Change: Dissecting a Slogan

February 8, 2008

Psychologist Jerald Jellison of the USC College explores the popularity of “change” and its unique, fluid appeal to the human psyche.

Do-It-Yourself Videos: Uncharted Political Waters?

February 1, 2008

USC's Virginia Kuhn relates how the candidates' carefully constructed messages get sideswiped by Internet denizens.

What Does "Change" Mean?

January 25, 2008

Change: A favorite mantra of the Democrats and an uneasy one for Republicans. A psychologist and a communication prof probe the concept.

Experts on Clinton and Obama Available

January 11, 2008

A pair of USC professors offer their takes on the field of Democratic candidates, and research on the role of race in electoral politics.

USC Experts on Obama and Clinton Potential Presidential Runs

January 17, 2007

Daria Roithmayr, law professor and expert on race and gender, can discuss Barack Obama's and Hillary Clinton's possible bids for the presidency. Roithmayr worked for Edward Kennedy and has worked as a strategist and research specialist on several Congressional campaigns....

Presidential Debate

October 6, 2004

POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONTHOMAS HOLLIHAN, professor of communication, can comment on the strategy behind the candidates' messages, their communication styles and media coverage of the debates. Contact: (213) 740-3947 (office) or hollihan@usc.edu. MARTIN KAPLAN, director of USC's Norman Lear Center, can discuss...

Eyeing the Fear Factor in Foreign Policy

July 28, 2004

Puritanism, colonial clashes and cowboy mythology have all left an imprint upon America's foreign policy. A USC scholar examines the elements that have shaped the nation's approach since World War II. By Nicole St.Pierre