Robert Collins
@drrobertcollins.bsky.social
TV Commentator. Political Analyst. Newspaper Columnist. Professor at Dillard University. Keynote Speaker. Author. Website: ProfessorCollins.com
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Hello Friends. I’m Robert Collins. I’m a TV commentator, political analyst, Professor at Dillard University, keynote speaker, and author. I post on a lot of other platforms as well. I’m looking forward to engaging with all of you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
A lot of people know that I had surgery 10 days ago. I’m happy to say that I was back in the saddle today at WYES TV doing an episode of Informed Sources. We recorded today due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, but the show will air at its regular time 7 PM on Friday.
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A lot of people know that I had surgery 10 days ago. I’m happy to say that I was back in the saddle today at WYES TV doing an episode of Informed Sources. We recorded today due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, but the show will air at its regular time 7 PM on Friday.
Here are my race projections for New Orleans Municipal Elections for tonight as of 9:45PM: Calvin Duncan will win Clerk of Criminal District Court. Aimee McCarron will win Council District A. Jason Hughes will win Council District E. And all propositions and amendments will pass.
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Here are my race projections for New Orleans Municipal Elections for tonight as of 9:45PM: Calvin Duncan will win Clerk of Criminal District Court. Aimee McCarron will win Council District A. Jason Hughes will win Council District E. And all propositions and amendments will pass.
A few of my comments about necessary sacrifices while the city budget is being balanced.
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A few of my comments about necessary sacrifices while the city budget is being balanced.
Girlfriend and I at the Verite News staff and community reception at Tchoup Yard this evening. Photography by Dylan Ferreira
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Girlfriend and I at the Verite News staff and community reception at Tchoup Yard this evening. Photography by Dylan Ferreira
I had a reception for the staff of Verite News to attend tonight at Tchoup Yard, that conflicted with my standup time, fortunately the crack team of Andrés Fuentes and Dylan Ferreira were able to track me down and I was still able to get my standup in today. #Newsmen
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I had a reception for the staff of Verite News to attend tonight at Tchoup Yard, that conflicted with my standup time, fortunately the crack team of Andrés Fuentes and Dylan Ferreira were able to track me down and I was still able to get my standup in today. #Newsmen
My latest column is out.
New Orleans needs to diversify its economy to avoid the next crisis.
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New Orleans needs to diversify its economy to avoid the next crisis.
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New Orleans needs to diversify economy to avoid next crisis
If New Orleans is to maintain basic services for its residents, it cannot cut its way out of a crisis.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My latest column is out.
New Orleans needs to diversify its economy to avoid the next crisis.
veritenews.org/2025/11/11/c...
New Orleans needs to diversify its economy to avoid the next crisis.
veritenews.org/2025/11/11/c...
A few of my recent comments about the Governor and LSU Football.
November 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A few of my recent comments about the Governor and LSU Football.
Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes yesterday. Thank you to my girlfriend for the homemade birthday cake. 
October 31, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes yesterday. Thank you to my girlfriend for the homemade birthday cake. 
When you try to sneak off to Touro Hospital for your doctor’s appointment, but the paparazzi is already waiting for you as soon as you step out onto Pyrtania street. 
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
When you try to sneak off to Touro Hospital for your doctor’s appointment, but the paparazzi is already waiting for you as soon as you step out onto Pyrtania street. 
My closing thoughts on New Orleans Municipal Primary Election 2025.
October 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
My closing thoughts on New Orleans Municipal Primary Election 2025.
Another long and exhausting election season in the books. To all my FOX 8 viewers: Thank You for watching. We enjoyed having you along for the ride. I’ll have more to say about the election after I have a chance to sleep for a day. Or two…
October 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Another long and exhausting election season in the books. To all my FOX 8 viewers: Thank You for watching. We enjoyed having you along for the ride. I’ll have more to say about the election after I have a chance to sleep for a day. Or two…
Busy news week. Above working with Dillard University student journalist / mass communications major Zuri Primos for campus media. Below with Whitney and Sabrina from WVUE FOX 8 who came out to campus today.
