Faculty in the Media

PBS' Amanpour & Company April 13, 2026

What Happened to the American Middle Class and Can We Restore It?

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins PBS' Amanpour and Company to discuss the history of the American middle class, its recent decline, and how Congress can restore it with intentional policies.

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The Daily Texan April 12, 2026

Trump administration proposes significant changes to NCAA deals

Director of Student Affairs/Lecturer Christopher Sokol discusses the intentions behind the Trump administration's recent executive order designed to overhaul the NCAA's current NIL model.

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The Bulwark / How to Fix It April 12, 2026

Zoning Laws Are Killing the Middle Class | How to Fix It

On "How to Fix It" with John Avlon, Professor Mechele Dickerson discusses the systematic challenges facing the American middle class—specifically in housing, education, and labor—and how political isrequired to restore the American institution.

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USA Today April 11, 2026

Texas excluded Islamic schools from voucher program, lawsuit says

Professor Steven Collis explains that whether religious discrimination within voucher programs violates the First Amendment has remained an unresolved and complex legal question for years.

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Fulcrum April 10, 2026

Build Better AI

AI Innovation and Law Professor Kevin Frazier authors an opinion encouraging the masses to test AI within their expertise and publicly disclose the results for successes and failures.

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Bloomberg Law April 10, 2026

Trump Uses Iran War to Justify Ramming Through Policy Changes

Professor Tom McGarity clarifies that agencies relying solely on the Iran war’s impact on affordability to justify regulatory actions are unlikely to succeed in court.

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Los Angeles Times April 9, 2026

Abortion opponents want Trump’s FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions

Professor Rachel Rebouché expresses her belief that there is an emerging consensus among voters in the United States against banning abortion.

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The Austin Chronicle April 9, 2026

D.A.’s Office Responds to Misconduct Claims in 2020 Protest Case

Professor Jennifer Laurin explains that prosecutors are only required to disclose information that is potentially favorable to the defense, not all internal discussions, and a violation would require proof that such favorable information was actually generated and withheld.

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Washington Examiner April 9, 2026

Trump’s AI framework is a good start. Here’s what’s missing to protect children

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier contends that while Trump’s AI framework is a good starting point, truly protecting children will require policies that empower parents with transparency and choice, rather than trying to eliminate all risks or relying solely on government mandates.

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KERA News April 8, 2026

Texas appeals court says another man’s confession not enough to reconsider Broadnax execution

In a new story about a pending execution, Clinical Professor Jim Marcus explains how the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals acts as a gatekeeper for cases meeting criteria to get back in court.

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Austin Today April 9, 2026

Austin Tech Workers Impacted by AI-Driven Restructuring

Following layoffs from Oracle and Expedia in Austin, AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier recommends focusing on creating new jobs rather than questioning past job displacement.  

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CBS Austin April 7, 2026

Austinites lose tech jobs as companies re-focus on AI development

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier encourages people to focus on opportunity for new jobs amid changes in the Austin workforce due to AI.

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