In the Media: August 2022

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Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, wrote an op-ed about how Mikhail Gorbachev will be remembered in Russia and around the world.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, was cited for his expert analysis on the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev.

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Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, says that history will remember Mikhail Gorbachev as a leader who was respected and admired for the changes as leader of the USSR.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and international affairs, says the military maneuvers between Russia and China show the West they are a united front.

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Maria Tcherni-Buzzeo, associate professor and director of the Ph.D. program in criminal justice, says crimes are most likely to happen between people that know each other than being perpetrated by a stranger.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why these allegations against four Connecticut state troopers can undermine confidence in law enforcement.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, says VAMPIRE, Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment, is highly effective as these launchers can be mounted to almost any vehicle.

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Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator for the M.S. in Human Resources, says people with transferable skills can improve an organization if managers have an open mind.

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Shaily Menon, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, talks about the four cannabis certificate programs the University is offering through Green Flower starting in the fall. There are 30 students enrolled and 900 admission inquiries.

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Amy Vachon '05 M.S. was named Gladstone Elementary School's principal after two years as assistant principal.

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Dequan Xiao, chair and associate professor of chemistry and chemical and biomedical engineering, comments on the Department of Energy notifying New England governors that home heating oil and diesel fuels will be below 50% in supply this winter. Xiao says most homes rely on this energy as they are some of the oldest houses in the country.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, says the ScanEagle drone is critical to Ukraine’s army for offensive and defensive positioning on the battlefield.

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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of accounting, finance, and marketing, talks about the student loan forgiveness plan and its impact on the economy.

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Brian Kench, dean of the Pompea College of Business, was referenced from his 2020 interview with Forbes on the “two reasons large debt can be concerning: It can hinder private markets, and it can contribute to inflation.”

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, says consumers want digital experiences from name brand items and a focus on sustainability.

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Fredlyne Antoine ’24 spoke at a press conference on a new Tech Talent Accelerator program for technology workforce development, which is designed to help close the skills gap in the labor market. She joined Governor Ned Lamont at the event.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, says revealing sources in the DOJ affidavit requesting a search warrant for Mar-A-Lago could jeopardize the people who provided the information.

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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, comments on how Republicans in Utah may vote for Evan McMullin, even though he does not support former President Trump.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, says the Department of Justice investigation and the FBI searching former President Trump's home is unprecedented.

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John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, discusses an unusual arrangement for the chief of police in Southington, noting it is not illegal or unethical.

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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about how the Republican Party has split since Trump's presidency and the impact this could have on the midterms in November.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says a New 51 police officer's dismissal was due to the fundamental obligation of the need to be truthful in any official proceeding.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan and answers viewers' questions live.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, says the affidavit contains information up to the point where it appears there is a breakdown in communications, but the rest has been redacted.

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Anna Kloc, University Health Policies spokesperson and assistant professor of biology, says the University has asked students to return with an off-campus isolation plan should they test positive for communicable diseases.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, says sharing too much information on social media about children starting school, such as picture boards, could expose them to predators and scammers.

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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, says many de tails need to be worked out as before the student loan forgiveness plan has an impact on outstanding loans.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, says one of the consequences of the student loan forgiveness plan could be an increase in college tuition.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, talks about the upcoming release of the affidavit used to get a search warrant for former President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago home.

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Dequan Xiao, associate professor and chair of chemistry and chemical & biomedical engineering, says communities of color are underrepresented in the field of clean energy.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, comments that the freeze of student loan payments and the forgiveness plan may significantly impact inflation.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, was profiled as he celebrates his 48th year as a little league umpire.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the ammunition and artillery sent to Ukraine by the United States.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan. Although designed to help low to middle-class households, it will also help upper-class households.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, talks about the student loan forgiveness plan in part one of a two-part segment.

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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan and the reactions of those who already paid off their loans.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the war in Ukraine and the ego of Vladimir Putin by not admitting he may have been wrong to start this conflict.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, in part two of his interview, analyzes the student loan forgiveness plan and its impact on the economy.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan and the continuation of a freeze on payments that he predicts could significantly impact inflation.

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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan and the legal challenges that are already mounting.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the psychological effects of keeping someone in solitary confinement would increase the likelihood of recidivism upon release and why it is sometimes necessary for an individual’s protection from the general prison population.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan and the impact on the average American.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why four state troopers who allegedly created fake traffic tickets are not facing criminal charges.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan and comparisons being made to corporate bailouts. The big difference is corporate bailouts went through Congress.

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John Rosen, an adjunct economics professor, talks about President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, the impact on the economy, and the court challenges to come.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the student loan forgiveness plan and how changing loan contracts will impact future loan agreements.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the 3108th day since the start of the war in Donbas, not the six months since Russia invaded.

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Interim President Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D., welcomes the incoming Class of 2026 to campus.

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The University of New 51 made the list of the best colleges in the country.

