Presidential scholar Michael Riccards shares his thoughts on the election.
Politics
Explaining yesterday’s election in baseball terms
To use a baseball analogy, the Harris campaign sat on a lead while the Trump team methodically chipped away at the margin.
Are newspaper endorsements needed?
Do political endorsements by newspapers and other media outlets provide value?
Education and the election
In the final stretch for the presidency, are we ignoring one of the most important issues — education?
That’s entertainment. No, that’s politics
The road to the White House may include a few visits to popular entertainment shows.
Will Tuesday’s VP debate make a difference for voters?
Now that the candidates for vice president have squared off, the big question is how much of a factor the debate will be in the election.
The end of the presidential race
Presidential scholar Michael Riccards expresses his disappointment with the candidates running for the White House.
Horse race journalism (podcast)
Coverage of the issues that matter most to voters takes a backseat to coverage of polls, endorsements, fundraising and ads.
‘The West Wing’ as a teaching tool
Twenty-five years ago today, The West Wing debuted on NBC. Here’s how to use the show in the classroom.
Do public figures deserve privacy? (podcast)
Should the media cover the private lives of politicians and other public figures?