October 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Busy news week. Above working with Dillard University student journalist / mass communications major Zuri Primos for campus media. Below with Whitney and Sabrina from WVUE FOX 8 who came out to campus today.
My latest column is out: New Orleans elections 2025: What to expect on election night.
Also, remember to watch me and the WVUE FOX 8 team live on election night for returns and analysis.
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Also, remember to watch me and the WVUE FOX 8 team live on election night for returns and analysis.
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New Orleans elections 2025: What to expect on election night - Verite News New Orleans
Political analyst Robert Collins issues his predictions for winners, losers and runoffs in this year's fall municipal election.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My latest column is out: New Orleans elections 2025: What to expect on election night.
Also, remember to watch me and the WVUE FOX 8 team live on election night for returns and analysis.
veritenews.org/2025/10/07/n...
Also, remember to watch me and the WVUE FOX 8 team live on election night for returns and analysis.
veritenews.org/2025/10/07/n...
While I was in the WYES TV studio today to record an episode of Informed Sources, I ran into Akayla Bailey, a Senior Mass Communications major at Dillard University. Akayla is doing her Internship at the station. It’s always great to see our Dillard students working in television.
October 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
While I was in the WYES TV studio today to record an episode of Informed Sources, I ran into Akayla Bailey, a Senior Mass Communications major at Dillard University. Akayla is doing her Internship at the station. It’s always great to see our Dillard students working in television.
I served as debate moderator along with Mike Smith of the Times Picayune at tonight’s Mayoral Forum on Water and the Coast. All four major candidates came through. This is me looking moderate. Photo credit: Angela Chalk.
October 1, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I served as debate moderator along with Mike Smith of the Times Picayune at tonight’s Mayoral Forum on Water and the Coast. All four major candidates came through. This is me looking moderate. Photo credit: Angela Chalk.
Football Sunday with girlfriend and my family members.  With the way the Saints and LSU offense are playing, I’m going to need more Heineken.
September 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Football Sunday with girlfriend and my family members.  With the way the Saints and LSU offense are playing, I’m going to need more Heineken.
I will be moderating this mayoral forum on Tuesday along with Mike Smith of the Times Picayune. 
September 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I will be moderating this mayoral forum on Tuesday along with Mike Smith of the Times Picayune. 
Thoughts about the mayoral debate on WVUE FOX 8.
September 26, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Thoughts about the mayoral debate on WVUE FOX 8.
The FOX 8 Mayoral debate takes place tonight at 6PM. I will have comments about the debate during the late news. Tune in.
September 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The FOX 8 Mayoral debate takes place tonight at 6PM. I will have comments about the debate during the late news. Tune in.
Chief Investigative Reporter Chris Nakamoto of WAFB in Baton Rouge, sister station of FOX 8, was back on the Dillard University campus today, with his crew, to work on a series of investigative reports with me. The investigations will include my commentary and analysis. 
September 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Chief Investigative Reporter Chris Nakamoto of WAFB in Baton Rouge, sister station of FOX 8, was back on the Dillard University campus today, with his crew, to work on a series of investigative reports with me. The investigations will include my commentary and analysis. 
Some of my analysis on the state of the race for Mayor of New Orleans, including the latest FOX 8 poll.
September 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Some of my analysis on the state of the race for Mayor of New Orleans, including the latest FOX 8 poll.
My latest column is out. How has civic engagement changed in the 20 years since Katrina?
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How has civic engagement changed in the 20 years since Katrina? - Verite News New Orleans
The city rebuilt its civic life in 20 years after Katrina. It became stronger in some areas of civic engagement, and weaker in others.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My latest column is out. How has civic engagement changed in the 20 years since Katrina?
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A word about my latest publication in this video produced by the Brookings Institution in Washington DC.
August 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A word about my latest publication in this video produced by the Brookings Institution in Washington DC.