Knowledge by the Slice: The “State of the Union” Entering President Trump’s Second Year (Video)

A Penn Arts and Sciences faculty panel examines a range of domestic and foreign policy issues facing the Trump Administration.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Filmed by Mayumi Hirtzel

Edited by Annemarie Branco

In our February Knowledge by the Slice event—part of a series in which faculty deliver expert opinions on pressing issues—our panel examined a range of domestic and foreign policy issues facing the Trump Administration as it enters its second year. Where do things stand, and what can we expect in the months to come?

The panel was moderated by Eileen Doherty-Sil, Adjunct Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Department of Political Science's Undergraduate Program.


Matthew Levendusky, Associate Professor of Political Science, discusses the "Fake News" phenomenon.


Dawn Teele, Janice and Julian Bers Assistant Professor in the Social Sciences, discusses women's rights.


Ryan Brutger, Assistant Professor of Political Science, discusses international trade policy.


Alex Weisiger, Associate Professor of Political Science, discusses continuity from the prior administration to the current.


Guy Grossman, Assistant Professor of Political Science, discusses foreign policy.


Watch the entire Knowledge by the Slice event including audience Q&Ahttps://vimeo.com/255926779