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WBUR November 28, 2025
Richard Reeves was interviewed on WBUR’s “Here & Now” about ways in which boys and men are falling behind.
Richard V. Reeves
Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII) @RichardvReeves
Reuters November 26, 2025
Scott R. Anderson spoke to Reuters about President Trump’s Ukraine plan and why it has caused outrage among Republican lawmakers.
Scott R. Anderson
Fellow - Governance Studies, General Counsel and Senior Editor - Lawfare @S_R_Anders
New York Times November 25, 2025
Darrell M. West was quoted in The New York Times “DealBook” newsletter about the pace at which the White House is making important deals.
Darrell M. West
Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI), Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM), Douglas Dillon Chair in Governmental Studies @
Ars Technica November 24, 2025
Elaine Kamarck’s research on DOGE’s effectiveness was cited in Ars Technica.
Elaine Kamarck
Founding Director - Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM), Senior Fellow - Governance Studies @EKamarck
Axios November 24, 2025
John Villasenor was quoted by Axios regarding the cybersecurity race taking place in Formula One.
John Villasenor
Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) @JohnDVillasenor
Politico November 24, 2025
Sarah A. Binder spoke to Politico about the history of the House’s discharge petition.
The Guardian November 21, 2025
Kathryn Dunn Tenpas was interviewed by The Guardian discussing Trump’s majority white male nominations to government positions.
The Huffington Post November 19, 2025
Jon Valant spoke about President Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education with The Huffington Post.
Jon Valant
Director - Brown Center on Education Policy, Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Herman and George R. Brown Chair in Education Studies @JonValant
Yahoo! Finance November 12, 2025
Vanessa Williamson spoke about the elimination of Direct File, the IRS’s free online tax filing tool, with Yahoo Finance.
Vanessa Williamson
Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Senior Fellow - Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center
Houston Chronicle November 9, 2025
Howard Henderson spoke to The Houston Chronicle about bridging the divide between police and the community of Harris County, Texas.
Howard Henderson
Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII) @hhendersonphdUpcoming events
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