Media Appearances/Interviews
“The Perfect Storm in Higher Education Has Become A Tsunami,” Keynote Address, Consortium on Financing Higher Education, Cornell University, April 25, 2024
“Moms for Liberty faces new challenges and growing pushback over its conservative education agenda,” CNN, February 3, 2024 (and 28 other media outlets)
“Hollywood attorney Kevin Morris, who financially backed Hunter Biden, moves closer to the spotlight,” CBS News, January 12, 2024
“The Hollywood Lawyer Funding Hunter Biden’s Defense,” LA Times, January 3, 2024
“Why are some Republicans opposing more aid for Ukraine?” BBC News, Washington, December 7, 2023 (and 15 other media outlets)
“Alan Freed and the Payola Scandal,” The John Oakley Show, AM 640 Toronto, November 21, 2023
“Do We Have Free Will?,” Open To Debate, PBS Radio, November 17, 2023
“Ohio Could Reset The Abortion Debate,” Newsweek, November 5, 2023
“Moderate Jews across the world struggle for balance amid Israel-Hamas war,” The Straits Times, October 28, 2023
"US in a spot as Israel-Hamas war tension spills over, Ukraine consensus frays," The Straits Times, October 14, 2023
"Biden-Trump rematch increasingly inevitable, but most Americans aren't happy with either man," The Straits Times, September 27, 2023
"Rise of the Parent-Friendly Rockstar," The Wall Street Journal, September 5, 2023
"Fewer males are going to college. What's behind the national and local trend?" The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, August 29, 2023 (and 2 other media outlets)
“US conservative vision for 2025 seeks to ditch climate goals, create a much stronger presidency,” The Straits Times, August 17, 2023
“Florida’s New Black History Standards,” Public Morality (hosted by Byron Williams), WSNC FM Radio (an NPR affiliate), August 8, 2023
“Third party bid for US presidential election in itself futile, but could take away votes from Biden,” The Straits Times, July 29, 2023
“Conservative US Supreme Court verdicts likely to energise Democrat base,” The Straits Times, July 1, 2023 (and 6 other media outlets)
“The Day Elvis Gave His Final Concert,” The John Oakley Show, AM 640 Toronto, June 26, 2023
“How abortion became an ‘Achilles heel’ for US Republicans,” Aljazeera Media Network, June 23, 2023
“Donald Trump Galvanisé Par Ses Rivaux,” Le Devoir, June 7, 2023 (and 3 other international media outlets).
“Trump indictment: Deeper polarization, uncharted waters ahead for the US,” The Straits Times, April 2, 2023
“A Sympathetic Retrospective on Catholic Intellectual Steve Allen,” National Catholic Register, March 30, 2023
“Trump’s arrest will put US at crossroads,” The Straits Times, March 21, 2023
“White House must navigate antiChina hysteria, stabilize relations with Beijing,” The Straits Times, February 10, 2023
“Criminal referrals against Trump, while not binding, leave him more vulnerable,” The Straits Times, December 23, 2022
“Latest Hunter Biden Problem Puts White House In Tight Spot,” Newsweek, December 15, 2022 (and 2 other media outlets)
“Glenn Altschuler and Immigration Misconceptions,” Podcast, The Rational Middle, December 14, 2022. https://rationalmiddle.com/glennaltschulerandimmigrationmisconceptions/
“Dead Men Don’t Vote: Election News Recap Week of December 2, 2022,” Podcast, OSET Institute. Dead Men Don't Vote: Election News Recap: Week of December 2, 2022 on Apple Podcasts
“Anniversary of Elvis Presley’s Movie Debut in ‘Love Me Tender’,” The John Oakley Show, AM 640, Toronto, November 15, 2022
“Republicans perform below expectations in midterms, which may erode Trump’s comeback hopes,” The Straits Times, November 10, 2022
“President Biden warns of danger to democracy, but voters worry about economy,” The Straits Times, November 3, 2022
“Dramatic but largely symbolic close to Capitol riot hearings,” The Straits Times, October 14, 2022
“Intensifying culture wars amid political polarization,” The Straits Times, October 8, 2022
“Book Explores the CenturiesOld Influence of ‘Protestant Brooklyn’,” (with Stuart Blumin) Cornellians, September 20, 2022
“College enrollments are declining in the U.S. Should we be worried?” WYPR, September 13, 2022
“Trump presents unique challenge: Will he be charged with a crime?” The Straits Times, August 27, 2022
“FBI raid of Trump’s home raises political temperature,” The Straits Times, August 13, 2022
“Supreme Court decision on abortion a bombshell for millions of American women,” The Straits Times, June 24, 2022
“Trump defiant as House Committee takes US Capitol attack case against him public,” The Straits Times, June 19, 2022
“Televised hearing of Jan 6 Capitol riot turns up heat in volatile climate,” The Straits Times, June 10, 2022
“White supremacist terrorism on fertile ground in the United States,” The Straits Times, May 17, 2022
“For Financial Help and Counsel, Hunter Biden Turns to Hollywood Lawyer,” The New York Times, May 10, 2022 (and 19 other media outlets)
“Neither Party Is Happy About Biden’s Handling of the Border,” The New York Times, April 20, 2022 (and 5 other media outlets)
“Russia’s war in Ukraine may be wild card in some elections,” The Straits Times, March 13, 2022
“Voting rights Bills may mark turning point in US history,” The Straits Times, January 13, 2022
“US President Biden signals Senate battle over voting rights,” The Straits Times, January 12, 2022
“US at grave risk of deepening domestic discord, political violence,” The Straits Times, January 4, 2022
“No rosy Christmas politically for US President Joe Biden,” The Straits Times, December 23, 2021
“President Nixon Meets Elvis Presley On This Date in 1972,” The John Oakley Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, December 21, 2021
“US summit aims to repair and burnish democracy; 110 governments invited,” The Straits Times, December 8, 2021
“US regains global role at COP26 but it makes little impact at home,” The Straits Times, November 20, 2021
“Dems grapple with election failures as they debate Biden’s agenda,” Sinclair Broadcast Group, November 3, 2021
“Biden aims to raise refugee cap to 125,000 amid ‘unprecedented’ crises,” Sinclair Broadcast Group (in 48 media outlets), September 21, 2001
“Revelations of Trump’s State of mind and risk of war shake Washington,” The Straits Times, September 15, 2021
“US marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, but with less urgency,” The Straits Times, September 11, 2021
“Elvis Presley’s Radio Debut,” John Oakley Show, Global News Radio 640 Toronto, July 7, 2021
“America celebrates Independence Day but political tension is building,” The Straits Times, July 4, 2021
“Hacks Are Prompting Calls For A Cyber Agreement, But Reaching One Would Be Tough,” (online) www.npr.org, July 2, 2021 (and 43 other media outlets)
“Kamala Harris’ first trip abroad leaves her ‘between a sword and a wall’,” The Straits Times, June 17, 2021
“The 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa, Oklahoma Race Massacre,” Good Morning Europe Show on Euro News World TV, June 2, 2021
