Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here’s what to watch for
Jonathan Ladd, associate professor, was quoted in a CBC News article on what to expect in President Trump’s 2026 state of the union address.
February 24, 2026
Faculty in the News
Our distinguished McCourt faculty and research fellows are regularly sought by national and international media outlets as authoritative voices on today’s most critical policy challenges.
This engagement reflects McCourt’s core mission: ensuring evidence-based research informs public understanding and policy decisions. When complex issues demand expert analysis, media organizations consistently turn to our faculty for the credible, nuanced perspectives that advance democratic dialogue and informed decision-making.
Maria Ressa and Renée DiResta – Time 100 Talks
Renée DiResta, associate research professor at McCourt’s Massive Data Institute and Tech and Public Policy programs, was in conversation with Maria Ressa and Prince Harry on combating disinformation for Time Magazine’s Time 100 Talks.
February 16, 2026
State public-option health plans expand but can’t fill gaps left by federal changes
Justin Giovannelli, associate research professor at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms was quoted in an NPR article on Nevada residents potentially losing health coverage despite the move to a public-option.
February 18, 2026
What Happens to the Children of ICE Detainees? | Opinion
Maria Cancian, professor and former dean of the McCourt School, wrote an opinion piece for Newsweek on parent-child separations from recent immigration enforcement.
February 17, 2026
Obamacare signups dropped by 1.2 million. Here’s why that may change.
Sabrina Corlette, McCourt School research professor and founder of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms, was quoted in a USA Today article on the effects to health insurance enrollment after the elimination of enhanced tax credits.
February 4, 2026
More Americans are picking higher-deductible Obamacare plans, possibly risking their health
Stacey Pogue, Senior Research Fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms, was featured in a Politico article on concerns about the affordability of health insurance and a recent trend in opting for cheaper plans with higher out-of-pocket deductibles.
February 4, 2026
Some big-name companies are laying off workers. Here’s what it means
Harry Holzer, John LaFarge Jr. SJ Professor of Public Policy, was featured in an ABC News article on recent job losses.
February 3, 2026
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
Joan Alker, executive director and co-founder of the Center for Children and Families (CCF), was featured in a CBS News article on the rising costs of health insurance.
February 2, 2026
For the first time in 50 years, college grads are losing their edge
Jeff Strohl, director of the Center on Education and the Workforce, was quoted in a Washington Post article on the rising levels of unemployment amongst worker’s with a bachelors degree.
January 31, 2026
Minnesota shows what happens when governing and content creation merge
Renée DiResta, associate research professor at McCourt’s Massive Data Institute and Tech and Public Policy programs, was featured in an NPR’s All Things Considered story on the relationship between social media and recent immigration crackdown efforts.
January 16, 2026
‘Absolutely no detail’: experts alarmed as Trump unveils healthcare plan
Edwin Park, research professor at McCourt’s Center for Children and Families, was featured in a Guardian article on President Trump’s latest healthcare plan.
January 15, 2026
A House Divided
Joshua Hader, senior fellow at the Government Affairs Institute appeared on the Decision Desk HQ podcast to examine the internal party conflicts and structural challenges that have made it difficult for Speaker Mike Johnson to control the U.S. House of Representatives.
January 15, 2026
More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors
Jeff Strohl, director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, was interviewed for an NPR article on why more students are going to college than ever before.
January 15, 2026
Democrats look primed to win the House, but a wave might be harder
Professor Chris Warshaw was featured in a Washington Post article on the possibility of gerrymandering in this year’s midterm elections.
January 5, 2026
Skills to future-proof your management career in 2026
The McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center on Education and the Workforce report, “Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs” was recently covered in a Yahoo!Life article on how to future-proof your management career.
January 4, 2026
Local Students Travel to Vatican for Interfaith Dialogue Program Through Hebrew University
Associate Research Professor and Director of the Conflict Transformation Lab Rachel Milner Gillers was featured in a Washington Jewish Week story on Georgetown students’ meeting Pope Leo at the Vatican.
December 9, 2025
X’s new location feature sparks controversy, but is the data reliable?
Associate Research Professor Renée DiResta was quoted in an NPR article on X’s latest feature update.
November 25, 2025
A critical part of the economy isn’t hiring. Bosses explain why.
McCourt’s John LaFarge Jr. SJ Professor of Public Policy Harry Holzer was quoted in a Washington Post article on the financial shocks small businesses faced.
Nov. 9, 2025
Shopping for a new healthcare plan? This Georgetown professor has tips for saving money and avoiding scams
McCourt’s Research Professor and Founder of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms Sabrina Corlette was interviewed by American University Radio, WAMU 88.5, on healthcare enrollment season.
Nov. 6, 2025
Why America’s Debate Over Which Children Are ‘Gifted’ Won’t Go Away
Thomas Toch, Director of FutureEd was quoted in a New York Times article on the debate over advanced education programs.
Oct. 27, 2025
What Would We Lose if We Stop Tracking Food Insecurity?
Edwin Park, Research Professor at the Center for Children and Families was quoted in a Washington Post article on the reality behind medical care funding for undocumented immigrants.
Oct. 20, 2025
What Would We Lose if We Stop Tracking Food Insecurity?
McCourt Chair Diane Schanzenbach wrote for Econofact.org on how not collecting food insecurity data will make it harder to monitor the economic well-being of lower-income Americans.
Oct. 13, 2025
Can undocumented immigrants get ‘free health care’ or Medicaid?
The Center for Children & Families at the McCourt School of Public Policy was mentioned in an NPR article on whether extending health care benefits to undocumented immigrants was the reason for the federal government shutdown.
Oct. 3, 2025
GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That’s false.
Research Professor Leo Cuello was quoted in a USA Today article on the debate of whether undocumented immigrants receive ‘free health care’ or Medicaid.
Oct. 1, 2025