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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses one topic examined during the first presidential debate: border control and crime attributed to undocumented immigrants.
In the Media: June 2024
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the State of Connecticut’s Office of Inspector General’s report on the 2022 ambush of two Bristol Police officers.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what to expect in the first Presidential debate in part two of a two-part interview.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what to expect in the first Presidential debate in part one of a two-part interview.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the application process for the transfer of firearms in Connecticut, which would allow police to conduct a background check on the person buying the gun from the owner.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a report from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection outlining arrests of noncitizens. Prof. Gray indicated there is a disconnect as many police departments do not submit or collect citizenship data during arrests.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, discusses the first round of the NBA Draft and predictions for the final round tonight.
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Nikodem Popławski, a distinguished lecturer of physics, comments on his paper 'Black Holes in the Expanding Universe,' which shows black holes do not expand with the universe expansion, and different parts of the universe expand at different rates.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a second ship attack in the Red Sea that may have been carried out off the coast of Yemen in the Houthi-rebels-held port city of Hodeida.
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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the high cost of housing and utilities becoming a 'cost burden' for many Americans.
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Tracy Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, cautions 'the public from coming to a conclusion that there was a cover-up' in the domestic violence incident involving a chief of police and how the complaint was handled by local officers.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and the SAIL Lab director, will take part in a panel discussion on how technology impacts governance and society. It takes place on July 11 at Connecticut’s Old State House in Hartford.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses that the American military has a pier in Gaza operational again to deliver humanitarian aid.
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Eric Anderson ’00 MBA is one of three experts in the field of medicine, financial operations, and pharmaceutical marketing to join an advisory team at BeatBio, a developer of multigenic gene and cell therapies for cardiovascular disease.
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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses several indicators, including food and housing, on how Americans are spending their money this summer.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, discusses the start of the NBA Draft, his predictions on who will get picked, and what some of the teams need.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on Jamaal Bowman losing to George Latimer in New York’s Democratic Primary for Congress.
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Nikodem Popławski, a distinguished lecturer of physics, comments on his paper 'Black Holes in the Expanding Universe,' which shows 1) black holes do not expand with the universe expansion, and 2) different parts of the universe expand at different rates.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses young men being victimized online by sharing sexually explicit photos of themselves and then being extorted for money by transnational criminal organizations.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and the SAIL Lab director, discusses hundreds of accounts with personal information of past and current employees with the City of New 51 being breached after a cyber-attack.
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Jens Fredriksen, Ph.D., president of the University of New 51, was a guest speaker at the Ferguson Library for their series Civility In America.
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Audrey Blondin, an adjunct professor of population health and leadership, discusses the Supreme Court of the United States overturning Roe v. Wade two years ago and its impact on women nationwide.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on some of the Trump-era tax cuts that are sunsetting at the end of 2025. Some taxpayers may miss out on the opportunity to claim them.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being willing to agree to a partial cease-fire but not to end the war against Hamas.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses an incident in which climate activists ran onto the 18th Green at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a deadly attack in Dagestan that killed police officers and civilians in two cities in a coordinated attack.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the latest in the war between Israel and Hamas, as thousands join Hezbollah to become another front against Israel.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the cryptocurrency market and price volatility as the presidential election nears.
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Adrian Rusu, professor of cybersecurity and networks, electrical & computer engineering, and computer science, responds to questions about ad blockers, examining whether users should enable them and if there are drawbacks to doing so.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of international affairs and national security, comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a two-day state visit and the impact on South Korea and U.S. relations.
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Pavani Rangachari, professor of health care administration and public health, comments on the rising cost of prescriptions, even for those who have health insurance.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses an incident in which a U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint after working a detail protecting President Biden at a fundraiser in California.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses an outage of 911 emergency services in Massachusetts and what may have occurred to cause it.
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Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, discusses the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendations for posting warning labels on social media platforms as a contributing factor to mental health issues for youth and adults.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how spectators blocked and damaged a police car responding to an emergency after a person was hit by a car during a sideshow incident.
