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Presidential historian Jeffrey Engel joins host Krys Boyd

KERA Originally Posted: January 14, 2021 One week after pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol, members of the House of Representatives returned to that very spot to impeach the president for a second time. Presidential historian Jeffrey Engel joins host Krys Boyd to talk about this unprecedented chapter in American history – and about whether […]

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Are government shutdowns the new normal?

MPR News Originally Posted: January 22, 2019 It’s the longest government shutdown in history, now entering its fifth week. It feels like shutdowns are more common these days. Is our perception reality? And if so, is this the new normal when it comes to the U.S. government? What are the consequences of a long shutdown, both […]

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Watch SMU Center for Presidential History Director Jeffrey Engel on CNN

Dedman College News Originally Posted: December 5, 2018 Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored with a state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. this morning. Tune into CNN from 9-11am today to watch SMU Center for Presidential History Director Jeffrey Engel during the ceremonies. More on Jeffrey Engel as he discusses the first […]

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What’s at stake in the midterms? Both sides warn the future of our democracy is at risk

USA Today Originally Posted: November 5, 2018 Jeffrey Engel, director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University is quoted in this article. What’s at stake? Democrats warn that the midterm elections on Tuesday will undermine the future of America’s democracy unless President Trump’s authoritarian instincts are curtailed. Republicans argue that the nation’s sovereignty is […]