House.
The role of UN ambassador, explained
United Nations member flags raised outside of the UN building in New York

The role of UN ambassador, explained

Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.
How to end partisan gerrymandering: Get the public involved
Crayon drawing of person holding an American flag

How to end partisan gerrymandering: Get the public involved

Wharton professor Steven O. Kimbrough discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decision to not make a ruling on what constitutes excessive partisan gerrymandering.

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The Finance 202: Trump is bullying Powell to lower interest rates. It might have the reverse effect

The Finance 202: Trump is bullying Powell to lower interest rates. It might have the reverse effect

Peter Conti-Brown of the Wharton School said Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell may run into trouble if President Trump’s attempts to demote him were to go before the Supreme Court, but that such a scenario would likely cause either the Fed or Trump to back down for political reasons.