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Matthew Wilson, Political Science, Trump can’t shake his Russia problems

Washington Examiner Originally Posted: January 12, 2017 There’s a Russian cloud over President-elect Trump’s head that could follow him all the way to the White House. Even as titillation over a dossier purporting to show his ties to Russia hardened into skepticism, Trump’s relationship with President Vladimir Putin and the role Moscow may have played […]

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What to expect from inauguration, first day in office, first 100 days of GOP control

SMU News Originally Posted: January 9, 2017 SMU Dedman College experts are available for interview on all things related to the presidential inauguration expectations for President-Elect Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. READ THE FULL RELEASE  TRUMP INHERITS STRONGEST AMERICA IN YEARS; FIRST HUNDRED DAYS TO FEATURE REPEALS, RESCTRICTIONS & WALKBACKS  JEFFREY ENGEL jaengel@mail.smu.eduOn what […]

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Willard Spiegelman, English, new book Senior Moments included in a list of recommended holiday reading by writers over 50

The Berkshire Eagle Originally Posted: December 17, 2016 ‘Tis the season for well-meaning younger people to offer advice to elders who, they fear, are sad or uninterested in the holidays. The blog Senior Care Corner claims that one geriatric specialist, worrying about senior depression, said, “I wish they would cancel December.” True, the winter holidays […]

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Alexis McCrossen, History, New Year’s Fun Facts

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Jeffrey A. Engel, Center for Presidential History, returns to Fox News

Fox4 Originally Posted: December 13, 2016 Jeffrey A. Engel, an award-winning American history scholar and director of SMU Center for Presidential History returns to Fox News to discuss Trump’s growing cabinet: Energy, State, and National Security Adviser. http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/223601299-video#.WFFZtlVP6J0

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Cal Jillson, Political Science, Provides Expertise to Dallas Morning News

Dallas Morning News Originally Posted: November 26, 2016 Could this state be a great nation? The other side of Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘Texas miracle’ READ MORE

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Save the Date: Nov. 3. Lecture and Book Signing with Willard Spiegelman.

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A Career Panel: What Can You Do with the English Major?

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Listen: Matthew Wilson, Political Science, on Think

KERA, THINK Originally Posted: October 10, 2016 Today at Noon Matthew Wilson, SMU associate professor of political science will join a panel to discuss the second presidential debate. http://www.kera.org/radio/think/

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The roots of Donald Trump’s anti-intellectualism

Christian Science Monitor Originally Posted: September 27, 2016 Trump has taken anti-wonkiness to new levels, and his high level of support echoes populist sentiment of yesteryear and follows a decades-long slide in trust in traditional institutions. Donald Trump seemed irritated. Hillary Clinton – during their Monday night debate – had just mentioned that 50 Republican […]