Amy B. Becker
@amybree.bsky.social
Professor of Communication @ Loyola, MD. Study political comedy📺, public opinion, political engagement, & science communication🧪. https://amybreebecker.com/
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. psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-...
APA PsycNet
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September 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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. psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-...
As I discuss in my work, late-night comics like @colbertlateshow.bsky.social still matters for young people.
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: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RUX8P...
‘But I don’t watch television!’ Keeping late-night comedy and political satire relevant for the audience
What happens when members of the audience no longer sit in front of the television to be entertained by a regular late-night comedy and political satire broadcasts, choosing instead to access infor...
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July 18, 2025 at 2:44 AM
As I discuss in my work, late-night comics like @colbertlateshow.bsky.social still matters for young people.
Lots of thoughts on this one - the why, the implications for #latenifht, etc. CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season
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July 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Lots of thoughts on this one - the why, the implications for #latenifht, etc. CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
Excited to spend next year as a @snfagora.bsky.social
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 #LoyolaUniversityMaryland. See you soon JHU!
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 #LoyolaUniversityMaryland. See you soon JHU!
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
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May 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Excited to spend next year as a @snfagora.bsky.social
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 #LoyolaUniversityMaryland. See you soon JHU!
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 #LoyolaUniversityMaryland. See you soon JHU!
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A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
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Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.
This priest has advocated for LGBTQ Catholics. Here's what he thinks of the conclave
Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.
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: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RUX8P...
‘But I don’t watch television!’ Keeping late-night comedy and political satire relevant for the audience
What happens when members of the audience no longer sit in front of the television to be entertained by a regular late-night comedy and political satire broadcasts, choosing instead to access infor...
www.tandfonline.com
December 3, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RUX8P...
Had a fun time writing about Ted Lasso, celebrity advocacy at the White House, and efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. Glad this piece on messaging, source liking and credibility, and Ted Lasso is finally out!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Ted Lasso tackles mental health: entertainment, celebrity advocacy, and variation in source evaluations
What type of media content resonates most for viewers when it comes to the stigma surrounding mental health treatment: (1) fictional narrative or (2) celebrity issue advocacy? Analyzing experimenta...
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November 25, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Had a fun time writing about Ted Lasso, celebrity advocacy at the White House, and efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. Glad this piece on messaging, source liking and credibility, and Ted Lasso is finally out!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....