Politics are more polarized than ever—or at least that’s how it feels to many Americans. Research from Pew indicates that Americans are more likely to say it is “stressful and […]
Free Speech Forum
This month the UW Board of Regents approved a resolution that allows UW students who have “dismiss[ed] the expressive rights of others” to be suspended after having done so twice, and […]
The Biology of Politics
Are we born Republican or Democrat? Are our political views determined by biological factors? Does biology belong in the study of politics? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find our more!
Political Polarization in the U.S.
Is our country as politically divided as some say? Are Americans as starkly opposed in their views as many political media outlets suggest? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
The Presidential Impeachment Process
Why is it that some conservatives are talking about impeaching President Barack Obama? What does a president have to do to be impeached? On Wednesday September 4th, these were some of the key questions that our host Tim Hansel asked of his guests Donald Downs, expert on constitutional law, and Michael Wagner, expert on American politics and presidency.