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CARP Radio
by Character Assassination and Reputation Politics Lab
The official podcast of George Mason University's Character Assassination and Reputation Politics Research Lab. Every month, we bring on new guests to explore the science of scandal and how individuals and organizations can protect themselves against attack. Learn more about our mission at https://carpresearchlab.org.
Episodes
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"Which Side Is This Ex-Beatle On?": Character Attacks in Music Criticism and Fan Culture with Dr. Allison Bumsted
Musicians: we love them. We hate them. And sometimes, we love to hate them! In this freewheeling discussion, music historian Dr. Allison Bumsted (author of TeenSet, Teen Fan Magazines, and Rock Journalism: Don't Let the Name Fool You) and host Deirdre Jane Prigge explore how musicians create and...
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Behind Caesar's Back: Rumor and Gossip in Ancient Rome with Dr. Caillan Davenport
From the courts of imperial Rome to the modern workplace, rumor and gossip is endemic in human civilization. But what gives rumor and gossip its destructive power, and how can we defend ourselves against its effects? In this episode of CARP Radio, we're joined by Dr. Caillan Davenport, Professor…
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Fake News, Real Money: How the Adtech Industry Monetizes Misinformation (with Dr. Joshua Braun)
Advertising: whether on- or offline, it’s everywhere. However, twenty-first advertisers no longer just operate out of Madison Avenue boardrooms. Today's "mad men" are part of the adtech industry, the complex network of advertisers, platforms, and publishers that operates just below the Internet's...
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The Delusion of Power: A Critical Media Literacy Education with Nolan Higdon
Whether they call it misinformation, disinformation, or fake news, most keen observers of contemporary politics understand that the power to rapidly spread large volumes of false information has had seismic effects on our politics, relationships, families, and communities. Today's guest offers a...
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The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Reputation, with Martin Gurri
In 1962, media theorist Marshall McLuhan predicted that new communication technologies would transform the world into a “global village” in which the movement of ideas would no longer be constrained by geography. More pessimistically, McLuhan also said that the global village would “absolutely...
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The Power (and Pain) of Silence, with Dr. Kipling D. Williams
This year, the CARP Lab’s annual conference was dedicated to cancel culture, which we define as the practice of expelling people from their social or professional circles due to real or alleged offensive behavior. Those who are “canceled” may be scapegoated, stigmatized, and publicly shamed....
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Political Communications 101 with Sarah Isgur
On shows like Scandal and House of Cards, political consultants are all-powerful masterminds able to spin any scandal, hide any indiscretion, and transform small-time politicians into big-name front-runners. However, this “spin doctor” image owes more to media myth-making than real-life political...
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The Art and Science of Psychological Profiling, with Dr. Ekaterina Egorova
With packs of reporters following the campaign trail and an endless stream of media dedicated to Beltway gossip, it's tempting to think we know everything about modern political campaigns work. However, political consultants still have a few tricks up their sleeves. In this interview, Dr. Sergei...
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The Savage Mirror: Political Humor, Caricature, and Saturday Night Live, with Dr. Chris Gilbert
Saturday Night Live has been lampooning politicians since its debut in 1975. In recent years, Tina Fey as vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and Larry David as presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders were SNL performances par excellence. What can those interested in character assassination learn...
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Toppling Statues and the Damnation of Memory, with Martijn Icks and Eric Shiraev
In recent years, statues of historical figures across the world have become the focus of fierce discussion. However, this debate is hardly a new phenomenon. From ancient Rome to downtown Prague, monuments to the high and mighty have always been contested, defaced and removed. In this episode...
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Talking Character Assassination and Political Campaigns with Jason Jay Smart
In this throwback episode from the 2020 presidential campaign, Dr. Eric Shiraev interviews Jason Jay Smart, an international political strategist and campaign manager who has worked in Ukraine, Moldova, and Kyrgyzstan. Smart is also a graduate of George Mason University. Here, Eric and Jason...
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Villains or Minions? An Interview with Author and Sociologist James Jasper
In this episode, Dr. Sergei Samoilenko interviews James M. Jasper, professor of sociology at the City University of New York. Jasper is the author of multiple books, including "Public Characters: the Politics of Reputation and Blame" and "The Emotions of Protest." Here, James and Serge discuss…
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An Interview with Eric Dezenhall, Author and Crisis Management Guru
In this episode originally posted on the CARP Lab Youtube channel, Dr. Sergei Samoilenko interviews Eric Dezenhall, CEO of Washington, D.C.-based PR firm Dezenhall Resources. Dezenhall is also a prolific author. His books include Glass Jaw: A Manifesto for Defending Fragile Reputations in an Age…
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The official podcast of George Mason University's Character Assassination and Reputation Politics Research Lab. Every month, we bring on new guests to explore the science of scandal and how individuals and organizations can protect themselves against attack. Learn more about our mission at https://carpresearchlab.org.
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