Department Media Appearances

POLITICO California and UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research teamed up on the first-of-its kind poll, surveying political and policy influencers as well as voters on the top issues driving the debate in our state. Here are some articles from the recent poll: How Barbara Lee wins — or loses Kamala Harris for governor? Poll shows how California voters feel about the idea...

We're please to share that in the newest episode of the Matrix podcast, our very own Political Science graduate student Jennie Barker interviews sociologist Yan Long about her research on the history of public health policy in China. While their discussion centers Long's research on HIV/AIDS activism in China, the broader insights about the political nature of public health is relevant for understanding how states...

Associate Professor Ryan Brutger sits for a podcast interview at Social Science Matrix. What is the role and impact of private firms in monitoring and enforcing international trade law? Professor Ryan Brutger recently sat down with Daniel Lobo, Sociology PhD Student and Social Science Matrix Communications Scholar, for a podcast to discuss Ryan's new article, "Litigation for Sale: Private Firms and WTO Dispute Escalation." This...

How do elites select women leaders? Melanie Phillips unpacks Zambia's "selectorate" who pick party candidates. The Political Science Department is pleased to share details about Melanie Phillips (PhD '22) with the UC Berkeley Social Science Matrix. Follow link for details, https://matrix.berkeley.edu/research-article/gender-and-political-gatekeepers-a-visual-interview-with-melanie-phillips/.

We'd liked to share multiple recent media appearances from our esteemed Professor Steve Fish. To view his features follow the links below. CNN: https://we.tl/t-58MoFAWcE5 and https://wetransfer.com/downloads/cd03cf74c93a1ba45a6351bfa417600320230624073743/1938ea BBC: https://wetransfer.com/downloads/456090d5b869289faef89bea935b26e620230625045006/99e23f Sky News Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ2-Hlp5PHQ