Politics and Government

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how lack of clarity from the federal government has the potential to erode public trust.

Associate professor of political science Christopher Adolph explains why state officials have been taking a large leadership role in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, discusses how republican governors were more likely to delay COVD-19 social distancing measures.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors are more likely to delay coronavirus prevention measures.

Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology, discusses how special circumstances can lead to increased transmission of the coronavirus in Washington's jails and prisons.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how different states and their different cultures are reacting to the coronavirus.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how Anthony Fauci, a medical expert who corrected Donald Trump on issues surrounding the coronavirus, has been made a target of the far-right.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains the similarities between coronavirus politics and climate politics.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, explains the long-term effects the coronavirus epidemic could have on how we view big government.

Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses government intervention in the coronavirus pandemic.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discusses the Defense Protection Act and other extreme measures the US government could take to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus of anthropology, explains why Taiwan has been so effective at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains why the methods being used to slow the spread of the coronavirus can't necessarily be used to combat climate change.