Faculty in the Media

Radio Free Campus December 16, 2025

Academic Freedom as First Amendment Right with guest David Rabban

Professor David Rabban discusses the definition and value of academic freedom and how it transitioned from a professional norm to a First Amendment right, which is the topic of his most recent book.

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On Democracy with FPWellman December 12, 2025

Podcast discusses The Middle-Class New Deal

Professor Mechele Dickerson discusses her new book and the status of the middle class in America.

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Governing December 16, 2025

States Plan to Continue Regulating AI, Despite Trump’s Order

Following a presidential executive order targeting state AI laws, AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier points out that because companies don’t have the resources to tailor their products to every state, regulations affecting how companies train, evaluate, and deploy their AI models essentially set the bar for the entire country.

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Houston Chronicle December 12, 2025

Why Jesus belongs in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ – Opinion

Professor John Greil pens an opinion piece stating that in a production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas," the religious aspect is needed to do justice to Charles Schultz's story.

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KXAN December 12, 2025

Trump blocks state AI regulation days before Texas law takes effect

In a story about the recent executive order at the federal level meant to limit the state’s use of AI,  AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier comments on how the action infringes upon what has been the proper domain of states.

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Tech Policy December 12, 2025

Following Trump Executive Order on AI Congress Must Act

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier pens a perspective that stresses the need for Congress to act following an executive order ensuring that the federal government takes the lead on AI policy. Frazier suggests action be based on three principles: experimentation, adoption, and information sharing.

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The Regulatory Review December 12, 2025

How Congress Can Rescue AI Innovation from a 50-State Maze

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier encourages Congress to use trial-and-error regulatory sandboxes to guide responsible, evidence-based AI development and prevent conflicting state AI regulation from stifling innovation.  

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Chalkbeat December 11, 2025

What a Supreme Court decision on inclusive curriculum could mean for vaccine laws

Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock draws correlations between court decisions regarding vaccine requirements and inclusive curriculum in schools in an article about a court case for which he wrote a brief.

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Bloomberg Law December 11, 2025

Trump’s Changes to What Harms Species Adds Risk in Logging Areas

Senior Lecturer Melinda Taylor comments on the potential detrimental effects of changing the definition of "harm" in the Endangered Species Act.

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New Trader U December 11, 2025

10 Stoic Books That Will Improve Your Life

New Trader U recommends Professor Ward Farnsworth's book "The Practicing Stoic" to readers wanting to better their well-being.

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The Conversation December 10, 2025

2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth

An article by Professor Rachel Rebouché contends that the most significant disputes over abortion issues—such as medication abortion and telehealth access—are likely to unfold primarily through legal and regulatory battles in federal courts and at the FDA rather than through state elections.

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The Texas Tribune December 9, 2025

Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax law

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben challenges the feasibility of the attorney general's initiative to investigate cities unduly raising property taxes.

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