In the Media

Professor Larry Jacobs, in this story looking at the year ahead in the race for president, says, "The protective shield that all democracies and social orders rely on: legitimacy of the governing body; some level of elite responsibility; the willingness of citizens to view their neighbors in a civic way; is in an advanced stage of decline or collapse."

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story examining whether infighting between progressive and centrist Democrats could weaken the party’s campaign leading up to the November 2024 elections.

A profile of Kate Barr, who is retiring as the head of Propel Nonprofits in January. Barr is a longtime adjunct faculty member in the Humphrey School's leadership and management area. 

Associate Professor Audrey Dorélien was interviewed for this q/a that discusses how to navigate social gatherings and travel as respiratory illnesses rise this winter.

This opinion column, which is critical of ranked-choice voting, mentions research on the topic conducted by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story looking ahead to the Republican presidential caucus in Iowa.

Professor Larry Jacobs was a guest on Almanac's weekly political roundup.

Professor Joe Soss was a guest on this podcast, discussing his research into social inequality.

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this explainer on ranked-choice voting. 

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who is running against President Biden in the Democratic race for the White House, is struggling to formulate a broader policy platform that would appeal to voters, according to Professor Larry Jacobs.

Frank Douma of the Institute for Urban and Regional Infrastructure Finance was interviewed for this story about the challenges of using autonomous vehicles in rural areas.

Humphrey School alumnus Nfamara Dampha (MDP ‘17/PhD NRSM ‘20), a researcher at the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment, was a guest on the Climate Cast podcast to discuss his experience attending the COP28 global climate conference.  

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story examining the benefits and drawbacks of ranked-choice voting. 

Humphrey School alumnus Nfamara Dampha (MDP ‘17/PhD NRSM ‘20), a researcher at the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment, was interviewed for this story examining the climate change impacts occurring in many former British colonial territories such as Gambia, where Dampha is from. 

Professor Eric Schwartz provides his perspectives on what might be accomplished during the cease fire between Israel and Hamas.