http://illinois.edu/pc/imageList/72 News Bureau at Public Affairs is pleased to bring you these brief interviews with Illinois faculty experts on timely issues in the news. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has a world-class faculty, many of whom are experts on socially important topics related to their fields of scholarship and are regularly interviewed by the media. News media and others can find faculty experts on myriad topics by contacting the News Bureau at (217) 333-1085, or going to www.new.uiuc.edu. http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/27000 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/27000 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... will President Obama's proposed changes to banking and financial market regulations prevent future financial meltdowns? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26854 Entertainment http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26854 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... MLB Players Association leader Donald Fehr is retiring. What will be his legacy? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26650 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26650 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... As the feds restart the FutureGen project in central Illinois, how do we know 'carbon sequestration' really works? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26509 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26509 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Both houses of Illinois' legislature have passed a Freedom of Information Act reform bill. Will the changes illuminate Illinois' state and local governments? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26373 Agriculture http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26373 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Why biofuels research is moving beyond "food vs. fuel" http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25856 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25856 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... How taxes on health insurance benefits might affect you http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26200 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/26200 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... What did President Obama accomplish with his speech in Cairo? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25903 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25903 Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Does Sonia Sotomayor have the background to become a great Supreme Court justice? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25789 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25789 Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... New auto emissions standards: Good news or bad for a struggling auto industry? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25623 Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25623 Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Why reducing black carbon is an essential - and relatively easy - first step in the fight against global warming http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25422 General http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25422 Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... How can libraries avoid becoming 'homeless hangouts?' http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25226 Lifestyle http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25226 Mon, 04 May 2009 14:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Giving up a summer vacation to save money? Try these tips first... http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25021 Health http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25021 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... As the EPA begins to regulate greenhouse gases, climate change has already begun http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/24720 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/24720 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Sizing up President Obama's first 100 days http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/24579 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/24579 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:15:00 CDT A Minute With... Can legalized gambling help spur an economic recovery? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23832 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23832 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... As more U.S. troops are sent to Afghanistan, what are the prospects for establishing peace and stability there? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23777 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23777 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... What's the legal landscape for indicted ex-governor Rod Blagojevich? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23589 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23589 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... We have the Internet, so why should we be concerned about dying newspapers? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23471 Lifestyle http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23471 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... What will stimulus spending mean to higher education? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23286 Health http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23286 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... What is high fructose corn syrup, and why is it in the news? http://www.igpa.uillinois.edu/press/quinn-blog Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/23214 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Analysis and reaction to Gov. Quinn's budget address http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22807 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22807 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... House prices have been falling since 2006. When will they begin to rebound? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22583 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22583 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Is another Great Depression possible in America? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22286 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22286 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Chicago's Olympic bid projects a cost of $4.8 billion. Is it really worth it? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22093 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22093 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... On the prospects for improved relations between Iran and the U.S. http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/21884 Health http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/21884 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Does the recent peanut scare indicate a need for stricter guidelines? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19601 Agriculture http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19601 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Do people go hungry because 20% of US corn crops are used for ethanol? http://www.igpa.uillinois.edu/press/impeach-comment Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/21134 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... On the impeachment and removal of Rod Blagojovich, and what to expect from Governor Pat Quinn http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/20884 Legal http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/20884 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:15:00 CST A Minute With... Might the impeachment trial of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich affect a criminal case against him? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/20763 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/20763 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... How do Obama's challenges compare to those faced by FDR in 1933? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/20340 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/20340 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:00:00 CST A Minute With... Some have predicted 4 million people could show up for the presidential inauguration on January 20. Can the capital handle that kind of crowd? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19877 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19877 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:30:00 CST A Minute With... Is government corruption in Illinois pervasive, or does it just seem that way? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19297 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19297 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Bad news for Obama: Getting elected was the easy part. Here's what he should expect... http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19285 Entertainment http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19285 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... What gives "The Nutcracker" its timeless appeal, and is it still popular in its native Russia? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19114 Jan Dennis Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/19114 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:30:00 CST A Minute With... When should you shop to find the best holiday bargains? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18399 Lifestyle http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18399 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Methamphetamine ravages rural parts of Illinois. How will social workers help addicts - and their children, who are often traumatized? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18827 Science http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18827 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Will the hobbling of McColo Corp. put a dent in worldwide spam traffic? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18652 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18652 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... What should President Obama do with No Child Left Behind? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18412 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18412 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CST A Minute With... Oratorical skills helped Barack Obama get elected. Will they help him lead? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18005 Health http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18005 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... What are the key recommendations in the U.S. government's first-ever comprehensive guidelines on physical activities? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18111 Lifestyle http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/18111 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... How are anthropological studies of witchcraft relevant today? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17815 Business http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17815 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Turmoil in the stock market: What should you do with your investments? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17492 Lifestyle http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17492 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... What is the "most significant change to federal (child-welfare system) laws in many years," and how will it improve foster care and facilitate adoption? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17087 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17087 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... Do voters ever learn anything from campaign commercials, or are the ads all just so much mudslinging? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/16614 Entertainment http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/16614 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... How did Little Golden Books revolutionize children's publishing? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/16355 Legal http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/16355 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... How can one make the most of Social Security benefits? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15931 Political http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15931 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... How significant is the "post-convention bounce," and what's to be made of all those election polls? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15715 Legal http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15715 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:45:00 CDT A Minute With... Federal authorities recently announced indictments in the largest cybercrime ring ever discovered. Von Welch and Randy Butler talk about how NCSA at Illinois is helping police gather critical evidence. http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15323 Health http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15323 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... How do investigators from the Centers for Disease Control track down - and confirm - the source of a Salmonella outbreak? http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15145 General http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/15145 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:00:00 CDT A Minute With... One hundred years ago today, Springfield, Ill., exploded in a bloody race riot. One consequence of that riot was the formation of the NAACP. So why has the Springfield riot been largely forgotten?