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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students taking part in the Washington Center’s winter program appeared Wednesday on C-SPAN in a televised seminar with Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Robert "Bob" Anderson, an associate professor of political science, was interviewed Dec. 18 by News 14 Carolina anchor Tracey Early on the efforts to pass health care reform legislation in Washington and how those efforts were being slowed by a few key leaders.

North Carolinians lack much trust or faith in politicians, and a majority of citizens question the intent of elected officials to serve the public interest, according to the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll.

Robert "Bob" Anderson, an associate professor of political science, spoke with News 14 Carolina anchor Tracey Early on Nov. 13 about health care reform legislation in Washington and what role North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan may play in the debate taking place in the Senate.

Three out of every four North Carolina residents believe the current health care system in the United States is in need of reform, according to the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll, and 54 percent of residents support health insurance legislation that would include a public option.

Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science and director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll, spoke with News 14 Carolina on Oct. 30 moments after the release of the latest poll results measuring North Carolina attitudes on political leaders in Washington.

With just over a year to go before the 2010 midterm elections, 19 percent of North Carolina residents believe Sen. Richard Burr deserves another term in office, while more than double that amount – 42 percent – feel it’s time for a new person to have a chance, according to the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll.

Jason Kirk, an assistant professor of political science, talked with News 14 Carolina on Oct. 22 on events now unfolding in Afghanistan as President Barack Obama contemplates the U.S.'s next moves in its hunt for al-Qaeda.