Experts for the Media: Pop Culture

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The accomplished faculty at Saint Mary's College frequently provides media with insight and expert commentary on a variety of topics. Click on the expert’s name to find out more about her/him. In some cases, there are examples of news interviews. To arrange an interview contact Gwen O'Brien, director of media relations.

Experts in Pop Culture

Susan Alexander, Ph.D.Areas of ExpertiseMass media and gender (particularly masculinity in American media culture), consumer culture, hyper-consumption Michael Kramer, J.D., Ph.D.Areas of Expertisepolitical communication, political campaign communication (debates, ads, speeches, Internet), politician and celebrity responses to scandal accusations, presidential communication, communication studies Daniel Party, Ph.D.Areas of ExpertiseLatin American music, American popular music, has spoken to Michael Jackson's contributions to American popular music, music history Terri L. Russ, J.D., Ph.D.Areas of Expertisefemale body dissatisfaction (wrote book on subject), female beauty, how women are portrayed in the media Bettina Spencer, Ph.D.Areas of Expertisestereotyping and prejudice, media, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, public’s fascination with reality television, standardized testing, rape myths, rape blame Laurel Thomas, D.M.A.Areas of Expertiseclassical vocal music and opera, vocal diction, has spoken to who the best singers are on American Idol