It is important for experts in our universities to explain and translate knowledge for the public. That task is especially important for those of us at land-grant universities with missions to advance practical knowledge. If you are in the media, I am happy to talk with you if my schedule allows. Whether you just need background information or something more formal for the record, my contact information is on my official faculty web page.
Here are some examples of media coverage of our work and other media appearances:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, “Bankruptcy,” Apr. 18, 2021
Tim Johnson, “What Happens If My Cruise Lines Goes Bankrupt,” Cruise Critic, Apr. 30, 2020 (one of my favorites: “If there ain’t no money, there ain’t no money” now features in my class syllabi)
Tara Siegel Bernard, “Bankruptcy Booms Among Older Americans as Safety Net Frays,” N.Y. Times, Aug. 6, 2018, at A1
CSPAN, “Rising Bankruptcy Rates Among Seniors,” Washington Journal, Aug. 9, 2018
Tara Siegel Bernard, “Blacks Face Bias in Bankruptcy, Study Suggests,” N.Y. Times, Jan. 21, 2012, at A1
Other examples include:
Emily Stewart, “Burrito Now, Pay Later,” Business Insider, Mar. 25, 2025
James Nani, “DOJ Bankruptcy’s Head Firing Unleashes Politics in Debt World,” Bloomberg Law, Mar. 11, 2025
Felix Salmon, “The Return of Bankruptcy, All Thanks to the Fed,” Axios, Jan. 17, 2025
Kate Gibson, “Personal Bankruptcies Are on the Rise. When Does It Make Sense to File?,” CBS News, Nov. 20, 2024
Akiko Matsuda, “Five Bankruptcy Policy Issues to Watch After the Election,” Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Pro, Aug. 28, 2024
Akiko Matsuda, “New Jersey Picks Up Another Big Bankruptcy Case With WeWork Chapter 11,” Wall Street Journal Bankruptcy Pro, Nov. 16, 2023
Aisha Al-Muslim, “Black People Are More Likely to File for Personal Bankruptcy, Choose Repayment Option,” Wall Street Journal, June 7, 2021