Experts on today’s news

Kendell Coker on Marijuana Reclassification

Marijuana could soon be reclassified as a lower-risk drug if a new recommendation from Attorney General Merrick Garland is adopted. The change would signal a historic shift in policy. 

Psychology professor Kendell Coker, who is also an attorney, can provide valuable insights into the potential impact.


Danielle Egan on #MeToo trial overturned

New York’s highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era.

Danielle Egan, dean of faculty and professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies is available to discuss the implications of this legal decision . Nicole Powell is also available to provide expert commentary.


Jeff Strabone on TikTok ban signed into law

President Joe Biden recently signed a bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’s US operations.

Jeff Strabone, coordinator of the Media, Rhetoric, and Communication program is available to discuss how the new legislation could impact you.


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Eric Fleury on Iran targets Israel in drone, missile strike

Iran launched an attack on Israel, escalating long-standing tensions between the two nations.

Eric Fleury, assistant professor of Government and International Relations, is an expert on U.S. foreign policy and international relations. He is available to discuss the impact.


Jennifer Gorman on Arizona Supreme Court abortion ruling

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that an abortion law on the books from 1864 – enacting a near total ban on abortion – is enforceable in the state today.

Jennifer Gorman, a senior lecturer in Psychology whose primary area of research is women’s reproductive health, is available for interviews to discuss the implications of this ruling.