POLITICO California and UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research teamed up on the first-of-its kind poll, surveying political and policy influencers as well as voters on the top issues driving the debate in our state. Here are some articles from the recent poll: How Barbara Lee wins — or loses Kamala Harris for governor? Poll shows how California voters feel about the idea...
Department Media Appearances
We're pleased to share that PhD candidate, Max Kagan, had his research featured in the Science of Politics podcast from the Niskanen Center. To listen to the Podcast and learn more about Max's research follow this link: https://www.niskanencenter.org/the-politics-of-our-jobs/ .
We're please to share that in the newest episode of the Matrix podcast, our very own Political Science graduate student Jennie Barker interviews sociologist Yan Long about her research on the history of public health policy in China. While their discussion centers Long's research on HIV/AIDS activism in China, the broader insights about the political nature of public health is relevant for understanding how states...
Associate Professor Ryan Brutger sits for a podcast interview at Social Science Matrix. What is the role and impact of private firms in monitoring and enforcing international trade law? Professor Ryan Brutger recently sat down with Daniel Lobo, Sociology PhD Student and Social Science Matrix Communications Scholar, for a podcast to discuss Ryan's new article, "Litigation for Sale: Private Firms and WTO Dispute Escalation." This...
How do elites select women leaders? Melanie Phillips unpacks Zambia's "selectorate" who pick party candidates. The Political Science Department is pleased to share details about Melanie Phillips (PhD '22) with the UC Berkeley Social Science Matrix. Follow link for details, https://matrix.berkeley.edu/research-article/gender-and-political-gatekeepers-a-visual-interview-with-melanie-phillips/.
We'd liked to share multiple recent media appearances from our esteemed Professor Steve Fish. To view his features follow the links below. CNN: https://we.tl/t-58MoFAWcE5 and https://wetransfer.com/downloads/cd03cf74c93a1ba45a6351bfa417600320230624073743/1938ea BBC: https://wetransfer.com/downloads/456090d5b869289faef89bea935b26e620230625045006/99e23f Sky News Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ2-Hlp5PHQ
Topic: America’s hoped-for Asian semiconductor pact looks tricky https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:2caac03e-3621-3f47-a683-48a5fe9f8c0d
We're please to share this article from the Berkeley News interviewing Professor Cecilia Hyunjung Mo discussing in part why male backlash against democracy is not surprising. To read the full article, follow this link https://news.berkeley.edu/2022/11/18/cecilia-hyunjung-mo-the-male-backlash-against-democracy-is-no-surprise/?utm_source=Berkeleyan&utm_campaign=0acd1a4e7f-berkeleyan&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_99ee3800d7-0acd1a4e7f-389135764.
Media interviews of Professor Steve Fish, on the continuing situation in Ukraine and Russia. BBC World News: https://polisci.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/2022-09/BBC_World_News-2022-09-22_05-05-22.mp4%20%20steve%20fish_0.mp4 KRON 4: War in the Ukraine, https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=O1O_huP4lSw
We wanted to share some recent news features of Professor Steve Fish speaking with local and international news outlets. He was features on the BBC and our local Fox station, KTVU 2. BBC- War in the Ukraine BBC- Guest Clip KTVU- Rep. Liz Cheney's Loss and the State of the Republican Party