“Republican Party remains in thrall to Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, May 19, 2021
“First speech to US Congress reflects Biden’s broad ambition,” The Straits Times, April 28, 2021
“Infrastructure wars: Biden plan challenges US to define its future,” The Straits Times, April 10, 2021
“Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Confronts A Familiar Hurdle: Sen. Joe Manchin,” ABC 5 and 23 other media outlets (Sinclair Broadcasting), April 8, 2021
“The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber,” The Nation, March 17, 2021
“Trump reappears to energise key rightwing conference,” The Straits Times, March 1, 2021
“Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial, but outcomes favor Democrats.” The Straits Times, February 13, 2021
“GOP rift over Trump’s role fades as Republicans turn to midterms.” KUTV (Sinclair Broadcasting) and 14 media outlets, January 29, 2021
“Joe Biden’s inauguration sends a message of resilience.” The Straits Times, January 20, 2021
“Trump leaves US fault lines expose.” The Straits Times, January 16, 2021
“A momentous week that could decide direction of US politics.” The Straits Times, January 3, 2021
“Why do smart people lie about alien encounters?” by Matthew Rozsa and Keith A. Spencer. Salon, December 10, 2020
“US political divide spins further apart as Trump’s term ends.” The Straits Times, December 3, 2020
“US Passes Democracy Stress Test – But Narrowly.” The Straits Times, November 24, 2020
“BidenHarris Hold Promise for Restoring the US and Refreshing the Democratic Party.” The Straits Times, November 8, 2020
“Trump Tarnishing Legitimate US Election with Claims of Fraud, Analysts Warn.” The Straits Times, November 6, 2020
“In Protest Torn Kenosha, Trump Backs Police.” The Straits Times, September 2, 2020
“In Rare Unity, Democratic Party Coalesces Behind Joe Biden.” The Straits Times, August 21, 2020
“Facing Headwinds, Trump Stokes Fear Of Chaos And Anarchy To Fire Up Support,” The Straits Times, July 24, 2020”
“Amid A Fevered Campaign, America Faces A Reckoning With Its Past,” The Straits Times, July 8, 2020
“Trump’s Reelection Prospects Darkening,” The Straits Times, June 27, 2020
“’I Can’t Breathe’ Becomes Anthem Of Despair For Black Americans,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 1, 2020
“Shutting Chinese Out Of US Universities Could Hurt America More Than China,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 10, 2020
“Higher Education’s Coronavirus Challenges,” WBAL Radio, April 29, 2020
“Is The Coronavirus Igniting A War Of All Against All?,” WBAL Radio, April 7, 2020
“Senator Bernie Sanders Makes The Democratic Party Nervous,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 23, 2020
“Senate Trial Opens With Eye On US Presidential Elections In November,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 23, 2020
“Trump Enters 2020 With Rock Solid Base,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 31, 2020
“Impeachment Process Rolls On, But Few Think Trump Will Be Removed From Office,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 11, 2019
“House Democrats Launch Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into US President Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 25, 2019 (appeared in PreNsaRiotlreTrail.com, September 25, 2019)
“Reports On Phone Call With Ukraine President Put Trump On Shaky Ground,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 24, 2019
“With No Magic Bullet From Mueller, Democrats Have Only 2020 To Turn The Tables On Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 25, 2019
“Trump’s Attacks On Congresswomen Challenges The Idea Of America,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 15, 2019
“As The GI Bill Turns 75, Arizona’s Senator Ernest McFarland Is Remembered For Key Role,” AZCentral/The Arizona Republic and USA Today, June 21, 2019
“Why Tariff Threat Is Unsettling – Even After USMexico Deal,” The Christian Science Monitor, June 10, 2019
“Trump’s Tariff War Aimed At Decoupling The US Economy From China,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 14, 2019
“The Truth About Student Loans,” KNRS Radio, May 13, 2019
“A Twinge Of Anxiety Amid Broad Consensus That Trump Is On Right Path,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 12, 2019
“The Democrats Need a Long Game,” KSRO Radio, May 10, 2019
“The Met Opens ‘Play It Loud’ Exhibition for Rock & Roll Fans,” Uptown Radio, April 5, 2019
“Trump Not Out Of The Woods Yet, But Report A Big Victory For Him,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 26, 2019
“US Senate Rebuke A Dent, But Trump Is Far From Derailed Over National Emergency Vote,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 16, 2019
“Little Political Downside Seen For Trump Or Democrats In National Emergency Declaration,” WSYX ABC 6, February 15, 2019
“Trump To Seek Unifying Tone In State Of The Union, But Democrats, Experts Have Doubts,” WSYX ABC 6, February 4, 2019
“GOP Rift Over Trump’s Role In Riot Fades As Republicans Turn To Midterms,” ABC 6, January 29, 2021
“Roger Stone Indictment Does Not Mean Probe Is Closing In On Trump…Yet,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 26, 2019
“Increasing Polarization Points To Stark Choice In 2020 US Poll,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 17, 2019
“With Trump Digging In, US Shutdown Could Set New Record,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 10, 2019
“Shutdown Over Boarder Wall And Other Recent Trump Decisions Aimed At Placating His Base,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 22, 2018
“Trump’s Torrid Week A Signal For Yet More Turbulence Ahead,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 15, 2018
“5 Things To Watch For After Latest Mueller Probe Bombshells,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, December 10, 2018
“Potential Challenger Endorses Pelosi For Speaker As Alternatives For Unhappy Dems Dwindle,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 46 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 20, 2018
“Cornell Professor Recaps Southern Tier MidTerm Stories,” WSKG NPR PBS, November 8, 2018
“As Democrats Take House, Experts Say Partisan Polarization Will Only Get Worse,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 45 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 7, 2018
“Nov. 6 Will Reveal What Americans Think Of President Donald Trump – And Portend 2020 Presidential Election,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 2, 2018
“Trump’s Immigration Moves May Overshadow Economy For Midterm Voters,” WSYX ABC 6 (and 43 other media outlets), November 1, 2018
“Republican Incumbents Take Different Tacks In Upstate NY,” Associated Press (and 93 other media outlets), October 29, 2018
“US Left More Bitterly Divided As Supreme Court Goes Conservative,” The Straits Times, Singapore, October 8, 2018
