Pietro Perotti featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
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As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts…
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Joan Cook, Yale University – Why People Don’t Talk About Traumatic Events
Why do people wait to tell others about traumatic events? Joan Cook, associate professor of psychiatry at Yale University, discusses reasons that cause this delay. Dr. Cook’s clinical and research interests falls within three domains: traumatic stress, geriatric mental health,…
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Ann Gordon, Chapman University – Natural Disaster Preparedness
We might not be as prepared for a natural disaster as we think. Ann Gordon, associate professor of political science at Chapman University, examines if our preparedness could use a tune-up. Dr. Ann Gordon is associate dean of Wilkinson College…
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Benjamin Ho, Vassar College – Political Apologies
Politicians make a lot of apologies. Benjamin Ho, associate professor of economics at Vassar College, examines whether these apologies work and if there are consequences either way. Ben Ho is an associate professor of behavioral economics at Vassar College who…
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Sherry Linkon, Georgetown University – Working Class Voters
Working class voters have been in the news during this election season. Sherry Linkon, professor of English at Georgetown University, delves into deindustrialization and how it can affect this portion of voters this cycle. I do research in two areas:…
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Luke Fowler, Boise State University – Environmentalism and Politics
Different regions of the U.S. think of environmental issues differently. Luke Fowler, assistant professor in the department of public policy at Boise State University, determines citizens want environmental protection, but come to different conclusions on who should provide it. Luke…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.11.7)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.11.7 Monday, November 7th Sherry Linkon of Georgetown University discusses working class voters in this election cycle. Tuesday, November 8th Benjamin Ho of Vassar College explores political apologies. Wednesday, November 9th Ann Gordon of Chapman University…
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Pietro Perotti, University of Bath – Political Accounting
Who the president is may change how states report their financial data. Pietro Perotti, lecturer in accounting and finance at the University of Bath, describes how states more politically aligned with the executive may change their financial tune. I am…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.10.31-11.4
Academic Minute from 10.31 – 11.4 Monday, October 31st Charles Sohaskey – Chapman University Vampires and Tuberculosis Charles Sohaskey is the biological safety officer at Chapman University. He also does work at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach, California.…
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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 music at Seton Hall University, delves into the way music is used to sway the public one way or the other. Dr. Paul Christiansen…