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2024

10/09/24 - News Radio WJPF Interview with John Jackson
10/02/24 - Local expert reacts to debate between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance
10/02/24 - Who won the US VP debate? 
10/01/24 - VP debate: Vance's answer on January 6 was 'an implosion' 
09/30/24 - John T. Shaw: US Sen. Richard Lugar embodied classical statesmanship
09/18/24 - John T. Shaw: Our nation needs problem-solving statesmanship
09/11/24 - Harris-Trump debate recap: Harris 'trounced' Trump; he was on his heel...
09/11/24 - Grievances with Chicagoland driving some counties to explore separating from state
09/10/24 - What to expect from second presidential debate
09/10/24 - Director of the SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute discusses upcoming presidential debate
09/10/24 - Harris/Trump Debate Preview: Harris will wear her 'prosecutor hat';Trump will try to 'get under her skin'
09/09/24 - The evolution of the presidential debate reflects extreme National polarization
09/09/24 - NEWSRADIO WJPF Interview with Tony McCombie
09/06/24 - Americans see surge in political texts
09/06/24 - SIU political, debate experts: Expect Harris to be formidable for Trump in presidential debate
08/27/24 - Live Local & Progressive with Joan Esposito - John Shaw's comments on the 2024 DNC
08/21/24 - RFK Jr. Endorsing Trump? Why Dems Needn't Sweat the End of His Campaign
08/16/24 - John T. Shaw Opinion: Former Ottawa mayor's inspiring Illinois statesmanship
08/12/24 - SIU's Paul Simon Institute to host discussion on Illinois' political landscape on Aug. 19
08/06/24 - Republican Harris supporters in Illinois: 'These are the moderate wing of the Republican party'
08/06/24 - Former Ottawa Mayor Robert Eschbach receives 2024 Simon-Edgar Award
08/01/24 - Scripps News Weekend - John Shaw speaks on celebrity endorsements with political campaigns
07/26/24 - As the DNC returns to Chicago, Illinois' dean of the delegation, Dick Durbin, basks in the moment
07/23/24 - Can Democrats Unite Behind Kamala Harris?
07/22/24 - Delegates to play a key role in choosing the next Democrat Presidential Nominee
07/22/24 - Live Local & Progressive with Joan Esposito - John Shaw's Comments on Biden Leaving the Presidental Race
07/22/24 - Biden leaves race, what's next for Harris's campaign?
07/21/24 - Las razones que llevaron a Joe Biden a renunciar a la carrera por la Casa Blanca
07/15/24 - SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute weighs in on assassination attempt
07/12/24 - The reason fewer Americans feel their vote matters
07/11/24 - Capitol View - July 11, 2024
07/11/24 - Fewer Americans feel their vote matters. Changing our primaries may help.
06/29/24 - Local reaction to presidential debate
06/27/24 - SIUC Professor previews 1st Biden-Trump debate
06/27/24 - Байден против Трампа: В чем уникальность нынешних дебатов?
06/27/24 - SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute sounds off before first presidential debate
06/27/24 - SIUC professor previews 1st presidential debate of 2024 between Donald Trump, Joe Biden
06/27/24 - Illinois political observers layout stakes, expectations for 'unique' debate between Biden, Trump
06/26/24 - Sin público ni notas escritas y con micrófonos silenciados para no interrumpir: las claves del inédito debate televisivo de Biden y Trump
06/24/24 - Live Local & Progressive With Joan Esposito - John Shaw's Comments on the Upcoming Presidential Debate
06/24/24 - SIU debate/political experts: Presidential debate likely to vex voters
06/14/24 - Can Political Endorsements From Stars Like Taylor Swift Make a Difference?
06/05/24 - SIU Carbondale political scientist studies impact of virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention
05/31/24 - Jim Edgar and John Shaw, Guest Columnists Inviting Illinoisans to Celebrate Statesmanship in the Prairie State
05/29/24 - Why a Contempt vote Against Merrick Garland Holds Risks for House Republicans
05/28/24 - Live Local & Progressive with Joan Esposito - John Shaw's comments on the Trump trail
05/23/24 - Capitol View - May 23, 2024
05/23/24 - SIU's Paul Simon Institute awards four Simon Democracy Prizes
05/17/24 - Viral House Hearing Highlights Chaotic Congress
05/03/24 - NewsRadio WJPF Interview with Dr. John Jackson
05/02/24 - Capitol View - May 2, 2024
04/11/24 - Capitol View - April 11, 2024
03/25/24 - What Mike Bost, Darren Bailey election results tell us about the Republican party
03/19/24 - Are you voting in Today's Illinois primary election?
03/18/24 - Democrats more concerned over potential third-party candidates than Republicans
03/18/24 - NewsRadio WJPF interview with John Jackson
03/18/24 - Congressional primary races to watch in Tuesday's elections
03/13/24 - Should We Change the Primary Process in Illinois?
03/12/24 - Live Local & Progressive with Joan Esposito - John Shaw's comments on the Illinois primary
03/07/24 - Analysis: Lack of competition in Illinois primary races
03/06/24 - Early voting expands to off-site locations
03/05/24 - Illinois voters get no choice of candidates in nearly 90% of the state-level primaries
03/05/24 - Will we be surprised by any of the results on Super Tuesday?
03/04/24 - Downstate Illinois congressional race highlights the GOP's hard move to the right
03/04/24 - Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice of candidates
02/28/24 - John Shaw breaks down the results of the Michigan primary
02/27/24 - Michigan primary: Battle for battleground state
02/26/24 - The 2024 US Presidential Election: A Rematch of 2020?
02/26/24 - Capitol View - Illinois State Address plus Analysis
02/21/24 - What a Donald Trump endorsement means for Illinois' 12th Congressional District race
02/15/24 - Capitol View - February 15, 2024
02/03/24 - US political dysfunction a threat to world stability: report
02/06/24 - Presidential primary and caucus to be held in Nevada
01/31/24 - Local political experts say the U.S. Supreme Court will decide what happens with the primary election ballots
01/22/24 - Shakespeare on how leaders rise, rule, and fall
01/22/24 - DeSantis suspends campaign and endorses Trump
01/18/24 - Capitol View - January 18, 2024
01/17/24 - Trump Triumphs In Iowa Republican Caucus
01/16/24 - Trump dominates Iowa caucuses
01/15/24 - The Iowa Caucus is a battle for second place
01/11/24 - SIU political experts: GOP Iowa caucus, N.H. primary is a battle for second