“Republicans Likely To Prevail In Kavanaugh Case But At Cost,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 30, 2018
“Manafort’s Deal With Mueller Puts Trump’s Inner Circle In Danger,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 16, 2018
“New York Times Anonymous OpEd: Donald Trump’s Feud With Critical Media Deepens,” The Straits Times, Singapore (and 2 other media outlets), September 7, 2018
“Democrats Sideline Superdelegates in Effort to Heal Wounds of 2016 Primaries,” WHPTV Online, Harrisburg, PA (and 42 other media outlets), August 27, 2018
“Double Blow For Trump Ahead of November Elections,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 23, 2018
“Omarosa Faces Media Scrutiny, Possible Legal Questions As Book Tour Continues,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, August 13, 2018
“Return of American War Dead Temporary Boost For Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 2, 2018
“Republicans, Democrats Veer Toward Extremes As Midterms Approach,” Circa.com, July 19, 2018
“Trump Flies Into Heavy Weather At Home Following Summit With Putin,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 17, 2018
“Religion and Science,” SciTech Now, WCNYTV, July 12, 2018
“Trump’s Cult of Personality in the Republican Party,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 25, 2018
“’I’m With Her’: Timeline Of Texts The OIG Said ‘Cast A Cloud’ Over Clinton Case,” Circa.com, June 15, 2018
“The Dealmaker Who Craves Validation,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 10, 2018
“Will Trump and Kim Eventually Meet After Singapore Summit Is Cancelled?,” Circa.com, May 24, 2018
“Midterms To Test Trump’s Value As Endorser, Ally For GOP Candidates,” Circa.com, May 10, 2018
“Trump Shows He Can Talk Tough – And Be Tough,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 9, 2018
“In Risky Gamble, Trump Deploys American Sanctions Power Against Iran,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 8, 2018
“Flood In, Cobb Out As Trump Legal Team Faces Possible Subpoena Fight,” Circa.com, May 2, 2018
“After Raid Of Attorney’s Office, White House Says Mueller Probe ‘Has Gone Too Far,’” Circa.com, April 10, 2018
“Spending Bill Remains Contentious As It Heads To Senate For Consideration,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, March 22, 2018
“With New Metal Tariffs, Trump Scores ShortTerm Political Win,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 8, 2018
“FBI Indictment Lays Bare Russian Plot Even As Trump Claims Exoneration,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 17, 2018
“Trump Calls For Unity As He Touts His Achievements,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 1, 2018
“Shutdown Signals Deeper Dysfunction in Government,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 21, 2018
“Democrats and Republicans Declare Victory, Assign Blame After Shutdown Deal,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, January 22, 2018
“Trump White House Tell Alls Coming Faster Than In Past Administrations,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, January 4, 2018
“Showdown Looms as Trump Links Wall Funding to Fate of Migrants,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 4, 2018
“Victory Boots Democrats’ Hopes for Senate Majority Next Year,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 14, 2017
“In Michael Flynn, FBI May Have Found Trump’s Achilles Heel,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 3, 2017
“As Republicans Advance Tax Bill, Economists Say Deficit Concerns Remain,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, November 28, 2017
“Experts Say Democrats Have Little to Gain from Pursuing Trump Impeachment,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, November 16, 2017
“One Year of Trump: Core Support Remains Strong Despite RecordLow Approval Ratings,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 7, 2017
“FBI Indictment Just the First Salvo by Special Counsel,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 1, 2017
“Manafort Indictment, Adviser’s Guilty Plea Only the Beginning, Experts Say,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, October 30, 2017
“As Trump Escalates Feud with Corker, Bannon Targets Rest of Senate GOP,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, October 10, 2017
“Las Vegas Massacre May Only Slightly Shift the Needle on Gun Control,” The Straits Times, Singapore, October 2, 2017
“Some DACA Recipients Wary of Democrats Considering Deal with Trump,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, September 19, 2017
“Donald Trump Raises Eyebrows with Tough Talk, Threat to ‘Destroy” North Korea,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 19, 2017
“US Forced to Confront Ghosts of the Past,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 28, 2017
“Anthony Scaramucci Out, Can John Kelly Restore Order?,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 2, 2017
“Pentagon Was in the Dark over Donald Trump’s Transgender Policy Shift,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 28, 2017
“Senate Hearings Turn Spotlight on President’s Family,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 23, 2017
“Amid Health Care Stumbles, Experts Skeptical This Congress Can Solve Nation’s Problems,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, July 18, 2017
“Donald Trump Stands Strong Despite Fresh Storm,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 13, 2017
“New EMail Revelations Deepen Russia Cloud but Unlikely to Shake Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 12, 2017
“Capitol Hill’s Master Tactician,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 3, 2017
“The Origins of Rock ‘n Roll,” Silver Rain Radio, Moscow, Russia, June 20, 2017
“Comey Testimony: In Protracted Struggle, Special Counsel Robert Mueller is the Man to Watch,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 9, 2017
“Sacked FBI Chief James Comey’s Testimony Reveals a President Deeply Concerned by Probe into Russian Links,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 7, 2017
“Russia Cloud Hangs Heavy Over Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 16, 2017
“Comparisons Drawn with Nixon But Impeachment Unlikely,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 13, 2017
“FBI Director James Comey’s Sacking Darkens Russian Cloud Over Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 10, 2017
“Donald Trump Rocks Washington, Feeds Opposition with James Comey’s Firing,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 9, 2017
“US President Donald Trump Touts 100Day Record, Slams Media,” The Straits Times, Singapore, April 30, 2017
“House Members Respond to Health Care Bill Failure with Disappointment, Excitement,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, March 24, 2017
“Trump Vows to Fight On As Judges Block Travel Ban,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 17, 2017
