Amy B. Becker

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.

CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season

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!

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Thanks!

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.

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.

When in 2027? Will the conference move to June dates?

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‘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...

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...

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...

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!

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