Political Science professor Amanda Friesen joined The Globe and Mail’s Happy Enough podcast to discuss why politics can cause stress and anxiety, and practical ways to manage those feelings while staying informed. Listen to the podcast: www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/art... #WesternU

Western political science experts shared their insights following the Oct. 26 municipal elections. Professors Martin Horak and Zack Taylor were featured by CBC London, while Horak also appeared in The London Free Press and on 980 CFPL. Read the CBC story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #WesternU

Political Science professor Matthew Lebo provided expert insight on how U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada-U.S. relations. Read more: www.thestar.com/news/canada/... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience #CanadaUSRelations

Political Science professor Cameron Anderson provided expert insight to CTV News on why Toronto’s municipal election turnout exceeded the provincial average. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience #MunicipalElections

Political Science professor Cameron Anderson provided expert insight to The London Free Press on why London re-elected its incumbent mayor while many other Ontario cities chose new leadership. Read more: lfpress.com/news/london-... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience #LondonOntario

🎓💜 Congratulations to the Western Social Science Class of 2026! On Oct. 22, we celebrated years of hard work and achievement. Thank you to our faculty, staff, volunteers, families and supporters. We’re proud of you! #WesternU #Convocation2026

The U.S. midterm elections will decide which party holds the majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Wondering what that means? #WesternU political science professor Matthew Lebo explains.

What is the U.S. Congress? What will the 2026 midterms decide? - Western News

Political science professor Matthew Lebo explains the U.S. midterm elections and what's at stake for the House and Senate.

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Political Science professor Zack Taylor provided expert insight to the Toronto Star on mayoral candidate Brad Bradford and what his potential victory could mean for Toronto. Read more: www.thestar.com/news/gta/why... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience #TorontoPolitics

Political Science professor Joe Lyons shared expert insight with Canadian Press on acclamations in Ontario municipalities. The story was picked up by CTV News, the Toronto Star and 35 other publications. Read more: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/in-... #WesternU #SocialScience

Political Science professor Chris Alcantara discussed his research on young people’s interest in politics on CHCH’s Trending Now, in a segment about teens creating a board game inspired by U.S. politics. Watch the segment: www.chch.com/trending-now... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience

Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined 15 CBC Radio shows nationwide to discuss claims of Canadian political interference in the upcoming U.S. midterms. Listen to CBC: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience #USMidterms

Brazilian digital media outlet Alo Alo Bahia covered research led by Political Science professor Amanda Friesen exploring the connection between political content on social media, stress and anxiety. Read more: aloalobahia.com/noticias/202... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience #SocialMedia

Political Science professor Martin Horak joined CBC’s The Cost of Living to discuss growing public pushback to data centres and research on how neighbourhood concerns can shape public views. Listen: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Who runs for municipal office? Western researchers surveyed almost 900 Ontario candidates and found the “typical” candidate is 56, a homeowner, university educated and often self-financing their campaign. news.westernu.ca/2026/09/loca... #WesternU #LocalDemocracy

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories Political Science double major Jessica Mark shares how transferring to Western helped her build confidence, embrace new perspectives, and find community. www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...

Political Science professor Joe Lyons provided expert insight to CBC Windsor in a story exploring the roles and responsibilities of a mayor and what the position entails in municipal government. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #WesternU #PoliticalScience #LocalGovernment #MunicipalPolitics

The Conversation article by Political Science PhD candidates Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven and Jamie Hong Chow, and psychology researcher Samantha Jones, examines the backlash to a Sydney Sweeney ad campaign for Novig. theconversation.com/advertising-...

Political Science professor Zach Taylor shared expert insight with CBC London on the 27% increase in advance voting in London, offering perspective on local voting trends. Read the CBC London story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #WesternU #SocialScience #PoliticalScience #LocalElections

Political Science professor Joe Lyons shared expert insight with CBC Calgary on a Parks Canada investigation involving Banff’s superintendent, contributing perspective to the discussion surrounding public-sector accountability and oversight. Read the CBC Calgary story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

How do sports shape the way we view politics? It's a question #WesternU grad Noah Vanderhoeven has been helping to answer throughout his PhD as a Body Politics Lab researcher and media commentator. 🎓🎉 #WesternClassof2026 @westernualumni.bsky.social

Sports, stats and politics: Intersecting interests fuel grad’s PhD - Western News

Western PhD grad Noah Vanderhoeven studies how sports, identity and political psychology influence political behaviour.

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Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined 12 CBC morning shows, including Metro Morning, to discuss how President Trump’s actions may be affecting the upcoming U.S. midterm races. Listen to the interview: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra... #WesternU #PoliticalScience #USPolitics #Midterms

Political Science professor Joe Lyons provided expert insight to CBC Windsor on how strong mayor powers have increased the weight and responsibilities of the mayoral position. Listen to the interview: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra... #WesternU #PoliticalScience #MunicipalPolitics #LocalGovernment

October 15, 6pm at the @utoronto.ca bookstore: Martin Horak and I discuss our book CITY POLITICS IN CANADA with Kofi Hope and Karen Chapple in a @uoftpress.bsky.social event sponsored by the @uoftcities.bsky.social. Sign up at: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/event/city-p...

Political Science professor Zack Taylor collaborated with the University of Toronto on an analysis of Toronto’s mayoral races, examining voting patterns and the importance of support beyond the city’s core. Read the Toronto Star story: www.thestar.com/news/gta/why... #WesternU #PoliticalScience

Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CBC News Network to discuss the importance of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. He also authored a Globe and Mail opinion piece examining whether recent polling reflects the partisanship of midterm elections. Read more: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Political Science professor Martin Horak provided expert insight to The London Free Press on mayoral candidates’ views of using strong mayor powers and the role those powers could play in London’s municipal government. Read more: lfpress.com/news/london-... #WesternU #PoliticalScience #LondonOn

Political Science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven provided expert insight to CBC London Morning on a website taking bets on municipal election races in Ontario. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Political Science professor Joseph Lyons provided expert insight to TimminsToday on the lack of candidates for the municipal election in Fauquier, Ont. The story was shared by eight publications. Read more: www.timminstoday.com/2026-municip...

Political Science professor and Local Government Program director Zack Taylor provided expert insight to The Hamilton Spectator on the 2026 Burlington mayoral race. Read the story: www.thespec.com/news/municip...

As the U.S. midterms approach in November, Political Science professor Matt Lebo is sharing his expertise on Canada-U.S. relations with CBC radio stations across the country, including The Morning Show on CBC St. John’s. Listen to the interview: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra... #WesternU #PoliSci