“All Eyes on Man Who Could Head Russian Probe,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 8, 2017
“Donald Trump Gives Presidential Speech, but Bipartisanship Still a Remote Prospect,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 1, 2017
“Trump’s First Month in Office the Rockiest in Modern History,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 20, 2017
“Carson Adviser: Democrats ‘Crippling” Trump Administration with Cabinet Delays,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 2 other media outlets), Washington, DC, February 14, 2017
“Trump’s First Week Marked by Action and Friction,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 28, 2017
“Women Take the Lead in Mass Marches Against US President,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 23, 2017
“No Rumo da Intolerância,” Exame, Brazil, January 18, 2017
“Obama Calls For Unity As He Fights For His Legacy,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 12, 2017
“Obama Defends Legacy in Powerful Farewell Speech, Paints Optimistic Vision For US Despite Challenges,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 11, 2017
“US Will Bargain Hard – But Stop Short of Trade War,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 9, 2017
“Outlook 2017: Unpredictable States of America,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 28, 2016
“Storm of Factors Sank Hillary Clinton’s Prospects,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 10, 2016
“Despite Calls For Unity From All Sides, Trump Now Faces Enormous Challenges,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 48 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 9, 2016
“FBI Letters Provide LastMinute Twist in Presidential Race,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 45 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 7, 2016
“A Race with No Clear Favourite,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 9, 2016
“Email Hack Injects Drama, Discord into First Night of Democratic National Convention,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 42 other media outlets), Washington, DC, July 25, 2016
“Após Vencer Corrida Pela Indicação, Trump Se Lança a Conquistar o Partido,” O Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, July 10, 2016
“Sources Say Trump Picks Mike Pence as VP, Trump Says ‘Final, Final Decision’ Not Made,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 26 other media outlets), Washington, DC, July 14, 2016
“Clinton Has the Votes but Sanders Stays TightLipped,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 16, 2016
“List: 10 Battleground States to Watch in November,” KHQATV Online ABC 7 (and 44 other media outlets), Quincy, Illinois, June 8, 2016
“Clinton and Trump May Be Their Own Worst Enemies in General Election,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 35 other media outlets), Washington, DC, June 8, 2016
“The Simplicity of Trump’s Appeal,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 64 other media outlets), Washington, DC, May 4, 2016
“Indiana Win Gives Sanders Campaign Dose of Delusion to Press Forward,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 64 other media outlets), Washington, DC, May 4, 2016
“After Tuesday’s Sweeping Victory, Is a Trump Nomination Now Inevitable?,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC (and 52 other media outlets), April 27, 2016
“The Evolution of Donald Trump,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC (and 29 other media outlets), April 22, 2016
“List: 5 ‘Super Tuesday’ Storylines,” KUTVTV Online, Salt Lake City, Utah (and 30 other media outlets), March 15, 2016
“Is It Time For the GOP Establishment to Surrender to Trump?,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC (and 34 other media outlets), March 2, 2016
“Who Benefits Most From the End of the Jeb Bush Campaign?,” WGXATV Online (ABC, FOX), Macon, Georgia (and 34 other media outlets), February 22, 2016
“5 Ways New Hampshire Primary Results Might Surprise You,” WPDE ABC 15 News, Florence/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (and 24 other media outlets), February 8, 2016
“What Does Trump’s Iowa Loss Really Mean?,” WPDE ABC 15 News, Florence/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (and 17 other media outlets), February 2, 2016
“How Honesty and Reputation May Have Hurt Clinton in Iowa,” WEYI NBC 25 News, Clio, Michigan (and 23 other media outlets), February 2, 2016
“The Cornell Idea, Past & Future,” WHCU Radio, Ithaca, New York, October 30, 2014
“Rock ‘n Roll,” WEAA Public Radio, Baltimore, Maryland, April 23, 2014
“Movies of the ‘70s and ‘80s,” WTNH TV, New Haven, Connecticut, November 12, 2013
“Super Tuesday,” Newstalk Radio Ireland, March 6, 2012
“Glenn Altschuler Celebrates 20 Energetic Years As Dean,” Cornell Chronicle, August 31, 2011
“Have Protesters Lost Their Mojo?,” “Noon News,” KGO Newstalk 810 San Francisco (ABC), December 16, 2010
“Why the Armed Services Met Their Recruitment Targets,” “The Takeaway,” WNYC (NPR), October 14, 2009
Interviews about the GI Bill: “The Impact of War,” WHYY (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), September 2, 2009; “Veterans Radio,” WDEO (Ypsilanti, Michigan), WMAX (Bay City, Michigan), WDEOFM (San Carlos Park, Florida), KAGY (Port Sulphur, Louisiana), KIXW (Apple Valley, CA), KMRC (Morgan City, Louisiana), August 22, 2009; “The Takeaway,” WNYC (NPR), August 3, 2009; “The American Veteran,” The Pentagon Channel, July, 2009; “On Point,” WBUR (PBS), June 17, 2009
“1957: The Year That Changed America,” Wisconsin Public Radio, August 14, 2007
“The Legacy of Novelist Mark Harris,” Talk of the Nation, National Public Radio, June 4, 2007
“When American Was Rocked,” The History Channel, April 11, 2006
“A Dry Place to Study,” by Karen W. Arenson. The New York Times, September 20, 2005
“Flooding Puts Universities in a Bind Regarding Tuition,” by Sam Dillon and Karen W. Arenson. The New York Times, September 10, 2005
Regular panelist on the weekly PBS news and public affairs program “The Ivory Tower Half Hour,” WCNYTV, 20022005
“Ten Things I Hate About the British,” BBC Radio 5 Live, October 18, 2004
Interviews about rock ‘n’ roll: WINS, New York City, February 21, 2007; Mars Hill Audio Journal (November/December, 2003); WICN, Worcester, Massachusetts (November 9, 2003); Extension 720, WGN, Chicago (September 29, 2003); KVON, San Francisco (September 18, 2003); WHAD, Wisconsin Public Radio (September 16, 2003) (retrospective on Johnny Cash); KFOR, Lincoln, Nebraska (September 2, 2003); WOSU, Columbus, Ohio Public Radio (August 28, 2003); WCNYTV, Syracuse, New York (August 21, 2003); Utah Public Radio (August 7, 2003); Wisconsin Public Radio (July 8, 2003)
“Distance Education: An Online Course Surveys Half A Century Of American Popular Culture,” The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 14, 2001
