MPR News Presents aired a Humphrey School event featuring Washington Post investigative reporter Tom Hamburger, who has focused his reporting on the role of Attorney General William Barr and other top Justice officials. Professor Larry Jacobs was the moderator.
Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story examining the Minnesota U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Tina Smith and Republican challenger Jason Lewis.
Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story on Trump's advertising strategy and how he is trying to replicate his 2016 success in stirring racial resentments of white voters in the Upper Midwest.
Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier provides some historical context to the discussion over whether President Trump could flip Minnesota to a red state in the November election.
Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the presidential campaigns paying more attention to Minnesota in the runup to the November election.
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the candidacy of John Thompson for a Minnesota House seat. Thompson has been criticized for using profanity and making threats to "racist white people" at a Black Lives Matter rally last month.
In this story, Professor Larry Jacobs talked about how political candidates lost one of their best methods of connecting with voters with the cancellation of the Minnesota State Fair.
Professor Christina Ewig is quoted in this story examining Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris's interest in economic policies to help underserved communities, and how she might lead efforts to improve the economy if elected.
This preview of the August 11 primaries looks at the challenge to Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from other Democratic candidates. Professor Larry Jacobs comments.
MPR News Presents aired a Humphrey School event featuring a panel of experts discussing how health care delivery is changing, and will continue to evolve, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Professor Larry Jacobs was the moderator.