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.
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‘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.
How I turned my frustrating interview with Steven Tyler into lessons on reporting and writing
Aerosmith’s decision to retire from touring brings back memories of Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee’s brief encounter with Steven Tyler.
Biden withdrawal is déjà vu for NJ
The Garden State has some experience with a candidate dropping out of a campaign close to Election Day.
How much of SNL Weekend Update is accurate?
A study finds that 70% of the content in SNL Weekend Update is news that is accurate and factual.
Not your normal Super Tuesday; Not your normal SOTU
No matter how long one follows politics, there’s always something new around the corner.
The 1984 Mondale campaign has a lesson for Nikki Haley
Walter Mondale ran for president in a different era than Nikki Haley — and as a member of a different political party. But the paths of the Democratic who ran for the Oval Office in 1984 and the Republican seeking her party’s 2024 nomination may intersect today.
New college course will explore pop culture, the media and public policy
The lines between entertainment and politics have always been blurry, but the distinction is even less clear today.
How terribly normal to be 70
For the Oscars: A research paper identifies three films about musicians that provide audiences with stronger connections to celebrities than popular biopics.
What’s next for Kathy Hochul?
When politicians play their cards right, the margin of election victory may not matter the next time they run for office.