“Talk of the Nation,” National Public Radio, October 15, 2001 (program on the war on terrorism)
“The Morals of Monicagate,” (rebroadcast of a lecture delivered at Bates College) Maine Public Radio, April 9, 1999
“Moms for Liberty faces new challenges and growing pushback over its conservative education agenda,” CNN, February 3, 2024 (and 28 other media outlets)
“Hollywood attorney Kevin Morris, who financially backed Hunter Biden, moves closer to the spotlight,” CBS News, January 12, 2024
“The Hollywood Lawyer Funding Hunter Biden’s Defense,” LA Times, January 3, 2024
“Why are some Republicans opposing more aid for Ukraine?” BBC News, Washington, December 7, 2023 (and 15 other media outlets)
“Alan Freed and the Payola Scandal,” The John Oakley Show, AM 640 Toronto, November 21, 2023
“Do We Have Free Will?,” Open To Debate, PBS Radio, November 17, 2023
“Ohio Could Reset The Abortion Debate,” Newsweek, November 5, 2023
“Moderate Jews across the world struggle for balance amid Israel-Hamas war,” The Straits Times, October 28, 2023
"US in a spot as Israel-Hamas war tension spills over, Ukraine consensus frays," The Straits Times, October 14, 2023
"Biden-Trump rematch increasingly inevitable, but most Americans aren't happy with either man," The Straits Times, September 27, 2023
"Rise of the Parent-Friendly Rockstar," The Wall Street Journal, September 5, 2023
"Fewer males are going to college. What's behind the national and local trend?" The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, August 29, 2023 (and 2 other media outlets)
“US conservative vision for 2025 seeks to ditch climate goals, create a much stronger presidency,” The Straits Times, August 17, 2023
“Florida’s New Black History Standards,” Public Morality (hosted by Byron Williams), WSNC FM Radio (an NPR affiliate), August 8, 2023
“Third party bid for US presidential election in itself futile, but could take away votes from Biden,” The Straits Times, July 29, 2023
“Conservative US Supreme Court verdicts likely to energise Democrat base,” The Straits Times, July 1, 2023 (and 6 other media outlets)
“The Day Elvis Gave His Final Concert,” The John Oakley Show, AM 640 Toronto, June 26, 2023
“How abortion became an ‘Achilles heel’ for US Republicans,” Aljazeera Media Network, June 23, 2023
“Donald Trump Galvanisé Par Ses Rivaux,” Le Devoir, June 7, 2023 (and 3 other international media outlets).
“Trump indictment: Deeper polarization, uncharted waters ahead for the US,” The Straits Times, April 2, 2023
“A Sympathetic Retrospective on Catholic Intellectual Steve Allen,” National Catholic Register, March 30, 2023
“Trump’s arrest will put US at crossroads,” The Straits Times, March 21, 2023
“White House must navigate antiChina hysteria, stabilize relations with Beijing,” The Straits Times, February 10, 2023
“Criminal referrals against Trump, while not binding, leave him more vulnerable,” The Straits Times, December 23, 2022
“Latest Hunter Biden Problem Puts White House In Tight Spot,” Newsweek, December 15, 2022 (and 2 other media outlets)
“Glenn Altschuler and Immigration Misconceptions,” Podcast, The Rational Middle, December 14, 2022. https://rationalmiddle.com/glennaltschulerandimmigrationmisconceptions/
“Dead Men Don’t Vote: Election News Recap Week of December 2, 2022,” Podcast, OSET Institute. Dead Men Don't Vote: Election News Recap: Week of December 2, 2022 on Apple Podcasts
“Anniversary of Elvis Presley’s Movie Debut in ‘Love Me Tender’,” The John Oakley Show, AM 640, Toronto, November 15, 2022
“Republicans perform below expectations in midterms, which may erode Trump’s comeback hopes,” The Straits Times, November 10, 2022
“President Biden warns of danger to democracy, but voters worry about economy,” The Straits Times, November 3, 2022
“Dramatic but largely symbolic close to Capitol riot hearings,” The Straits Times, October 14, 2022
“Intensifying culture wars amid political polarization,” The Straits Times, October 8, 2022
“Book Explores the CenturiesOld Influence of ‘Protestant Brooklyn’,” (with Stuart Blumin) Cornellians, September 20, 2022
“College enrollments are declining in the U.S. Should we be worried?” WYPR, September 13, 2022
“Trump presents unique challenge: Will he be charged with a crime?” The Straits Times, August 27, 2022
“FBI raid of Trump’s home raises political temperature,” The Straits Times, August 13, 2022
“Supreme Court decision on abortion a bombshell for millions of American women,” The Straits Times, June 24, 2022
“Trump defiant as House Committee takes US Capitol attack case against him public,” The Straits Times, June 19, 2022
“Televised hearing of Jan 6 Capitol riot turns up heat in volatile climate,” The Straits Times, June 10, 2022
“White supremacist terrorism on fertile ground in the United States,” The Straits Times, May 17, 2022
“For Financial Help and Counsel, Hunter Biden Turns to Hollywood Lawyer,” The New York Times, May 10, 2022 (and 19 other media outlets)
“Neither Party Is Happy About Biden’s Handling of the Border,” The New York Times, April 20, 2022 (and 5 other media outlets)
“Russia’s war in Ukraine may be wild card in some elections,” The Straits Times, March 13, 2022
“Voting rights Bills may mark turning point in US history,” The Straits Times, January 13, 2022
“US President Biden signals Senate battle over voting rights,” The Straits Times, January 12, 2022
“US at grave risk of deepening domestic discord, political violence,” The Straits Times, January 4, 2022
“No rosy Christmas politically for US President Joe Biden,” The Straits Times, December 23, 2021
“President Nixon Meets Elvis Presley On This Date in 1972,” The John Oakley Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, December 21, 2021
“US summit aims to repair and burnish democracy; 110 governments invited,” The Straits Times, December 8, 2021
“US regains global role at COP26 but it makes little impact at home,” The Straits Times, November 20, 2021
“Dems grapple with election failures as they debate Biden’s agenda,” Sinclair Broadcast Group, November 3, 2021
“Biden aims to raise refugee cap to 125,000 amid ‘unprecedented’ crises,” Sinclair Broadcast Group (in 48 media outlets), September 21, 2001
“Revelations of Trump’s State of mind and risk of war shake Washington,” The Straits Times, September 15, 2021
“US marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, but with less urgency,” The Straits Times, September 11, 2021
“Elvis Presley’s Radio Debut,” John Oakley Show, Global News Radio 640 Toronto, July 7, 2021
“America celebrates Independence Day but political tension is building,” The Straits Times, July 4, 2021
“Hacks Are Prompting Calls For A Cyber Agreement, But Reaching One Would Be Tough,” (online) www.npr.org, July 2, 2021 (and 43 other media outlets)
“Kamala Harris’ first trip abroad leaves her ‘between a sword and a wall’,” The Straits Times, June 17, 2021