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Tisa Drew '98 MS has been named manager of ADM's technical services, milling, and baking solutions.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, discusses a car bomb explosion that may have been a message to Putin his inner circle is crumbling.

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Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, talks about the latest on the war in Ukraine and the recent car bomb explosion that killed the daughter of Russian propagandist Alexander Dugin.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, says instead of sharing memes on Daria Dugina’s death, perhaps people should reflect on the loss of loved ones killed in an unprovoked war in Ukraine.

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Dr. Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, cut the ribbon at a ceremony marking the opening of the New England Asian American Cultural Center in Milford.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, political science, and international affairs, says sources claim Alexander Dugin was supposed to be driving the vehicle that his daughter, Daria, was killed by a car bomb explosion.

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Alicia Leite ’14 MPA was profiled for her career with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the difference she is making through her initiatives.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a few theories about who planted a bomb in the car of Daria Dugina, daughter of a Russian nationalist, and why.

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Dan Maxwell, a criminal justice lecturer, discusses why armed guards at schools need a different mentality to protect students and staff.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a Russian group called the National Republican Army that is claiming responsibility for a car bomb that killed Daria Dugina, daughter of Alexander Dugin, a Russian Nationalist.

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Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, comments on some essential factors that employees value more than money.

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Jessica Holzer, assistant professor and director of the Health Sciences program, says it is essential for the CDC to take steps to rebuild trustworthiness.

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Nikodem Poplawski, a distinguished lecturer of physics, discusses his hypothesis on how every black hole produces a new universe and, on the other side of the event, becomes an Einstein-Rosen Bridge, a wormhole.

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Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, talks about Ukraine’s Independence Day and the car bomb explosion that killed Daria Dugina, the daughter of Russian nationalist Alexander Dugin.

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Steven Kaplan, chancellor and CEO, reflects on his tenure at the University and his decision to retire from full-time service at the conclusion of the 2022-23 academic year. Those quoted in the interview include Charles Pompea ’71, ’90 EMBA, ’06 Hon, chair of the Board of Governors; George Synodi, vice president for finance and administration, and Alexandra Guzman, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of psychology and sociology and chair of the Faculty Senate.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there has been a lack of standards in collecting use-of-force data as some police departments are not participating, even after a new state law went into effect on July 1, 2022.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, discusses the importance of the public contacting the police if they witness a crime.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, explains “Militaries like Ukraine’s are rapidly innovating the technology and tactics of drones.”

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The University of New 51 was ranked among the top five colleges in Connecticut for offering online programs. The University has five bachelor's degrees and 17 master's degrees that are offered online.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, comments on the importance of redacting information from the affidavit used to get a search warrant for Mar-A-Lago so as not to reveal sources.

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Karl Minges, chair of health administration and policy, comments on why there is a rise in traffic deaths nationally.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, discusses President Biden's approval rating drop, which started with the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan last year.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, talks about some of the parameters in the search warrant on former President Trump's Mar-A-Lago home, allowing agents to look anywhere for possible classified documents.

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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses some of the materials the FBI seized from former President Trump's home while executing a search warrant.

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Edward Jankovic, an adjunct professor of business management, comments on the benefits of a charge card versus a credit card for first-time card users.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, discusses why the FBI and the DOJ are now under tremendous pressure to justify the search warrant executed at former President Trump’s home.

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Leah Hartman, chair of accounting, finance, and marketing, talks about supply chain issues, inflation, and the price of gas.

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In the first segment of a two-part interview, Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, talks about the FBI serving a search warrant at the residence of former President Donald Trump.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, talks about the FBI serving a search warrant at the residence of former President Donald Trump in part two of this interview.

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Dozens of University of New 51 students volunteered to help rebuild the Valley Street Community Center as part of the Annual Day of Caring sponsored by the United Way of Greater New 51.

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More than 80 University of New 51 students participated in the Annual Day of Caring sponsored by the United Way of Greater New 51. They assisted at multiple projects in New 51 and West 51.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the second trip by U.S. delegates to visit Taiwan and its impact on relations with China.

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Robert McDonald, lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the challenges law enforcement has trying to monitor social media platforms for credible threats that could lead to violence.

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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on a neighborhood in West 51 being unaware that a joint law enforcement drill was taking place on July 21 in an area of abandoned homes, causing fear and panic.

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William Carbone, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the importance of police and youth having an open dialogue and a trusting relationship.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, says gas prices need to continue to come down to offset the increased prices of other goods.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, says in a high-profile case such as the one involving former President Trump, the DOJ or the FBI should release a statement about the event at Mar-A-Lago.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, talks about how cheaper gas can give Americans a little bit of relief.

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Robert McDonald, lecturer of criminal justice, talks about a possible rise in campus crimes across the country as students return for the fall semester.

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Take a look back to when a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter landed in the quad on campus at the University of New 51's Lockheed Martin Day 2020, which included a $100,000 donation for a Lockheed-sponsored mentorship program.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, international affairs, legal studies, and national security, says the FBI executing a search warrant on former President Trump's home has reenergized his base.

