Distinguished McKnight University Professor John Watkins was interviewed regarding former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Meryl Streep's new biopic in the Star Tribune and on Fox 9's The Buzz show January 12 with Jason Matheson; he was also quoted in Minn Post. Professor Watkins' research explores sovereignty and queenship, as well as medieval and early modern diplomacy and political culture; he lived in England during the years Thatcher was Prime Minister.