“The 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa, Oklahoma Race Massacre,” Good Morning Europe Show on Euro News World TV, June 2, 2021
“Republican Party remains in thrall to Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, May 19, 2021
“First speech to US Congress reflects Biden’s broad ambition,” The Straits Times, April 28, 2021
“Infrastructure wars: Biden plan challenges US to define its future,” The Straits Times, April 10, 2021
“Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Confronts A Familiar Hurdle: Sen. Joe Manchin,” ABC 5 and 23 other media outlets (Sinclair Broadcasting), April 8, 2021
“The Remarkable Influence of Walter LaFeber,” The Nation, March 17, 2021
“Trump reappears to energise key rightwing conference,” The Straits Times, March 1, 2021
“Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial, but outcomes favor Democrats.” The Straits Times, February 13, 2021
“GOP rift over Trump’s role fades as Republicans turn to midterms.” KUTV (Sinclair Broadcasting) and 14 media outlets, January 29, 2021
“Joe Biden’s inauguration sends a message of resilience.” The Straits Times, January 20, 2021
“Trump leaves US fault lines expose.” The Straits Times, January 16, 2021
“A momentous week that could decide direction of US politics.” The Straits Times, January 3, 2021
“Why do smart people lie about alien encounters?” by Matthew Rozsa and Keith A. Spencer. Salon, December 10, 2020
“US political divide spins further apart as Trump’s term ends.” The Straits Times, December 3, 2020
“US Passes Democracy Stress Test – But Narrowly.” The Straits Times, November 24, 2020
“BidenHarris Hold Promise for Restoring the US and Refreshing the Democratic Party.” The Straits Times, November 8, 2020
“Trump Tarnishing Legitimate US Election with Claims of Fraud, Analysts Warn.” The Straits Times, November 6, 2020
“In Protest Torn Kenosha, Trump Backs Police.” The Straits Times, September 2, 2020
“In Rare Unity, Democratic Party Coalesces Behind Joe Biden.” The Straits Times, August 21, 2020
“Facing Headwinds, Trump Stokes Fear Of Chaos And Anarchy To Fire Up Support,” The Straits Times, July 24, 2020”
“Amid A Fevered Campaign, America Faces A Reckoning With Its Past,” The Straits Times, July 8, 2020
“Trump’s Reelection Prospects Darkening,” The Straits Times, June 27, 2020
“’I Can’t Breathe’ Becomes Anthem Of Despair For Black Americans,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 1, 2020
“Shutting Chinese Out Of US Universities Could Hurt America More Than China,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 10, 2020
“Higher Education’s Coronavirus Challenges,” WBAL Radio, April 29, 2020
“Is The Coronavirus Igniting A War Of All Against All?,” WBAL Radio, April 7, 2020
“Senator Bernie Sanders Makes The Democratic Party Nervous,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 23, 2020
“Senate Trial Opens With Eye On US Presidential Elections In November,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 23, 2020
“Trump Enters 2020 With Rock Solid Base,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 31, 2020
“Impeachment Process Rolls On, But Few Think Trump Will Be Removed From Office,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 11, 2019
“House Democrats Launch Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into US President Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 25, 2019 (appeared in PreNsaRiotlreTrail.com, September 25, 2019)
“Reports On Phone Call With Ukraine President Put Trump On Shaky Ground,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 24, 2019
“With No Magic Bullet From Mueller, Democrats Have Only 2020 To Turn The Tables On Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 25, 2019
“Trump’s Attacks On Congresswomen Challenges The Idea Of America,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 15, 2019
“As The GI Bill Turns 75, Arizona’s Senator Ernest McFarland Is Remembered For Key Role,” AZCentral/The Arizona Republic and USA Today, June 21, 2019
“Why Tariff Threat Is Unsettling – Even After USMexico Deal,” The Christian Science Monitor, June 10, 2019
“Trump’s Tariff War Aimed At Decoupling The US Economy From China,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 14, 2019
“The Truth About Student Loans,” KNRS Radio, May 13, 2019
“A Twinge Of Anxiety Amid Broad Consensus That Trump Is On Right Path,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 12, 2019
“The Democrats Need a Long Game,” KSRO Radio, May 10, 2019
“The Met Opens ‘Play It Loud’ Exhibition for Rock & Roll Fans,” Uptown Radio, April 5, 2019
“Trump Not Out Of The Woods Yet, But Report A Big Victory For Him,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 26, 2019
“US Senate Rebuke A Dent, But Trump Is Far From Derailed Over National Emergency Vote,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 16, 2019
“Little Political Downside Seen For Trump Or Democrats In National Emergency Declaration,” WSYX ABC 6, February 15, 2019
“Trump To Seek Unifying Tone In State Of The Union, But Democrats, Experts Have Doubts,” WSYX ABC 6, February 4, 2019
“GOP Rift Over Trump’s Role In Riot Fades As Republicans Turn To Midterms,” ABC 6, January 29, 2021
“Roger Stone Indictment Does Not Mean Probe Is Closing In On Trump…Yet,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 26, 2019
“Increasing Polarization Points To Stark Choice In 2020 US Poll,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 17, 2019
“With Trump Digging In, US Shutdown Could Set New Record,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 10, 2019
“Shutdown Over Boarder Wall And Other Recent Trump Decisions Aimed At Placating His Base,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 22, 2018
“Trump’s Torrid Week A Signal For Yet More Turbulence Ahead,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 15, 2018
“5 Things To Watch For After Latest Mueller Probe Bombshells,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, December 10, 2018
“Potential Challenger Endorses Pelosi For Speaker As Alternatives For Unhappy Dems Dwindle,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 46 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 20, 2018
“Cornell Professor Recaps Southern Tier MidTerm Stories,” WSKG NPR PBS, November 8, 2018
“As Democrats Take House, Experts Say Partisan Polarization Will Only Get Worse,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 45 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 7, 2018
“Nov. 6 Will Reveal What Americans Think Of President Donald Trump – And Portend 2020 Presidential Election,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 2, 2018
“Trump’s Immigration Moves May Overshadow Economy For Midterm Voters,” WSYX ABC 6 (and 43 other media outlets), November 1, 2018
“Republican Incumbents Take Different Tacks In Upstate NY,” Associated Press (and 93 other media outlets), October 29, 2018
“US Left More Bitterly Divided As Supreme Court Goes Conservative,” The Straits Times, Singapore, October 8, 2018
