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National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.

November’s news topics included varied subjects from the Federal Reserve to election polling to awkward holiday situations. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.


‘Safe route’ or ‘sushi route’ − 2 strategies to turn yuck to yum and convince people to eat unusual foods” – The Conversation,* Nov. 1
Associate Professor of Philosophy Alexandra Plakias wrote this essay that appeared in major and local news outlets across the country and the world.

Chabad at Hamilton College Gets $2 Million Upgrade” – Chabad.org, Nov. 6
Hamilton students, faculty, staff, alumni, and President Steven Tepper were included in this article.

Europe faces economic decline amid Ukraine war and energy crisis” – News Azerbaijan, Nov. 7
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny explained the forces precipitating Europe’s economic decline.

Who voted for Trump in New York? What exit polling shows us” – The Conversation and Times-Union (Albany), Nov. 10
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner interpreted the polling results.

As Stefanik shifts to UN ambassador role, NY21 preps for special election” – New York Public News Network and North Country Public Radio (NCPR), Nov. 11
Professor Philip Klinkner commented on the future of Representative Stefanik’s seat in Congress.

The Gray Area: Well this is awkward” – Vox, Nov. 11
Associate Professor of Philosophy Alexandra Plakias commented on the subject of her new book, Awkwardness: A Theory.

Talk of the Town: Robert Doar & Mike Capuano to Unpack 2024 Election in Common Ground Debate” – WUTQ (Utica talk/news radio), Nov. 12
American Enterprise Institute CEO Robert Doar and former Congressman Mike Capuano began their debate during this interview that they continued during their Common Ground presentation that evening.

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows” – The Conversation and dozens of major and local publications across the nation and the world. Nov. 13
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner pointed out that, “It’s easy to overstate the enduring impact of an election.”

Donald Trump’s administration is shaping up to be as radical as promised” – The Globe and Mail (Canada), Nov. 13
Professor Philip Klinkner spoke about President Trump’s process for selecting cabinet members.

Incumbents are losing around the world, not just the U.S.” – Marketplace, Nov. 14Professor of Government Alan Cafruny spoke about the effect immigration concerns may have had on incumbents’ prospects of winning or losing in European elections.

Trump picks NYers; Citizens Academies; Climate Summit” – Ivory Tower, WCNY, Nov. 15
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong spoke on this panel.

Politics of Food, Food Sources,” SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio, (interview begins at 50:00) Nov. 15
Associate Professor Alexandra Plakias was interviewed about this topic.

Central banks worry about inflation flaring up again” – Marketplace,  Nov. 19
Professor of Economics Ann Owen pointed out that central bankers are wary after underestimating inflation earlier.

Awkwardness can hit in any social situation – here are a philosopher’s 5 strategies to navigate it with grace” – The Conversation and many other national and local outlets, Nov. 22
Associate Professor Alexandra Plakias offered suggestions especially timed for holiday gatherings.

How Trump will change world geopolitics” – News Azerbaijan, Nov. 22
Professor Alan Cafruny offered his view on the next administration’s impact on global politics.

Holiday Awkwardness” - KCBS (CBS Radio - San Francisco), Nov. 24
Associate Professor Alex Plakias offered suggestions on how to handle awkward situations.

First Chinese-born member of the Crusaders of Mary makes history taking temporary vows” – Catholic Standard, Nov. 26
Tongxin Lucy Lu ’11 spoke about the influence of Hamilton upon her chosen path.

* The Conversation is a non-profit open source news outlet that is focused on promoting faculty research. Most Conversation articles are reprinted by major news outlets around the world.

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