March 2025
Among those getting press during the month of February were the following individuals:
Kathryn Kleppinger spoke to Bloomberg about US-French discussions on Ukraine.
Stephen Lubkemann was quoted by The New Yorker in the article “Dredging Up the Ghostly Secrets of Slave Ships."
Holden Thorp spoke to NPR about proposed NIH funding cuts for research at universities and to MSNBC’s “The ReidOut’’about Trump administration health policy. He was quoted by The New York Times in the article “As Trump Targets Research, Scientists Share Grief and Resolve to Fight.” He authored the article “Science editor-in-chief Holden Thorp’s advice for other scientists with autism’’ for STAT News.
Elizabeth Vaquera co-authored the article “Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws’’ for The Conversation.
Eric Cline was quoted by Vox in the article “Ask a Book Critic: How do I get back into reading after a break?’’
Christopher Rollston was quoted by The Times of Israel in the article “Did a daring semiliterate sailor wreck a ship off the Israeli coast 2,400 years ago?”
Nelson Dougherty (Music, Guitar) was quoted in the article “D.C. quartet ¡Fiasco! floats in the sweet spot between jazz and ‘not-jazz.’’’
James Foster was quoted by Science in the article “Can AI help beat poverty? Researchers test ways to aid the poorest people."
Steven Hamilton was quoted by NewsNation in the article “Will Trump’s federal hiring freeze affect IRS tax returns?” and by The Hill in the article “Will Trump’s federal hiring freeze affect IRS tax returns?” He spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corp. in the article “Why some economists think an RBA rate cut is a bad idea."
Tara Sinclair spoke to Marketplace in the segment “No, private data can’t replace public data."
Nicholas Vonortas spoke to Canal UM Brasil in the segment “Small businesses are driving innovation around the world."
David Mitchell was quoted by Forbes in the article “‘Disposable Humanity’ – New Film Unmasks Horror Of Nazi Euthanasia."
Lisa Page authored the book review “Josephine Baker, in her own words, amplifies her renown as provocateur’’ for The Washington Post.
David Rain was quoted by NPR quoted David Rain in the article “Who will call it the Gulf of America? A look at this and other naming disputes."
Matthew Dallek was quoted by STAT News in the article “The MAHA era is here. RFK Jr.’s troubles are only beginning;” by Snopes in the article “Breaking Down How Much Time Biden Spent on Vacation While President – It's Not 40%;” and by The New York Times in the article “The President Is on a Mission to Destroy the ‘Enemy From Within." He was quoted by Source NM in the article “That $5,000 check from Elon Musk? Don’t spend it quite yet."
Hope Harrison spoke to Bloomberg and BBC about Germany’s election (video 1, video 2).
Timothy Shenk spoke to KPFA’s “Background Briefing’’ in the segment “How the Left Lost Its Political Footing and How to Get it Back."
Wendy Riemann authored the article “5 Real Tips for Supporting Someone Experiencing a Breakup” for Psychology Today.
Ibrahim Al-Assil was quoted by The New York Times in the article “Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address."
Steven Balla was quoted by Al Jazaeera in the article “For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia.;” by MedPage Today in the article “Here's What RFK Jr. Can and Can't Do if Confirmed as HHS Chief— Can HHS secretary overhaul vaccine advisory committees? Reverse FDA approvals? Experts weigh in.;” and by Voice of America in the article “Though China might aim to fill aid void left by USAID, its own challenges could limit it."
Michael Barnett spoke to KCRW-FM’s “Press Play with Madeleine Brand’’ in the segment “What’s the human cost of shutting down USAID?’’
Sarah Binder was quoted by HuffPost in the article “Do We Even Know What's Happening To The Federal Government?;” by Marketplace in the article “New Trump order takes aim at autonomy of independent agencies.;” and by Bloomberg Law in “How Budget Reconciliation Works for Tax Cut Extensions (Podcast)." She was quoted by Axios in the article “The footnote that just might save Fed independence." She spoke to KNX-AM, Los Angeles about whether the US is in a constitutional crisis.
Nathan Brown was quoted by ABC News in the article “Unpacking Trump's brazen proposal for a US takeover of Gaza: ANALYSIS." He authored the article “The Day After the War in Gaza’’ for New Lines Magazine.
