debate Experts

Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Communication | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD, is an expert in film analysis and commentary, particularly in regard to pop culture.

Mireille Paquet

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science Concordia University

I work on immigration in Canada, Canadian and Quebec politics, public administration, equality and feminism. Francophone et bilingue!

Jerusha Conner, PhD

Professor of Education; Program Coordinator, Graduate Education | Department of Education and CounselingVillanova University

Jerusha Conner, PhD, is an expert on student engagement, student voice, youth activism and education policy.

Danilo Yanich

Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and AdministrationUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Yanich's research centers on the media and its intersection with citizenship, public policy and crime, as well as media ownership.

Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of PhilosophyLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Christopher M. Curtis

Professor of HistoryGeorgia Southern University

Dr. Curtis's research focuses on 19th-century law and property rights. He is currently studying the history of church property rights.

Robert Talisse

W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy; Chair of the Philosophy DepartmentVanderbilt University

Expert in contemporary political philosophy, with a focus in democratic theory and political epistemology.

Herman Berliner

Provost Emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor of EconomicsHofstra University

Dr. Berliner is focused on increasing and promoting global business programs, student entrepreneurship, and other experiential learning.

Arthur Trembanis

Professor, Marine Science and PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Trembanis research focuses on understanding beaches for resilience and mapping the seafloor using robots to develop the Blue Economy.

Jeffrey Rosensweig

Associate Professor of Finance; Director, The Robson Program for Business, Public Policy, and GovernmentEmory University, Goizueta Business School