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Jessica Holzer, assistant professor and director of the B.S. in Health Science program, says the smallpox vaccination that seniors may have received can help protect against monkeypox.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about how former President Donald Trump's influence helped propel Leona Levy to a win in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate.

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Claire Glynn, associate professor and research coordinator of forensic science, talks about forensic science and opportunities in the investigative genetic genealogy field.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science, international affairs, legal studies, and national security, believes that the FBI executing a search warrant on former President Trump may have solidified his decision to run for the presidency again in 2024.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about the possibility of former President Donald Trump running for president for the third time.

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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, discusses the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida.

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Nikodem Poplawski, professor and coordinator of physics, comments on black holes, the concept of the baby universe using the Einstein-Rosen Bridge, and how it resolves the Hawking paradox.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses if there will be an indictment or penalties after the search warrant of former President Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago.

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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, talks about how the execution of the search warrant by the FBI and how they worked with the Secret Service agents that protect former President Donald Trump.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, discusses the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida.

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Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, comments on why some cities and towns in Connecticut are struggling to keep employees.

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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, discusses his point of view on the differences between the Watergate investigation and the FBI executing a warrant of former President Donald Trump’s home.

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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, discusses an explosion in a Crimea airbase and whether Ukraine may have sent a missile after receiving a shipment of U.S. arms.

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Robert McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the search warrant executed by the FBI on former President Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago, describing the action as unprecedented.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, investigation services, and homeland security, comment on the possibility of former President Donald Trump going to jail and what protection he would have from federal agents if he wound up in prison.

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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, investigative services , and homeland security, talks about recent carjacking’s and robberies as drivers leave their vehicles running and doors unlocked.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, comments on Jet Blue, the industry’s second largest airline, taking over low-cost carrier Spirit.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, talks about the latest job numbers and what the impact is on the economy.

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Bradley Woodworth, associate professor of history, talks about Brittany Griner’s sentencing in Russia for possession of narcotics, reminding people that she was arrested before the war with Ukraine started.

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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of economics, accounting, finance, and marketing, wrote an op-ed on multiple economic forecasts that consumers should be aware of before making financial decisions.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the importance of ending money bail, stating the number one crime in Connecticut for which people are incarcerated is violation of probation.

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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of economics, and John Rosen, an adjunct professor of Finance, wrote an op-ed effort to slow the economy before a full-blown recession.

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Renée Allen, an adjunct professor of hospitality and tourism, reviews three wines and pairings for summer meals.

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David Sacco, practitioner in residence of finance, comments that accepting cryptocurrency as a donation may be seen as a form of publicity as once it is converted into cash, most will go to capital gains taxes.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, says China may retaliate for the Pelosi visit by selling weapons to Russia, which they previously agreed not to do.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, was quoted from his recent Washington Times article: “The typical hypothesis is that this is an exogenous shock, unanticipated, and as a result of a mass shooting, the reaction is there is an expectation that legislative steps will be undertaken to potentially restrict ammunition, access to guns.”

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments on the mixed messages from the White House on the House Speaker’s trip to Taiwan amid threats from the Chinese government.

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Nikolas Stasulli, assistant professor of biology and environmental science, discusses the conditions necessary in bodies of fresh water to be conducive brain-eating amoebas being present.

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Jan Jones, lecturer, and coordinator for the hospitality and tourism management program, participated in a panel discussion on a recent study abroad trip with her students to the University's Prato campus and how the travel industry has been recovering since the impact of the pandemic.

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Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, comments on why the Supreme Court Justices will hear two cases separately involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, both on affirmative action.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi who visited Taiwan despite warnings and high tensions with China.

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Olena Lennon, adjunct professor of political science, talks about her recent trip back to Ukraine, including Kyiv, as many Ukrainians are traveling back to show their resilience.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a New 51 police officer who was terminated for allegedly pressuring an undocumented immigrant to send him nude photos and have sex in exchange for money.

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The University of New 51 would receive $1 million to support the Community-Based Gun Violence Reduction Project if the bill passes and is signed into law.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the Speaker of the House landing in Taiwan and the reaction of China to the visit.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, comments on the high prices of outsourcing private contractors to fix common problems, such as a clogged toilet. However, he says, some broken military hardware has cost the U.S. lives.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, comments on whether the country is heading into a recession.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, talks about the House Speaker’s visit to Taiwan and the threats made by China.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, talks about the first of 16 ships carrying grain leaving Ukraine and Oleksiy Vadatursky, a Ukrainian billionaire known as the “grain tycoon,” killed by a Russian missile strike at his home.

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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and what action China has threatened to take.

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Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says more companies are looking at a four-day work week as employee shortages continue.

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Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, assistant professor of criminal justice, talks about familicide after a Danbury mother killed her three children and hanged herself.

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Jeffery Treistman, assistant professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was on the FBI’s most wanted terrorist list.