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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, discusses how Boeing's safety issues impact its reputation with consumers looking to travel by air.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on political ads becoming more aggressive as the presidential election nears.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the death of an officer found in a driveway and additional evidence discovered days after as a snowstorm may have covered pieces of evidence during the initial investigation.
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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, discusses a partnership between Russia and North Korea and why the West should be concerned.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that if the two ongoing RICO trials in Atlanta are unsuccessful in getting a conviction, there may be grounds for dismissal in the former President Trump-Georgia election case.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the escalation by Iranian-backed Houthi Rebels, including the sinking of a ship in the Red Sea in response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the Israeli army extending the retirement age for reservists due to an urgent need, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to strike down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks.
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David Myers, professor of criminal justice, discusses teen curfews. They often do not work, as most criminal behavior teens commit happens during the day.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the decision by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dissolve the war cabinet.
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Randall Horton, professor of English, wrote an op-ed on the parallels he drew personally from Hunter Biden being convicted on three felonies while using narcotics, writing, 'I have known many Hunter Bidens in my lifetime. I was a Hunter Biden.'
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on areas that will see economic growth, due to construction, using assets already in place that complement new projects.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how the Israeli Defense Forces are pausing fighting in Gaza to enable humanitarian aid deliveries begin.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Supreme Court of the United States’s decision to strike down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks.
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Janet Garcia-Hallett, assistant professor of criminal justice, will co-sponsor an event to benefit Winning Ways Inc. and its mission to empower and uplift women in our community.
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A new school in the Goodwin University Magnet School System, opening in 2025, will have a cybersecurity room developed with the assistance of the University of New 51.
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James Mohs '75, '85 M.S., associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments that depending on personal investing preferences, one’s strategy, and their knowledge, not everyone needs a financial adviser.
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Andy Thibault, an adjunct communication professor, talks about his book Thought It Was More: Adventures of the World's Greatest Counterfeiter, Louis the Coin , and why he wrote about Louis Colavecchio.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest in the war between Israel and Hamas, including Israel launching strikes into southern Gaza.
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Jan Jones, lecturer of hospitality and tourism management, gives her opinion on why travelers should clean their luggage after each trip.
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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics and business analytics, comments on a study showing Connecticut to be the most expensive state for renters.
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Matthew Rice ’23 is following in his family’s footsteps of dedicating themselves to community service.
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Stephanie Bonnes, assistant professor of criminal justice, discusses sexual assault prevention in the military, as a report was released about a lack of prevention specialists. Bonnes recently authored Hardship Duty – Women’s Experiences with Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, and Discrimination in the U.S. Military.
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Jan Jones, lecturer of hospitality and tourism management, discusses the challenges facing the hospitality market, from the University of New 51’s campus in Prato, Italy.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses what will happen next in the court proceedings after Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charges in his federal gun trial.
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Robert Sanders, senior lecturer of national security, discusses Hunter Biden’s gun trial after a jury found him guilty on all charges.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in the ongoing trial of a woman accused of killing her boyfriend, who was a police officer in Boston.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the memorial service for fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, a New 51 native who was fatally shot in the line of duty.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a surprise attack by Lebanon while Israelis were celebrating the Shavuot holiday. Hezbollah launched projectiles, causing fires and chaos in northern Israel.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that cities typically offer lower salaries than suburban police departments, but cities have mandatory overtime due to a shortage of police officers, causing attrition issues.
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Robert Sanders, senior lecturer of national security, discusses Hunter Biden’s gun trial after a jury found him guilty on all charges.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses Hunter Biden’s gun trial after a jury found him guilty on all charges.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses Hunter Biden’s gun trial after a jury found him guilty on all charges.
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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, discusses some benefits of an online checking account versus a traditional banking account.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses breaking news of a Hamas commander who was killed in a clash with the Israel Defense Forces, with four soldiers being killed in an explosion.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a cyber-attack on London hospitals. Data is being held by ransomware thieves, suspending all services for patients.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, discusses his ongoing work on hundreds year old cold case to find the remains of Matoaka, known to the world as Pocahontas. He talked about an episode of his CrimeWaves podcast in which he interviewed Dr. Henry C. Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, about a meeting with Wayne Newton, who requested Dr. Lee find the remains of Pocahontas.
