IN THE NEWS: Trump’s tariffs, takeover threats and tall tales, and why bullies tend to have more children

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed threats to Canadian sovereignty, motivations behind Trump’s rhetoric, why bullies may have more children and how kindness can help perfectionist teens deal with bullying, new research on the effects of urbanization on black-capped chickadees and insights into police misconduct cases following a Calgary officer’s dismissal.  

Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey: Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to The Canadian Press about Donald Trump’s “imperialist” ambitions. The article appeared in publications across the country such as the Financial Post, The Toronto Star, CP24, the Winnipeg Free Press and CityNews Halifax. 

Donald Trump’s contentious claims: Professor in the Faculty of Humanities Tim Kenyon spoke to City News 570 (CKGL), CBC Radio One and CBC Metro Morning about Donald Trump’s penchant for spreading misinformation. 

Bullies likely to have more children: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Tony Volk spoke to CBC Radio One about his new research on the impacts of bullying.  

Kindness can relieve pressure felt by perfectionistic teens: Child and Youth Studies PhD student Melissa Blackburn spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about her recent research on links between perfectionism and bullying. 

Wildlife Research Takes Flight In St. Catharines Neighbourhood: New research from Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Kiyoko Gotanda and Biological Sciences PhD student Michelle Ross was highlighted in Niagara-at-Large and Giant FM. 

Calgary Police Service officer fired from force: Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle McNabb spoke to CTV Calgary about a recent court case involving police misconduct.


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