Author Archive for: Jason Matthews

About Jason Matthews
Jason Matthews is an adjunct political science instructor at Bismarck State College and an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). He is co-host with Tyler Axness of the podcast, “What the Hell Happened This Week?”
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MATTHEWS: When it comes to Afghanistan, there’s plenty of blame to go around
August 31, 2021 /0 Comments/in Politics /by Jason MatthewsMATTHEWS: In the Veepstakes, Don’t be Surprised at being Surprised
July 30, 2020 /0 Comments/in Politics /by Jason MatthewsMATTHEWS: It’s a hell of a way to pick a president
February 24, 2020 /0 Comments/in Politics /by Jason MatthewsIt began with the best of intentions. The voters – not the political bosses in the smoke-filled backrooms – would pick a party’s presidential nominee. And, for a time, it worked. Party voter and fundraising lists were the lifeblood of candidates’ campaigns. Candidates mostly hewed to the party’s policy lines. If there were any differences, […]
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