NCC Poli Sci Dept

Friends of the North Central Political Science program: we’ve moved to Substack! Follow us for there for the latest department news and updates: nccpols.substack.com

One of our thesis students is conducting a survey, and she could use as many responses as possible! She has IRB approval, and all responses will be kept confidential in reporting and storage. Thanks in advance for considering responding! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Yesterday while guest-hosting on @wcpt820 I had the opportunity to interview Representative ⁦@SeanCasten⁩. It was a thoughtful & engaging conversation about the state of our democracy and how we as citizens can be empowered to defend that democracy. omny.fm/shows/joan-esp…

Free to read for a limited period from the new issue of @StudiesAPD - “A little world within itself”: The South Carolina Penitentiary and the Roots of the Carceral State - cup.org/3POx8dD - Sean Kim Butorac (@NCCPSC)

It’s almost time, @northcentralcol! Join us Tuesday from 12-1:30 in WSC 104.

As the 2024 #election approaches, @wallethub asked a panel of experts, which included Dr. Suzanne M. Chod, professor of #politicalscience at North Central, to weigh in on the current U.S. #voting structures and procedures. To read more, visit bit.ly/4hjStbd.

Hey, ⁦@northcentralcol⁩, join us for (probably) the last debate of the 2024 election season! Come for the food, music, and what’s sure to be an interesting show! 🍿

I had the wonderful opportunity of filling in as a guest radio host on The Big Picture with @eisendrath on @wcpt820. It was three hours of political analysis and interviews with @JakeLahut, @smchod and @PhilipWBarker. Check out the entire episode below. soundcloud.com/wcpt820/the-bi…

We're two weeks away from TayTalks at @northcentralcol! Tickets are free, but you need to secure them. Find out more information at the link below. northcentralcollege.edu/tay-talks

Make sure to catch Dr. @smchod and the other professors at this amazing event!

At the @DemConvention, @SMCaliendo, dean of @NCCCAS, and @smchod, professor of political science, reunited with a familiar face — @NCAlumni Bry’Shawna Walker ’22, who currently works for the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as a media logistics manager. #DNC2024

This evening, catch @smchod, professor of @NCCPSC, on @WGNNews to provide pre-and post-analysis on @POTUS @JoeBiden’s speech about the U.S. response to the #IsraelHamasConflict and #UkraineRussiaWar.

August proved to be busy on the political stage with the indictment cases against former President Trump. To break down the news, @SMCaliendo, dean of @NCCCAS, and @smchod, professor of @NCCPSC, provided their expertise across Chicago broadcast networks: bit.ly/3ZgVZKF.

ICYMI: Last month, @SMCaliendo, dean of @NCCCAS, was interviewed by @fox32news, where he discussed @POTUS @JoeBiden’s son #HunterBiden’s plea deal and the different interpretations of what this deal would involve. For the full interview, visit bit.ly/3DZmI4F.

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At the end of April, @POTUS @JoeBiden’s 2024 campaign launched, inching closer to a potential Biden-Trump presidential rematch for 2024. @smchod, professor of @NCCPSC, spoke with @fox32news about the rematch of the century and what voters can expect: bit.ly/3pdoTgP.

ICYMI: In an interview with @wcpt820 host @JoanEspositoCHI, @wjmuck, professor and chair of @NCCPSC, addressed the leaked classified documents on @discord and what secrets they revealed. For the full interview, visit bit.ly/3NxLcrL.

Next year, the Windy City will take the national stage after winning the bid to host the Democratic National Convention. @SMCaliendo, dean of @NCCCAS, spoke with @cbschicago political investigator @DanaCBS2, to discuss the timing of the announcement: bit.ly/3V134x5.

ICYMI: In the #chicagomayoralelection, @Brandon4Chicago, a county commissioner and union organizer, defeated @PaulVallas, a former public school executive. @SMCaliendo, dean of @NCCCAS, spoke with @cbschicago on Johnson becoming Chicago’s next mayor: bit.ly/3GP8FR0.

Recently, politics have been a ‘hot button topic,’ from the arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin to former President Donald Trump’s indictment. @wjmuck, professor & chair of @NCCPSC, discussed the topics with @wcpt820 host @JoanEspositoCHI: bit.ly/3mlUM66.