Connecting with the public through the media is a key component of our outreach efforts.
Media Mentions
Our faculty and research are often featured in news stories about democracy and American politics. Here are some of our recent media highlights:
Bloomberg: Balance of Power post-election special
USA Today: Trump assassination attempt unlikely to have lasting political impact, observers say
CBC: What is Project 2025? A quick explanation
Fox43 Harrisburg: What is Project 2025?
Centre Daily Times: David Hogg visits Penn State, urges Gen Z to get involved with politics
The Daily Collegian: Cassidy Hutchinson discusses her journey with politics
Washington Post: The young are losing faith in democracy. Here’s what to do about it.
CNN: Why Republican voters believe Trump
Associated Press: Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, new poll finds
CBS Sunday Morning: With election deniers running for office, our right to vote is on the ballot
The Conversation
The Conversation is an independent source of news and views from the academic and research community, delivered direct to the public. The organization’s motto is “academic rigor, journalistic flair.” Michael Berkman, Christopher Beem, and other McCourtney Institute faculty regularly contribute articles to the site, which are republished in media outlets around the world:
Why virtue signaling isn’t the same as virtue — and strengthens the partisan divide
Why refusing the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t just immoral — it’s un-American