Prof. Stephen Farnsworth

@drsfarnsworth

Professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington, focusing on the mass media, the presidency and US & VA politics. sfarnswo@umw.edu RT ≠…

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Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth Aug 5, 2025

In the New York Times today talking about President Trump's messaging relating to negative reports from government agencies. nytimes.com/2025/08/04/us/…

www.nytimes.com Republicans Suddenly Distrust Jobs Data After Trump Fires Statistics Chief (Gift Article) President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies into the awkward spot of criticizing an agency they had freely cited in the past.

Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth Aug 4, 2025

In the Guardian UK last week talking about difficult times for late-night political humor. theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2…

www.theguardian.com ‘A warning signal’: is this the beginning of the end for late-night comedy? The Late Show’s cancellation might have arrived at a suspicious time politically but speaks to an ongoing problem for late-night TV

Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth Jul 18, 2025

Political humor challenges dubious governmental narratives - that's what makes it so troubling to some. I look forward to seeing Colbert's next adventure.

Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth Jul 9, 2025

Sinclair Baltimore strikes again. baltimorebrew.com/2025/07/01/bal…

baltimorebrew.com Baltimore Sun fires its longtime cartoonist, Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher | Baltimore Brew After a 31-year career at The Sun, he’s pretty sure his progressive views ran afoul of conservative broadcast mogul David Smith, who’s owned the paper for less than two years.

Prof. Stephen Farnsworth @drsfarnsworth Jul 7, 2025

In the Washington Post today talking about the campaign for Attorney General of Virginia. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

www.washingtonpost.com Virginia’s top prosecutor targets drugs, crime — and Northern Va. schools While Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has tackled other issues like fentanyl and fraud while in office, schools have been a centerpiece of his tenure.