America has had numerous changes to its political ideals ever since the days of Washington. However, are we entering a new era of populist dominance, or is neo-liberalism still the dominating figure in American politics? The reelection of Donald Trump as President of the United States in 2024 was distinctive in that only once before had a President been reelected after losing an election as the incumbent office holder.  With this arguably surprising turn of events, social sci

After one year from the 2024 election, the influence of podcasts in the current political landscape grows more different… One year ago, during the 2024 election, former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris employed several tactics to appeal to voters in and outside of their respective voter bases. During that election, one of the strongest tactics in appealing to broader groups of audiences was wielding the influence of independent media and podcasters.

How Trump’s foreign policy and Europe’s defense response could redefine NATO’s future. Since its founding in 1949 during the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has provided collective defense and security for most of Europe, Canada, and the United States. Now, the alliance’s spending and dynamics are becoming uncertain, as political tensions rise and leaders like President Donald Trump remain in power. Although NATO is considered one of the most powerful

As the new and controversial Deputy Director of the FBI assumes responsibility, his past experiences and statements, as well as future plans for the agency should be questioned. On February 23rd, 2025, President Trump appointed the MAGA loyalist, talk-show host, and former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI — an unprecedented and polarizing decision (however, it must be noted that unprecedented has become the norm for this administration).  The pos

Who are Trump’s cabinet picks, what might their positions be, and what do they mean for the Trump Administration? After Donald Trump emerged as the victor of the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle a month ago, he quickly mobilized to put together his second presidential cabinet, roughly a month earlier than he did the first time in 2016. This second time around, Trump’s presidential cabinet picks have notably contrasted the first — not just in the speed at which they were

Lying in politics might not be new but no one predicted this (Screenshot credit: ABC News) September’s presidential debate between Vice...