This book considers the production of political media content from the perspective of academics who are increasingly asked to join the ranks of voices charged with informing the public.
Brian R. Calfano is Professor of Political Science and Journalism at the University of Cincinnati, USA. In addition to authoring dozens of peer-reviewed publications, he is an award-winning political reporter and analyst for television stations in the US and Canada.Valerie Martinez-Ebers is Distinguished Research Professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas, USA. In addition to her various appearances across media and dozens of peer-reviewed publications, she is the former editor of The American Political Science Review.Aida Ramusovic is a Doctoral student in Political Science at the University of Cincinnati, USA. She is a former reporter, anchor, and senior editor at TV Vijesti (a national broadcast network in her native Montenegro).
Innehållsförteckning
1. Introduction: The Needs of Political News.- 2. The Variation in Media Influence.- 3. Where Pundits Fit in Political News Coverage.- 4. Who Are These Professor Pundits?.- 5. The Publics' View of Professor Punditry.- 6. Professor Pundits Engaging with Vulnerable Populations.- 7. Professor Punditry, the Performance.- 8. Getting Teched Up.