Category: In the News

Barry Burden Comments on Gerrymandering Decision in New York Times

Barry Burden explains how the Supreme Court’s decision does not mean the debate over it will be going away any time soon.

Kenneth Mayer Chats with Salon about First Democratic Debate

Kenneth Mayer explains how the Democratic Debate is the start of voters making up their minds about who to vote for.

Eleanor Powell Speaks to 538 about Money in Politics

Eleanor Powell explains why it is difficult to link contributions to influence over policy.

Kenneth Mayer Comments on ‘Democracy Dollars’ in Newsweek

Kenneth Mayer comments on Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand’s proposal for “democracy dollars” where voters would receive a voucher to donate to their prefered candidate.

David Canon Quoted in Bloomberg on 2020 Election in Wisconsin

David Canon discusses the potential a Democratic candidate has to take back Wisconsin and other Rust-Belt states in 2020.

Young Mie Kim Talks to USA Today about Mueller Report

Young Mie Kim puts the Mueller Report in the context of her research into Russian interference and digital disinformation.

Michael Wagner Speaks about Supreme Court Election on Wisconsin Public Television

Michael Wagner talks about what the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election may mean for 2020.

Katherine Cramer ‘Digital Hearths’ Project Featured in CapTimes

Katherine Cramer talks about her “digital hearths” project designed to facilitate community conversations and engages Madison residents on issues related to the upcoming mayoral election.

Barry Burden Provides Analysis on Howard Schultz to Financial Times

Barry Burden talks to the Financial Times about how a third-party run from Howard Schultz is unlikely given existing structural barriers to entry.  

Katherine Cramer talks to Journal Sentinel about Rural-Urban Divide

Katherine Cramer talks to the Journal Sentinel about how Walker emphasized the rural-urban divide in the state during his tenure. She is the author of The Politics of Resentment, an investigation into “rural consciousness” and the rise of Scott Walker in Wisconsin.