“Republicans Likely To Prevail In Kavanaugh Case But At Cost,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 30, 2018
“Manafort’s Deal With Mueller Puts Trump’s Inner Circle In Danger,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 16, 2018
“New York Times Anonymous OpEd: Donald Trump’s Feud With Critical Media Deepens,” The Straits Times, Singapore (and 2 other media outlets), September 7, 2018
“Democrats Sideline Superdelegates in Effort to Heal Wounds of 2016 Primaries,” WHPTV Online, Harrisburg, PA (and 42 other media outlets), August 27, 2018
“Double Blow For Trump Ahead of November Elections,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 23, 2018
“Omarosa Faces Media Scrutiny, Possible Legal Questions As Book Tour Continues,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, August 13, 2018
“Return of American War Dead Temporary Boost For Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 2, 2018
“Republicans, Democrats Veer Toward Extremes As Midterms Approach,” Circa.com, July 19, 2018
“Trump Flies Into Heavy Weather At Home Following Summit With Putin,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 17, 2018
“Religion and Science,” SciTech Now, WCNYTV, July 12, 2018
“Trump’s Cult of Personality in the Republican Party,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 25, 2018
“’I’m With Her’: Timeline Of Texts The OIG Said ‘Cast A Cloud’ Over Clinton Case,” Circa.com, June 15, 2018
“The Dealmaker Who Craves Validation,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 10, 2018
“Will Trump and Kim Eventually Meet After Singapore Summit Is Cancelled?,” Circa.com, May 24, 2018
“Midterms To Test Trump’s Value As Endorser, Ally For GOP Candidates,” Circa.com, May 10, 2018
“Trump Shows He Can Talk Tough – And Be Tough,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 9, 2018
“In Risky Gamble, Trump Deploys American Sanctions Power Against Iran,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 8, 2018
“Flood In, Cobb Out As Trump Legal Team Faces Possible Subpoena Fight,” Circa.com, May 2, 2018
“After Raid Of Attorney’s Office, White House Says Mueller Probe ‘Has Gone Too Far,’” Circa.com, April 10, 2018
“Spending Bill Remains Contentious As It Heads To Senate For Consideration,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, March 22, 2018
“With New Metal Tariffs, Trump Scores ShortTerm Political Win,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 8, 2018
“FBI Indictment Lays Bare Russian Plot Even As Trump Claims Exoneration,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 17, 2018
“Trump Calls For Unity As He Touts His Achievements,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 1, 2018
“Shutdown Signals Deeper Dysfunction in Government,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 21, 2018
“Democrats and Republicans Declare Victory, Assign Blame After Shutdown Deal,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, January 22, 2018
“Trump White House Tell Alls Coming Faster Than In Past Administrations,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, January 4, 2018
“Showdown Looms as Trump Links Wall Funding to Fate of Migrants,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 4, 2018
“Victory Boots Democrats’ Hopes for Senate Majority Next Year,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 14, 2017
“In Michael Flynn, FBI May Have Found Trump’s Achilles Heel,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 3, 2017
“As Republicans Advance Tax Bill, Economists Say Deficit Concerns Remain,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, November 28, 2017
“Experts Say Democrats Have Little to Gain from Pursuing Trump Impeachment,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, November 16, 2017
“One Year of Trump: Core Support Remains Strong Despite RecordLow Approval Ratings,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 7, 2017
“FBI Indictment Just the First Salvo by Special Counsel,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 1, 2017
“Manafort Indictment, Adviser’s Guilty Plea Only the Beginning, Experts Say,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, October 30, 2017
“As Trump Escalates Feud with Corker, Bannon Targets Rest of Senate GOP,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, October 10, 2017
“Las Vegas Massacre May Only Slightly Shift the Needle on Gun Control,” The Straits Times, Singapore, October 2, 2017
“Some DACA Recipients Wary of Democrats Considering Deal with Trump,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, September 19, 2017
“Donald Trump Raises Eyebrows with Tough Talk, Threat to ‘Destroy” North Korea,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 19, 2017
“US Forced to Confront Ghosts of the Past,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 28, 2017
“Anthony Scaramucci Out, Can John Kelly Restore Order?,” The Straits Times, Singapore, August 2, 2017
“Pentagon Was in the Dark over Donald Trump’s Transgender Policy Shift,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 28, 2017
“Senate Hearings Turn Spotlight on President’s Family,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 23, 2017
“Amid Health Care Stumbles, Experts Skeptical This Congress Can Solve Nation’s Problems,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, July 18, 2017
“Donald Trump Stands Strong Despite Fresh Storm,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 13, 2017
“New EMail Revelations Deepen Russia Cloud but Unlikely to Shake Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 12, 2017
“Capitol Hill’s Master Tactician,” The Straits Times, Singapore, July 3, 2017
“The Origins of Rock ‘n Roll,” Silver Rain Radio, Moscow, Russia, June 20, 2017
“Comey Testimony: In Protracted Struggle, Special Counsel Robert Mueller is the Man to Watch,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 9, 2017
“Sacked FBI Chief James Comey’s Testimony Reveals a President Deeply Concerned by Probe into Russian Links,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 7, 2017
“Russia Cloud Hangs Heavy Over Donald Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 16, 2017
“Comparisons Drawn with Nixon But Impeachment Unlikely,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 13, 2017
“FBI Director James Comey’s Sacking Darkens Russian Cloud Over Trump,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 10, 2017
“Donald Trump Rocks Washington, Feeds Opposition with James Comey’s Firing,” The Straits Times, Singapore, May 9, 2017
“US President Donald Trump Touts 100Day Record, Slams Media,” The Straits Times, Singapore, April 30, 2017
“House Members Respond to Health Care Bill Failure with Disappointment, Excitement,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC, March 24, 2017
“Trump Vows to Fight On As Judges Block Travel Ban,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 17, 2017
