Dr. Amy Bree Becker

Professor of Communication @ Loyola, MD. Study political comedy📺, public opinion, political engagement, & science communication🧪. Formerly @amybree

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

What a time to study #politicalcomedy: @StephenAtHome's cancellation, @JimmyKimmelLive's battles with the @FCC, and so much more! In this new article, I suggest 6 ways #comedy can adapt to remain relevant in our changing media environment! Read: https://t.co/Ru0dfIAjId

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

Well, my colleague, Ted Cruz, said it looked just like Goodfellas. As a First Amendment guy, myself, I think he’s probably got it right. You don’t have to like what somebody says on TV to agree that the government shouldn’t be getting involved here.

[Victor Shi @Victorshi2020]

What a cover. The New Yorker’s September magazine cover.

[Jon Stewart @jonstewart]

Wait….whaaaaattttt???

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like. https://t.co/uts7JpJZzN

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

What a time to research comedy. @jimmykimmel’s willingness to get personal on issues like #healthcare & #guncontrol are a big part of his impact. My work shows that even those who don’t like or comedy feel a connection when Kimmel breaks the 4th wall. https://t.co/NEXUhsPvGp

[Chris Hayes @chrislhayes]

The countries where comedians can't mock the leader on late night TV are not really ones you want to live in.

[Chris Hayes @chrislhayes]

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

A great example of digital content from @StephenAtHome from @colbertlateshow

[Journal of Information Technology & Politics @JITP_APSA]

Dr. @dr_amybree explores the satirical interrogation of voting rules across the US used by Stephen Colbert 📺throughout his Better Know A Ballot initiative.
#colbert #thedailyshow @TheDailyShow #betterknowaballot

https://t.co/smPGHaYrfZ

@Apsa_itp

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

Such a great podcast supergroup. Colbert is definitely the senior, respected member. @StrikeForceFive @colbertlateshow @StephenAtHome @JimmyKimmelLive @jimmykimmel @sethmeyers @iamjohnoliver @LastWeekTonight @LateNightSeth @jimmyfallon @FallonTonight

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

New article in #TheCommunicationReview. Did you listen to @StrikeForceFive? Research looks at the connections audiences could make with @jimmyfallon @jimmykimmel @StephenAtHome @iamjohnoliver & @sethmeyers. #latenight #comedy #polcomm. Article link: https://t.co/KmQ85aft6V

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

Late-night still matters and @StephenAtHome and @colbertlateshow have been working to engage young people digitally (just like @jimmyfallon). This #colbertlateshow news is more about politics than $$

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

Excited to be a part of #ComedyStudies' special issue on the future of #politicalcomedy. I didn't expect this piece out so soon, but here's my take on what #latenight and #politicalsatire programs need to do to remain relevant for young audiences: https://t.co/i2NbhXfB0M

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

Lots of thoughts on this as someone who studies the impact of #latenight and #satire. It’s not about money, it’s about politics. Ratings high, but it’s still legacy TV. CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season https://t.co/N1b0fXd7ZH via @NYTimes

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

Had a fun time talking with @WOSUAllSides about the political impact of @nbcsnl. A big fan of @rockhall - wish I was heading to Cleveland soon for the exhibit!

[All Sides @WOSUAllSides]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a new exhibit honoring the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, the irreverent late-night show that pokes fun at everyone, from politicians to weekly newsmakers. The show has also featured big name musical artists. https://t.co/uvrUnXcT7K

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

Hours after Trump's tirade, Pearl Jam showed solidarity with Bruce Springsteen with a cover of "My City of Ruins" at their Pittsburgh concert Friday https://t.co/AYAnYoS9GV

[Rep. Jamie Raskin @RepRaskin]

“Poor man wanna be rich. Rich man wanna be king. The king ain’t satisfied ‘til he rules everything.”—Springsteen, Badlands

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

Excited to spend next year as a @SNFAgora visiting fellow & engage with this amazing group as we work at the intersection of #democracy, #civiclife, #media, and #advocacy. All from #CharmCity & while on #sabbatical from @LoyolaMaryland. See you soon @JohnsHopkins!

[SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University @SNFAgora]

Leaders in democratic development, public-minded AI, fair, and civic life, including the institute’s inaugural Artist in Residence, join Johns Hopkins as SNF Agora Visiting Fellows

https://t.co/ASBPx3ePUu

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

@Summer912_ Congratulations!

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

@icahdq will the dates be the same (May 2027) or will it move to June?

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

Yes! Bring it @HoCo_Library! #hocobattleofthebooks

[Dr. Amy Bree Becker @dr_amybree]

The dance party has started at #hocobattleofthebooks. Thank you for putting this event on @HoCo_Library.
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