Sophia A. McClennen (page 5)

Sophia A. McClennen is Professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at the Pennsylvania State University. She writes on the intersections between culture, politics, and society. Her latest book is "Trump Was a Joke: How Satire Made Sense of a President Who Didn't."

Who Is America
The genius of Sacha Baron Cohen: 5 comedy strategies that make his insane interviews work Sophia A. McClennen
Donald Trump
Nothing Donald Trump did in Helsinki was a surprise: Can we dial back the outrage and get to work? Sophia A. McClennen
Anti-Muslim Protester
America's real Muslim problem is Islamophobia Sophia A. McClennen
Donald Trump; Michelle Wolf
Donald Trump and the media: The problem isn't too much coverage — it's how this president is covered Sophia A. McClennen
Donald Trump
Don't worry, be cynical: Why the fear of a nation of critical skeptics is overblown Sophia A. McClennen
Abraham Lincoln; Dinesh D'Souza; Donald Trump
Dinesh D'Souza's insane Trump-Lincoln movie: A new low for right-wing dementia in America? Sophia A. McClennen
Jon Stewart
Did the "The Daily Show" make us smarter voters or not? Two satire experts face off Sophia A. McClennen
Bill Clinton; Monica Lewinsky
Bill Clinton's Lewinsky fail is a symptom of something bigger: Democrats' lack of integrity Sophia A. McClennen
US Mexico Deportation
Do liberals really care about immigrant kids? Sophia A. McClennen
Kids Jumping
Don't call them "free-range" kids: Neoliberal language undermines this positive movement Sophia A. McClennen
Jerry Falwell
The gift Jerry Falwell gave us: The right to make fun of Donald Trump Sophia A. McClennen
College Graduates
Congratulations, graduates! Now get ready to work for free Sophia A. McClennen
Sinclair Broadcasting
How Sinclair is taking over local news and pushing the country to the right Sophia A. McClennen
Yolanda Renee King; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We have failed our kids: Is it time for a Young People's Campaign? Sophia A. McClennen
John Oliver; Donald Trump; Devin Nunes; Stephen Colbert
The science of satire and lies: Watching Colbert can fight right-wing brain rot Sophia A. McClennen