Power, Scandal and Trust
Power changes people, and scandal tests the public’s faith in those who hold it. In this guide, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD looks at the behavior of leaders under pressure: misconduct, cover-ups, impeachments, trials and the company that powerful people keep.These pieces also examine the institutions meant to hold power in check, from the courts and Congress to law enforcement and the press. Dr. Rossi, PhD explains why trust is easy to lose and hard to rebuild, and how people decide whom to believe.
Trump Impeachment 2.0
Trump impeachment 2.0 came swiftly in the wake of a deadly insurrection at the capital. Political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD joins…
Sensitivity Training of Law Enforcement
The sensitivity of law enforcement is often discussed, though perhaps poorly planned. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis resulted from police…
Senate Impeachment Witnesses
Senate impeachment witnesses are the topic of the day. Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander says the Democrats made their case. However, he…
Chief Justice Roberts and Trump Impeachment
Chief Justice Roberts and Trump Impeachment will be entangled in the coming month. How does Chief Justice Roberts impact the trial? Political…
Trump Impeachment Trial
After all the intense Trump impeachment debate, it’s time for the Trump Impeachment Trial. For only the third time in American history,…
Trump Impeachment Trial Divide
The Trump impeachment trial divide is as wide as ever as Congress moves towards a Senate impeachment trial. What can we expect?…
Impeachment Perceptions
Impeachment perceptions vary among voters. Is there information overload? Political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD provides insights.
Impeachment Rules Vote
Impeachment rules vote has now passed the House of Representatives and moved to the Senate. What are the dangers and benefits for…
Mulvaney Says Quid Pro Quo
Mick Mulvaney says quid pro quo in a press conference after the Trump administration [and the President himself] have defiantly said THERE…
The Impeachment Discussion
The impeachment discussion now rages on with new revelations about the call that Trump had with the Volodymyr Zelensky, the newly elected…