The capture and euthanization of P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an expert to discuss the cultural and political power of pets, please consider Robert Wilson, associate professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Much of Wilson’s work is focused on environmental humanities, animals and society, politics, and more. I’ve included some comments from Professor Wilson below. If you’d like to schedule an interview with him, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at [email protected].