Times Talk is a series hosted by the American Democracy Project providing short presentations to the Fort Hays State University community relating to civic or political engagement, civil discourse, and social or political issues. Presentations are based on a topic-relevant New York Times article that has been published within the last three years.

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Videos from 2026

Defying Dictators: What WWII Resistance Can Teach Us About Defending Democracy, Amber Nickell Ph.D., Hollie Marquess, Cassandra Jacobson, Riley Kershner, Cade Becker, and Owen Hrabe

Legacy and Leadership: Inspiring Civic Action for the Future, Christie Brungardt Ph.D. and Curtis Brungardt Ph.D.

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AI and the Automation of Intellectual Labor, Magdalene Moy Ph.D.

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Teaching De-Escalation in a Democratic Society: Training, Trust, and Public Accountability, Tamara J. Lynn Ph.D. and Morgan Steele Ph.D.

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Towards Ending the War in Ukraine, Peter Tramel Ph.D.

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American Democracy Project Spring Kickoff: A New Beginning for FHSU Library Services and Civic Engagement, Ginger H. Williams, Darrell A. Hamlin, and Hsin-Yen Yang

Videos from 2025

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Difference, Disorder, and Identitiy, David Tostenson Ph.D.

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Behind Every Statistic Is a Story: Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Jana's Campaign, Christie Brungardt Ph.D. and Curtis Brungardt Ph.D.

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Conservative, Progressive, Republican, Liberal: Ideology and Political Theory in America's Constitutional Framing, Jay Steinmetz Ph.D.

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The ADP Semester Kickoff: The Creative Citizen, Jill Arensdorf Ph.D., David Macey Ph.D., Lori E. Kniffin, Darrell A. Hamlin, Hsin-Yen Yang, and Amber Nickell Ph.D.

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Why DEI?, Genisis Wilson

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Institutional Racism in the Discretionary Legalization of Marijuana, Gary D. Brinker and Haoyang Liu

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Is Palestinian Sovereignty a Moral Imperative?, Peter Tramel

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Trust, Listening, and Civic Purpose at FHSU, Darrell Hamlin, Donnette Noble, and Hsin-Yen Yang

Videos from 2024

2024 Election Analysis: Results from the Race for Presidency, Congressional Contests, and Ballot Measures, Jay Steinmetz

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Where is the Harmony? Examining Ideological Divides, Nuchelle Chance

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Political Debate: College Republicans vs. Young Democrats, Fort Hays State University

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Cute Politics!: Articulating the Kawaii Aesthetic, Fandom, and Political Participation, Hsin-Yen Yang

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Voter Education Panel, Ella Burrows, Alex Johnson, Anthony Gabel, and Donnette Noble

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National Constitution Day - The American Presidency and the Constitution: Horizons of Executive Power, Jay Steinmetz

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Threats and Trends in Cyberspace in an Election Year, Chance Anderson

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Genocide: What Is It and How Can We Prevent It?, Amber Nickell

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DEI Program Brans and the Future of DEI, Julie Grabbe

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Self-Defense, Collateral Damage and Terrorism: The War in Gaza, Peter Tramel

Videos from 2023

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Banned Books Week: Big Ideas and Freedom of Information, Taylor Vredenburg, Isaiah Russell, Harrison Jenkins, and C.J. Gibson