Jeffrey Ding was quoted by the South China Morning Post in the article “DeepSeek disruption: how far will US go to keep its advanced AI lead over China?’’
Michael Miller was quoted by The New York Times in the article “Call It the Intimidation Agenda."
Sarah Shomstein was quoted by Science in the article “People who can’t picture images in their ‘mind’s eye’ still represent them in their brains."
Robert Tuttle spoke to NPR’s “All Things Considered’’ in the segment “Here's how Trump's Faith Office and task force against 'anti-Christian bias' may work."
Imani Cheers spoke to CGTN America in the segments “The Heat: Black History Month’’ and “The Heat: U.S. Politics."
David Karpf was quoted by Science News in the article “‘Uncertain, anxious, fearful.’ That’s the mood at 2025’s first big U.S. science meeting."
Steven Livingston was quoted by The Associated Press in the article “Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors."
Peter Loge was quoted by The Associated Press in the article “Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns;” by Agence France-Presse in the article “For Real? Trump Leaves World Guessing, Again.;” and by the Washington Examiner in the article “Jump in inflation expectations bad news for Trump, the Fed, and all Americans." He was quoted by Newsweek in the article “Republicans Are Now Trapped by Their Own Budget.;” by El Español in the article “‘Flooding the zone,’ Trump's strategy to block the system with a tsunami of announcements and measures.;” and by The National News Desk in the article “Economist who evangelizes value of using cash says it might be time to retire the penny." He was quoted by The Washington Examiner in the articles “Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports." and “‘America is back’: The inside strategy behind Trump’s world leader parade.” He was quoted by The National News Desk in the article “Republicans drive improved economic outlook: Gallup." He spoke to KNX-AM, Los Angeles about the trustworthiness of AI; to KTVU-FOX2, San Francisco about how cuts to the National Park Service could affect parks in California; and to Sunrise Australia about President Donald Trump turning on Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Patricia Phalen was quoted by Spectrum News in the article “'Very troubled place': Trump appoints special Hollywood ambassadors as entertainment industry fights to maintain crucial business in U.S."
Steven Roberts authored the article “ROBERTS: America is still not a monarchy’’ for The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung.
Frank Sesno spoke to CGTN America in the segment “Global Business: Elon Musk and DOGE Create Waves in Washington." He was quoted by NPR in the article “Covering the dismantling of federal agencies."
Cheryl Thompson authored the article “First Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation dies” for NPR.
Rebekah Tromble was quoted by The Guardian in the article “‘We’re like sitting ducks’: the right’s ‘war on woke’ has a well-tested playbook to take down academics."
Gregory Squires authored the article “Trump’s attack on DEI isn’t about talent | GUEST COMMENTARY.’’ for The Baltimore Sun.
Leah Brooks spoke to Marketplace about what goes in to grocery pricing. She was quoted by Fox 5, Washington DC in the article “DC mayor responds to proposed 'Bowser Act,' which aims to repeal Home Rule."
Heath Brown, PhD’ 06 (Philosophy, Public Policy) spoke to the Transition Lab about what happened during the 2024 presidential transition.
Susan Dudley authored the article “New Trump Executive Order Aims To Speed Deregulation.’’ for Forbes. She was quoted by Fox 5, Washington DC in the article “How far does Trump's executive order banning paper straws go?”
Leighton Ku was quoted by WTOP-FM in the article “Report that thousands of federal health workers could soon be fired, Montgomery Co. official reacts.”
Kathryn Newcomer was quoted by ABC News in the article “Inspector general vacancies after Trump firings draw questions about agency oversight."
Roger Nober was quoted by The Associated Press in the article “Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order.;” by The Christian Science Monitor in the article “DOGE administrator is named – and it’s not Musk. How this ‘department’ works;” and by PBS NewsHour in the article “5 facts about the federal workforce that may surprise you.” He was quoted by MSNBC in the article “Opinion | Why the Supreme Court could be key to Trump’s attempted destruction of government.” and by DW in the article “Legal battles ensue as Musk's DOGE pushes government cuts.”
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