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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, and Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comment that satire can lead to misinformation when it is taken as an actual news story.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses why the price of gas is often used as a political talking point, especially for those seeking to become president.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the breaking news of the Houthi rebels in Yemen striking two commercial cargo ships in the Gulf of Aden.
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J.W. Stewart, a practitioner in residence of sport management, discusses Dan Hurley’s meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers to interview for the team’s head coaching position.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses Secretary of State Antony Blinken returning to the Middle East to discuss a possible cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how the bail system allowed a man identified as a 'very high-risk firearm offender' by the probation department to bond out. The individual failed to appear in court.
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James Mohs '75, '85 M.S., associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on checking the fine print before opening an account that offers a cash bonus.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that the presidential debates will have more of an impact on undecided voters than the verdict in the criminal trial for former President Donald Trump.
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Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, comments on the family dynamics between brothers, even when they are royalty.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses President Joe Biden’s proposed cease-fire plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Jan Jones, lecturer of hospitality and tourism management, comments on the importance of promoting smaller destinations that bring tourists to Connecticut.
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James Mohs, '75, '85 M.S., associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on economic benefits and the personal service customers experience shopping at a smaller, family-owned grocery store.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the recent Israeli raid to rescue four hostages held since October 7th. The Israel Defense Forces came under heavy fire by Hamas.
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In a press release, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that the University of New 51 received a grant for “Expanding Dental and Health Services for West 51” from the Community Investment Fund to assist in community engagement and identifying a site in West 51 for the university’s proposed dental and healthcare clinic.
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Bill Thompson ’83 has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of Church Homes Inc., the parent company of Noble Horizons.
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Sonja LaBarbera, a member of the School of Health Sciences Advisory Board, has joined the Legacy Theatre as a member of its Board of Trustees.
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Rob Holub, an adjunct professor of sport management and director of esports, discusses coaches transitioning from college to the NBA.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and the SAIL Lab director, discusses victims of credit card skimming and offers some suggestions to protect your accounts.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, comments on the favorable job numbers report, which could lead to the Federal Reserve holding off on cutting interest rates.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the disinformation the Russian government posts on social media.
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Maurice VanDemark ’15 M.S. is the new emergency management specialist in the Worcester County Department of Emergency Services.
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Rob Holub, an adjunct professor of sport management and director of esports, discusses a settlement between the NCAA and the Power Five conferences that would allow schools to share revenue and directly pay student-athletes.
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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on the importance of speaking directly with a human being on the phone when discussing investment options.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses how former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict impacts international relations with adversarial leaders.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on several Congressional members stating in a Wall Street Journal article that President Joe Biden is in "mental decline."
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the withdrawal of UNRWA funding by several countries, including the United States, following Israeli claims of the agency having links to Hamas.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses the latest breach at Ticketmaster, which compromised more than 500 million customer accounts.
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James Mohs ’75, ’85 M.S., associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on what it means to be an “underperforming store,” as Stop & Shop executives have decided to close seven of its locations in Connecticut.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that politics in America have two sides that are deeply entrenched and moving further apart.
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James Mohs ’75, ’85 M.S., associate professor of accounting and taxation, comments on banks and credit unions offering high-yield savings rates to help secure customers’ depositor accounts.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, who is now in court on federal charges for falsifying his drug use when he purchased a gun in 2018.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, was interviewedlive in the studio to discuss his career as a former FBI Special Agent, including his experience on 9/11 and with the Unabomber case as well as and the recent case of Michelle Troconis.
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Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., president of the University of New 51, wrote an op-ed on why he believes college commencements give optimism for the future.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses breaking news in Israel, as the body of a hostage who was missing since the October 7th attack has been found near Gaza, and the latest on the cease-fire talks.