“All Eyes on Man Who Could Head Russian Probe,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 8, 2017
“Donald Trump Gives Presidential Speech, but Bipartisanship Still a Remote Prospect,” The Straits Times, Singapore, March 1, 2017
“Trump’s First Month in Office the Rockiest in Modern History,” The Straits Times, Singapore, February 20, 2017
“Carson Adviser: Democrats ‘Crippling” Trump Administration with Cabinet Delays,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 2 other media outlets), Washington, DC, February 14, 2017
“Trump’s First Week Marked by Action and Friction,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 28, 2017
“Women Take the Lead in Mass Marches Against US President,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 23, 2017
“No Rumo da Intolerância,” Exame, Brazil, January 18, 2017
“Obama Calls For Unity As He Fights For His Legacy,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 12, 2017
“Obama Defends Legacy in Powerful Farewell Speech, Paints Optimistic Vision For US Despite Challenges,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 11, 2017
“US Will Bargain Hard – But Stop Short of Trade War,” The Straits Times, Singapore, January 9, 2017
“Outlook 2017: Unpredictable States of America,” The Straits Times, Singapore, December 28, 2016
“Storm of Factors Sank Hillary Clinton’s Prospects,” The Straits Times, Singapore, November 10, 2016
“Despite Calls For Unity From All Sides, Trump Now Faces Enormous Challenges,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 48 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 9, 2016
“FBI Letters Provide LastMinute Twist in Presidential Race,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 45 other media outlets), Washington, DC, November 7, 2016
“A Race with No Clear Favourite,” The Straits Times, Singapore, September 9, 2016
“Email Hack Injects Drama, Discord into First Night of Democratic National Convention,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 42 other media outlets), Washington, DC, July 25, 2016
“Após Vencer Corrida Pela Indicação, Trump Se Lança a Conquistar o Partido,” O Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, July 10, 2016
“Sources Say Trump Picks Mike Pence as VP, Trump Says ‘Final, Final Decision’ Not Made,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 26 other media outlets), Washington, DC, July 14, 2016
“Clinton Has the Votes but Sanders Stays TightLipped,” The Straits Times, Singapore, June 16, 2016
“List: 10 Battleground States to Watch in November,” KHQATV Online ABC 7 (and 44 other media outlets), Quincy, Illinois, June 8, 2016
“Clinton and Trump May Be Their Own Worst Enemies in General Election,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 35 other media outlets), Washington, DC, June 8, 2016
“The Simplicity of Trump’s Appeal,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 64 other media outlets), Washington, DC, May 4, 2016
“Indiana Win Gives Sanders Campaign Dose of Delusion to Press Forward,” WJLA ABC 7 (and 64 other media outlets), Washington, DC, May 4, 2016
“After Tuesday’s Sweeping Victory, Is a Trump Nomination Now Inevitable?,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC (and 52 other media outlets), April 27, 2016
“The Evolution of Donald Trump,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC (and 29 other media outlets), April 22, 2016
“List: 5 ‘Super Tuesday’ Storylines,” KUTVTV Online, Salt Lake City, Utah (and 30 other media outlets), March 15, 2016
“Is It Time For the GOP Establishment to Surrender to Trump?,” WJLA ABC 7, Washington, DC (and 34 other media outlets), March 2, 2016
“Who Benefits Most From the End of the Jeb Bush Campaign?,” WGXATV Online (ABC, FOX), Macon, Georgia (and 34 other media outlets), February 22, 2016
“5 Ways New Hampshire Primary Results Might Surprise You,” WPDE ABC 15 News, Florence/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (and 24 other media outlets), February 8, 2016
“What Does Trump’s Iowa Loss Really Mean?,” WPDE ABC 15 News, Florence/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (and 17 other media outlets), February 2, 2016
“How Honesty and Reputation May Have Hurt Clinton in Iowa,” WEYI NBC 25 News, Clio, Michigan (and 23 other media outlets), February 2, 2016
“The Cornell Idea, Past & Future,” WHCU Radio, Ithaca, New York, October 30, 2014
“Rock ‘n Roll,” WEAA Public Radio, Baltimore, Maryland, April 23, 2014
“Movies of the ‘70s and ‘80s,” WTNH TV, New Haven, Connecticut, November 12, 2013
“Super Tuesday,” Newstalk Radio Ireland, March 6, 2012
“Glenn Altschuler Celebrates 20 Energetic Years As Dean,” Cornell Chronicle, August 31, 2011
“Have Protesters Lost Their Mojo?,” “Noon News,” KGO Newstalk 810 San Francisco (ABC), December 16, 2010
“Why the Armed Services Met Their Recruitment Targets,” “The Takeaway,” WNYC (NPR), October 14, 2009
Interviews about the GI Bill: “The Impact of War,” WHYY (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), September 2, 2009; “Veterans Radio,” WDEO (Ypsilanti, Michigan), WMAX (Bay City, Michigan), WDEOFM (San Carlos Park, Florida), KAGY (Port Sulphur, Louisiana), KIXW (Apple Valley, CA), KMRC (Morgan City, Louisiana), August 22, 2009; “The Takeaway,” WNYC (NPR), August 3, 2009; “The American Veteran,” The Pentagon Channel, July, 2009; “On Point,” WBUR (PBS), June 17, 2009
“1957: The Year That Changed America,” Wisconsin Public Radio, August 14, 2007
“The Legacy of Novelist Mark Harris,” Talk of the Nation, National Public Radio, June 4, 2007
“When American Was Rocked,” The History Channel, April 11, 2006
“A Dry Place to Study,” by Karen W. Arenson. The New York Times, September 20, 2005
“Flooding Puts Universities in a Bind Regarding Tuition,” by Sam Dillon and Karen W. Arenson. The New York Times, September 10, 2005
Regular panelist on the weekly PBS news and public affairs program “The Ivory Tower Half Hour,” WCNYTV, 20022005
“Ten Things I Hate About the British,” BBC Radio 5 Live, October 18, 2004
Interviews about rock ‘n’ roll: WINS, New York City, February 21, 2007; Mars Hill Audio Journal (November/December, 2003); WICN, Worcester, Massachusetts (November 9, 2003); Extension 720, WGN, Chicago (September 29, 2003); KVON, San Francisco (September 18, 2003); WHAD, Wisconsin Public Radio (September 16, 2003) (retrospective on Johnny Cash); KFOR, Lincoln, Nebraska (September 2, 2003); WOSU, Columbus, Ohio Public Radio (August 28, 2003); WCNYTV, Syracuse, New York (August 21, 2003); Utah Public Radio (August 7, 2003); Wisconsin Public Radio (July 8, 2003)
“Distance Education: An Online Course Surveys Half A Century Of American Popular Culture,” The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 14, 2001
“Talk of the Nation,” National Public Radio, October 15, 2001 (program on the war on terrorism)
“The Morals of Monicagate,” (rebroadcast of a lecture delivered at Bates College) Maine Public Radio, April 9, 1999