politics

The Ethics Professors: Political Scandals, Clothing Consciousness & Federal Fumbles

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:54:46 +0000

Would you pay more for an article of clothing if it meant the person who made it worked in safe factory conditions and earned a fair wage?

KCK Mayoral Debate

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:10:03 +0000

Join Up to Date at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, at the Kansas City, Kan., Main Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., for the final debate of the Kansas City, Kan., mayoral race.

The Case For Progress In A Networked Age

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:19:06 +0000

Although the Internet seems like a tangled network, there is an underlying structure that guides its development.

A Conservative, A Liberal, And A Moderate Walk Into A Bar...

Jeffrey Harvey and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:46:35 +0000

Sometimes politicians are funny on purpose, and other times what politicians say in all seriousness is the greatest joke of all.

Election 2012 Debate From The KC Library

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:54:50 +0000

In the waning days of the 2012 political campaign, KCUR and the Kansas City Public Library will join forces to present a discussion of the most important election issues.

Political Power Of Imagery

Laura Spencer — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0000

What images best convey the meaning of politics in America? An exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence explores this idea through photography, prints, paintings, archival political ads, and a poodle skirt.

The Men In The Middle: Jim Lehrer, Big Bird Caught In Debate Crossfire

editor — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:42:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWmGDsbq3o

Five Myths About The Presidential Race

Alan Greenblatt — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:22:00 +0000

There's always a lot of noise around a presidential campaign — minor flaps that suck up a lot of media attention but are forgotten by Election Day.

John Sides, a political scientist at George Washington University and a founder of the blog The Monkey Cage, says there's no need to worry about a lot of the ephemera that news coverage tends to focus on.

"I'm telling you, all the fun things don't matter," Sides says.

At a talk Tuesday at the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy at Washington University in St.

Understanding The Clintons

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Perhaps the trajectory of the political lives of Bill and Hillary Clinton can be understood only through the prism of their personal relationship.

Obama Talks Of Slavery, Romney Of Freedom At Clinton Global Initiative

Frank James — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:31:00 +0000

One presidential candidate talked about slavery, the other of freedom.

And the speeches President Obama and Mitt Romney gave at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Tuesday were as different as the men themselves.

Obama's topic was the tragedy of human trafficking and efforts by his administration to address a problem affecting the developing and developed wor

The Political Pundits: Six Weeks & Counting

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:08:36 +0000

Many pundits and pollsters say that this year's Presidential race is already over: polls show Democratic President Barack Obama with a commanding lead over Republican challenger, Mitt Romney.

What It Takes To Win And Hold The White House

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000

No matter how charismatic a candidate may be, it's not the individual who wins the Presidency, it's the team around him or her.

Decoding Political Rhetoric

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:59:40 +0000

If you watched the political conventions of the past two weeks, did you find yourself nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief during the many speeches given?

Steve Kraske Reports From Republican National Convention

Brian Ellison and Danie Alexander — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:04:13 +0000

Today guest host Brian Ellison talks with the man he's sitting in for, Steve Kraske.

Rep. Todd Akin Under Pressure To Drop Out

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:42:35 +0000

Amid a firestorm of criticism for his remarks about rape, Missouri Congressman Todd Akin refuses to withdraw from the race for U.S. Senator.