Andrew Kydd on PBS Wisconsin: Seizing Russian assets could pressure Russia to stop war in Ukraine
Professor of political science says that seizing assets from wealthy oligarchs, like the Lady M, an expensive yacht that was originally constructed at a shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, might create pressure on Vladimir Putin.
Paul Barford on NBC News: Russia may face serious Internet issues
Russia is nearly isolated on the Internet. Professor of computer science suggests they may face problems in replacing key equipment like switches, routers and other hardware.
Mark Copelovitch in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Despite crises, U.S.'s position in the world remains undiminished
Copelovitch, a professor with the La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Political Science, argues that problems like the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation haven't slowed the growth of the U.S. economy.
Barry Burden on Wisconsin Public Television: New maps a mixed bag for Wisconsin Democrats
Appearing on "Here and Now," director of the Elections Research Center says that new redistricting maps are "about the best the Democrats could hope for, but it still puts them on the defense."
Anton Shirikov in the Washington Post: State media controls what Russians see of the war in Ukraine
Shirikov, a Ph.D candidate in the Department of Political Science, argues that Russia's state-controlled media are masters at manipulating their audiences with propganda.
Hilary Dugan in the Capital Times: Wisconsin's lakes are warming
Center for Limnology researcher discusses the impact of road salt and climate change on Wisconsin's lakes.
Barry Burden in the Wisconsin State Journal: New districting maps predict politics of Legislature for next decade
New voting district maps approved by the Wisconsin Supreme Court give Democrats a 'marginal' win, but will likely leave many districts 'impenetrable' for the party, says director of Elections Research Center.
Yoshiko Herrera in Vox: U.S. must proceed 'full speed ahead' on Ukraine strategy
Professor of political science argues that continuing to pressure Russia through economic sanctions will make the invasion of Ukraine too expensive for Vladimir Putin to continue.
Andrew Reschowsky on NBC-15: Presidents have 'limited ability' to influence inflation
Emeritus professor with the La Follette School of Public Affairs says that releasing oil and investing in infrastructure are more likely to reduce high levels of inflation, but both strategies will take time.
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