Recently, politics have been a ‘hot button topic,’ from the arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin to former President Donald Trump’s indictment. William Muck, professor & chair of NCC Poli Sci Dept, discussed the topics with WCPT820 AM host @JoanEspositoCHI: bit.ly/3mlUM66.

ICYMI: In the #chicagomayoralelection, Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner and union organizer, defeated Paul Vallas, a former public school executive. Stephen Maynard Caliendo, dean of NCC Arts & Sciences, spoke with CBS Chicago on Johnson becoming Chicago’s next mayor: bit.ly/3GP8FR0.

Next year, the Windy City will take the national stage after winning the bid to host the Democratic National Convention. Stephen Maynard Caliendo, dean of NCC Arts & Sciences, spoke with CBS Chicago political investigator Dana Kozlov, to discuss the timing of the announcement: bit.ly/3V134x5.

ICYMI: In an interview with WCPT820 AM host @JoanEspositoCHI, William Muck, professor and chair of NCC Poli Sci Dept, addressed the leaked classified documents on Discord and what secrets they revealed. For the full interview, visit bit.ly/3NxLcrL.

At the end of April, President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign launched, inching closer to a potential Biden-Trump presidential rematch for 2024. Suzanne Chod (She/Her), professor of NCC Poli Sci Dept, spoke with FOX 32 News about the rematch of the century and what voters can expect: bit.ly/3pdoTgP.

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ICYMI: Last month, Stephen Maynard Caliendo, dean of NCC Arts & Sciences, was interviewed by FOX 32 News, where he discussed President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden’s son #HunterBiden’s plea deal and the different interpretations of what this deal would involve. For the full interview, visit bit.ly/3DZmI4F.

August proved to be busy on the political stage with the indictment cases against former President Trump. To break down the news, Stephen Maynard Caliendo, dean of NCC Arts & Sciences, and Suzanne Chod (She/Her), professor of NCC Poli Sci Dept, provided their expertise across Chicago broadcast networks: bit.ly/3ZgVZKF.

This evening, catch Suzanne Chod (She/Her), professor of NCC Poli Sci Dept, on WGN TV News to provide pre-and post-analysis on President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden’s speech about the U.S. response to the #IsraelHamasConflict and #UkraineRussiaWar.

At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Stephen Maynard Caliendo, dean of NCC Arts & Sciences, and Suzanne Chod (She/Her), professor of political science, reunited with a familiar face — North Central Alumni Bry’Shawna Walker ’22, who currently works for the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as a media logistics manager. #DNC2024

Make sure to catch Dr. Suzanne Chod (She/Her) and the other professors at this amazing event!

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I had the wonderful opportunity of filling in as a guest radio host on The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath on WCPT820 AM. It was three hours of political analysis and interviews with Jake Lahut, Suzanne Chod (She/Her) and Philip Barker. Check out the entire episode below. soundcloud.com/wcpt820/the-bi…

Hey, ⁦North Central College⁩, 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! 🍿

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.

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

Free to read for a limited period from the new issue of Studies in American Political Development (SAPD) - “A little world within itself”: The South Carolina Penitentiary and the Roots of the Carceral State - cup.org/3POx8dD - Sean Kim Butorac (NCC Poli Sci Dept)

Yesterday while guest-hosting on WCPT820 AM I had the opportunity to interview Representative ⁦Sean Casten⁩. 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…

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…

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