Schar School in the News: May 13th - 17th, 2024

NPR (audio): Mark J. Rozell, who wrote a book about executive privilege, explains to All Things Considered why the White House might not want audiotapes of Biden’s DOJ conversations made public.

NBC4 Washington (video): Features the story of late Schar School student Mari Tisera, who was posthumously honored with a degree at the Degree Celebration.

The Washington Post: A Washington Post/Schar School poll about the approval rating of Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel E. Bowser is cited. Also in Axios, Fox 5 DC, Yahoo! News and the Washington Examiner.

Washington Post: Steven Pearlstein does a deep dive into the life, career, and ­­the obstacles faced by FTC chair Lina Khan.

The Washington Post (audio option): A Post/Schar School poll is cited in an article about a rise in concern among D.C. residents about crime in the area.

RealClear Energy: David Hart has advice for a new Department of Energy foundation: Think big.

CTV (Canada; video): Michael K. Fauntroy discusses Michael Cohen’s testimony in the Trump trial. Here’s the follow up interview.

Foreign Affairs: An important essay by the late Seymour M. Lipset about student protests in 1971 is reprinted. The message remains relevant. 

The Cipher Brief: Hayden Center Director Larry Pfeiffer reviews George Stephanopoulos’ new book, Inside the Situation Room. Pfeiffer should know: He was senior director of Obama’s Situation Room. 

Homeland Security Today: Mahmut Cengiz op-eds on Syria and the unlikelihood of democracy in the region.

Nikkei Asia: Michael Hunzeker coauthors an op-ed on the slow pace of Taiwan’s defenses preparing for war, and how Japan can help.

Al Jazeera Balkans (video; translation may be needed): Mark N. Katz discusses developments between Russia and the Middle East. He begins near the 15 minute mark.

Le Soir (translation may be needed): Mark J. Rozell, in Brussels for conferences, describes the American political landscape to a European audience.

Voice of America-Azerbaijan (video; translation may be needed): In a two-part interview, Richard Kauzlarich provides insight to the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace talks. Here’s part two.

South China Morning Post (paywall): Mark N. Katz offers insight on the Xi-Putin meeting.

AOL: The news aggregator picks up Justin Gest’s CNN op-ed about America’s shrinking, or not, population.

CDC: The national health protection agency appoints Schar School MPA alumna Ann O’Connor as acting director of the Office of Program Strategy and Accountability.

Gazette Leader: Summary of George Mason’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony includes quotes from student speaker Zayd Hamid’s (Schar, Honors College) speech, President Washington’s remarks, and Barbara Humpton’s keynote. Anissa Clay Zelaya (CVPA) is mentioned for her performance of the National Anthem.

Washington Examiner: A WashPost/Schar School poll indicating D.C. residents believe crime is “very serious” is cited in a story.