Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional, national and international news stories:
How blue is Trump’s shadow in Virginia? This year’s governor’s race is already shaping up as a key barometer. (The Washington Post)
Census delay could complicate some Fredericksburg-area supervisors, [...]
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Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth, who is also the director of UMW's Center for Leadership and Media Studies, penned an editorial piece in advance of his Great Lives lecture on late-night legend Johnny Carson. He is the author or co-author of seven books, most recently, “Late Night with Trump: Political Humor and the American Presidency.”
FOR THREE decades, from 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson dominated late night television in a way that no entertainer ever has or ever will.
In a career containing more than 5,000 episodes of “The Tonight Show,” Carson tucked Americans in at night with his signature mix of mostly gentle barbs directed at political figures and his immense roster of usually compelling guests.
Of course, to say that Carson dominated television during his era is to understate the case. By every measure, not only was he first—he was so far ahead of the competition that it hardly mattered who placed second.
At its peak, Carson’s 90-minute show generated roughly 17 percent of all NBC’s profits, an astonishing share of income from a single program, and one that aired after the prime television viewing hours.
Carson’s era was not a placid time in the U.S., and his show offered a refuge from the troubles of one’s day. In addition, he was the ideal host to steer Middle America through those difficult decades when he held court at 11:30 p.m.
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture, "The Electoral College and U.S. Presidential Elections: Continuing Controversies," to the City of Manassas Museums for its Stories of Preservation and Progress Series. Watch here.
Dr. Farnsworth also offered insight in a number of recent regional, national and international news stories:
A session that is short and … sweet? (Virginia Business)
The challenges ahead of a Biden Presidency (CTV News Channel)
Midlothian supervisor Leslie Haley to run for attorney general (Chesterfield Observer)
President Trump, Impeachment, and the Republican Identity Crisis (CJAD)
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, and Kate Seltzer, a UMW senior double majoring in political science and communication, are co-authors of a research paper, “Late Night Political Humor and the 2020 Presidential Nomination Campaign: A Democratic Field Competes with Donald Trump," which was delivered (online) at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association earlier this month. The paper is an update of Professor Farnsworth’s recent co-authored book, Late Night With Trump: Political Humor and the American Presidency.
He also offered insight in a number of recent regional, national and international news stories:
Taking a Look at What to Expect from the 2021 General Assembly Session (WVTF)
U.S. Capitol on Lockdown (CTV News Channel)
Divide deepens in Virginia GOP as Democrats renew calls for Trump’s early ouster (Virginia Mercury)
Democrats Unveil Articles of Impeachment (CTV News Channel)
Trump Faces Second Impeachment (CTV News Channel)
Can President Trump issue pardons while impeached? Experts at odds (ctvnews.ca)
McAuliffe announces huge fundraising numbers (Virginia Scope; Henrico Citizen)
Saturday Night Live seeks fresh Biden as political comedy faces new era (The Guardian)
Viewpoints with Todd Vanderheyden (iheart.com)
3 Prince William Supervisors Walked Out Of Unconscious Bias Training In Protest (dcist.com)
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture, "Reviewing the 2020 US Election: The Challenges of Democracy in Practice," to the University of Malaysia, Sabah. Professor Farnsworth was a Fulbright Specialist at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during Summer 2019.
Farnsworth also offered insight in a number of recent regional and national news stories:
McAuliffe announces huge fundraising numbers (Virginia Scope; Henrico Citizen)
Saturday Night Live seeks fresh Biden as political comedy faces new era (The Guardian)
Viewpoints with Todd Vanderheyden (CJAD radio, Montreal)
3 Prince William Supervisors Walked Out Of Unconscious Bias Training In Protest (dcist.com)
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional, national and international news stories:
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional, national and international news stories:
Trump Supporters Rally in Washington (CTV News Channel)
Virginia Parole System Scrutinized After COVID Missteps (Courthouse News Service)
Noted professor addresses Mary Washington Elder Study (The Free Lance-Star)
McAuliffe’s ‘powerful trifecta,’ advantages heading into race for Virginia Governor (WSET)
Former Virginia Governor Wants Old Job Back (Courthouse News Service)
Biden to Americans “Wear Mask for 100 Days” (CTV News Channel)
Terry McAuliffe to seek a second term as Virginia governor (The Washington Post)
As Carroll Foy Resigns, Other Lawmakers Weigh Options for 2021 Campaigning (WVTF)
