Video compilation by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major.



In the Media: January 2024

Robert Sanders

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Drone Strike Kills 3 U.S. Service Members in Jordan

Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the options the United States has under the U.N. Charter, after a drone killed three service members and injured more than 40 in Jordan at a U.S. military outpost. Dr. Sanders was interviewed in front of his national security class.

Andy Morgan

In the Media

The Atlantic: To Stop a Shooter

Andy Morgan, a professor of national security, comments on the neuroscience of human fear, including several specific chemicals produced by the body when under stress.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Decision 2023 New Primary

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the special election in Bridgeport for mayor in the third primary vote in Connecticut’s Park City.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

iNews UK: Trump’s Mob-style threats could yet bring him down

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on former President Donald Trump’s swipes at Nikki Haley, still a contender in the Republican presidential race, but it might give her voter support, especially with Independents.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

CNN: New Polish Prime Minister Visits Kyiv For Talks

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the importance of the new Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, visiting Ukraine to help repair the countries’ relationship.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Israel releases photos of 'Hamas Terror Dungeons'

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the underground cells in Gaza where some Israeli and American hostages were held by Hamas, and the unconfirmed number of Palestinians that have been killed since the war began between Israel and Hamas.

Sheahon Zenger

In the Media

Baylor Bears: Following God’s Path

The mentorship interim President Sheahon Zengers shared with Josh Ehambe while Dr. Zenger was the athletic director at the University of Kansas helped Ehambe discover rewarding opportunities beyond athletics. Ehambe is now the director of mission impact and enrichment at Baylor University.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

Scripps News: Early Iowa Call Controversy

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the surprisingly early call in the results of the Iowa Caucus.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Deadly Road Rage

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses what drivers can do if they encounter someone driving recklessly.

Wayne Edwards

In the Media

Connecticut Public Radio: Disrupted: How Gen Z is changing politics

Wayne Edwards, a practitioner in residence of communication, film, and media studies, along with students Tyler Wells ’23, ’25 MBA and Faith Arcuri ’25, members of the Charger Bulletin, took part in a roundtable discussion on how Gen Z voters will impact this year’s elections.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

The Hill: Ukraine racks up wins against Russia in the Black Sea

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that the Black Sea Fleet defeat may not be strategically important to Russia, but the psychological effect Ukraine had on Moscow is very real.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

iNews UK: Why Trump’s 2024 re-election bid will probably fail

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, hypothesizes on a scenario where former President Donald Trump may be given a “Universal Plea Agreement” that would keep him out of prison in exchange for withdrawing from the presidential race.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

The Hill: Russia’s winter onslaught tests Ukraine’s firepower

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on the uptick of Russian attacks on Ukraine as part of a strategy to force them to deplete the last of their ammunition and missiles, as U.S. and U.K. assistance is diminishing.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

BBC News: Conflicts under the spotlight in 2024

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the war in Ukraine, the war in Israel, and whether the U.S. will continue to fund both allied countries.

Frank Chen

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: 2024 Financial Goals

Frank Chen, associate professor of finance, discusses the importance of setting financial goals, as those with a better understanding of their spending habits are more likely to be successful.