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Paul Christiansen, Seton Hall University – Campaign Songs

Political candidates are marketed to voters using the magic of music. Paul Christiansen, associate professor of

Claire Vallotton featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our

Richard Holtzman, Bryant University – Political Narratives

Political narratives are an important part of an election cycle. Richard Holtzman, associate professor of political

Whitney Manzo, Meredith College – Civil Discourse

How do you promote civil discourse in our democracy? Whitney Manzo, assistant professor of political science

Cynthia Botteron, Shippensburg University – Qualified for Election

What makes a candidate qualified for political office? Cynthia Botteron, professor of political science at Shippensburg

Charles Sohaskey, Chapman University – Vampires and Tuberculosis

This Halloween, be on the lookout for vampires – and tuberculosis. Charles Sohaskey, post-doctoral research faculty

Jeremy Wells, Roger Williams University – Haunted Houses

Is this place haunted? Jeremy Wells, assistant professor of historic preservation at Roger Williams University, delves

This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.10.31)

This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.10.31 Monday, October 31st Charles Sohaskey of Chapman University explores

The Academic Minute for 2016.10.24-10.28

Academic Minute from 10.24 – 10.28 Monday, October 24th Corey Seemiller – Wright State University Young

Stephen Lind, Washington and Lee University – The Great Pumpkin

The Great Pumpkin and Charlie Brown are part of Halloween. Stephen Lind, assistant professor of business