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Alison Dagnes Department of Political Science, Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-477-1754 [email protected] ______Curriculum Vita in Brief, Updated Fall 2020

Education University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA Ph.D. Political Science Fall, 2003 Dissertation: “White Noise: Media Use by Right Wing Extremist Groups for Political Purposes.” Committee Chair: Jerome Mileur Comprehensive Exam Fields: American National Government, American Political Institutions (Pass with Distinction), and Comparative Government

St. Lawrence University Canton, NY B.A., Government Spring, 1991 Teaching Experience Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA Professor Fall 2013 – Present Shippensburg University Student Association “Faculty Member of the Year 2019-2020” Shippensburg University Student Association “Faculty Member of the Year 2014-2015” Associate Professor, Department of Political Science Fall 2008- Spring 2013 Shippensburg University Student Association “Faculty Member of the Year 2008-2009” Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science Fall, 2003 – Spring 2008 Shippensburg University Student Association “Faculty Member of the Year 2004-2005”

Current Teaching Responsibilities: U.S. Government and Politics (PLS 100) African American Politics (PLS 325) Applications in Public Affairs (PLS 202) American Political Thought (PLS 363) Politics and the Media (PLS 321) Political Satire in Amer. Politics (PLS 393) Interest Groups in Society (PLS 322) Advocacy in Public Admin. (PLS 522) Campaigns, Elections & Political Parties (PLS 323)

Publications: Sole-Authored Books

Dagnes, Alison, Super Mad at Everything All the Time: Modern Media & Our National Anger (: Palgrave) 2019.

Dagnes, Alison, A Conservative Walks Into a Bar: The Politics of Political Humor (New York: Palgrave-Macmillan) 2012.

Dagnes, Alison, Politics on Demand: The Effects of 24-Hour News on American Politics (Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger) 2010. Publications: Edited Volumes & Book Chapters

Dagnes, Alison “The evolving format of US Cable News and the Proliferation of Opinion,” in Stephen Cushion, ed. The Rise of 24-hour News: Global Perspectives, 2nd Edition (New York: Peter Lang) 2016.

Dagnes, Alison and Mark Sachleben, eds. Scandal! An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Consequences, Outcomes, Significance of Political Scandals (New York: Bloomsbury) 2013.

Dagnes, Alison, Editor, Sex Scandals in American Politics: A Multidisciplinary Approach (New York: Continuum Press) 2011.

Publications: Solicited Compilation/ Encyclopedia Entries

Dagnes, Alison, “Spy Magazine” in Jody Baumgartner, ed. "American Political Humor: Masters of Satire and Impact on U.S. Policy and Culture." (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio) 2019.

Dagnes, Alison, "Humor, Satire, and Politics," in Michael Shally-Jensen, ed., American Political Culture: An Encyclopedia. (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO). 2015

Dagnes, Alison, "Scandals in Politics," in Michael Shally-Jensen, ed., American Political Culture: An Encyclopedia. (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO). 2015

Dagnes, Alison, Analyze Perspective on Media-Driven Permanent Campaigns Online Ancillary Resource for U.S. Government Textbook (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio) 2012.

Dagnes, Alison, The toxic atmosphere created by PACs and Super-PACs in political Online Ancillary Resource for U.S. Government Textbook (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio) 2012.

Professional Presentations

Dagnes, Alison “The Chaos of Our Political Media,” TedX Harrisburg (October 19, 2019)

Professional Papers Presented (Recent)

Dagnes, Alison, “Flash Flood: Updating the ‘Feeding Frenzy’ for Modern Times,” Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico (January 2020).

Dagnes, Alison “Super Mad at Everything All the Time,” Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference Austin, TV (January 2019).

Dagnes, Alison, “Seething Rage and Separate Truths: Modern Political Media and American Frustration,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Montreal (Nov. 2018).

Dagnes, Alison, “Everyone Hates the Media But They Still Use It,” Midwest Political Science Assoc. Conference , (April 2018).

Dagnes, Alison, “Trust-Busting: The Consequences of Partisan News Media on Democracy,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2017).

Dagnes, Alison, “Louder: How Partisans, Ideologues and Interests Turn Up the Volume of Communication,” Midwest Political Science Assoc. Conference Chicago, (April 2017).

Dagnes, Alison, “Ideological Resonation: Partisan Isolation in Modern Political Media,” Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference, San Juan, PR (Jan. 2016)

Dagnes, Alison, “Circles of Influence: How the Current Partisan Media Divides Us,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2015)

Dagnes, Alison, “Stand By Your Man: Political Sex Scandals in Pop Culture,” Western Political Science Association Annual Conference, , NV (April 2015)

Dagnes, Alison, “Good Wife, Better Subject: Political Sex Scandals on TV and in Popular Culture,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Boston (Nov. 2014).

Dagnes, Alison, “Story of Redemption: The Repercussions and Electoral Consequences of Political Sex Scandals,” Midwest Political Science Assoc. Conference Chicago, (April 2014).

Academic Colloquia and Conference Panel Participation (Recent)

Panelist, “U.S. Presidential Election Roundtable,” University of Tasmania (September 2020)

Chair & Discussant, “New Findings in Entertainment Media, Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico (January 2020).

Chair & Panelist, “Author Meets Critics: Dannagal Young’s “Irony & Outrage,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2019).

Chair & Panelist, “The Jerry Mileur Roundtable on U.S. Political Parties,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2019).

Chair & Discussant, “Race and the Media,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2019).

Panelist, “Emotional Breakdown: The Psychology of Partisanship,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2019).

Discussant, “No Going Back? and U.S. Politics,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Montreal (Nov. 2018).

Chair and Discussant, “Political Values & Cultural Texts,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Montreal (Nov. 2018).

Panelist, “The Jerry Mileur Roundtable on U.S. Political Parties,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Montreal (Nov. 2018).

Panelist, “The Parties Respond: The 2018 Midterms,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Montreal (Nov. 2018).

Panelist, “Montreal Conference on U.S. Elections,” University of Quebec, Montreal, Nov. 2018.

Discussant, “Coverage of Clinton & Trump During the 2016 Campaign,” Midwest Political Science Assoc. Conference Chicago, (April 2018).

Critic, “Author Meets Critics Panel: Garrison Nelson’s Biography of John McCormack,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Oct. 2017)

Panelist. “Essential Political Films,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Oct. 2017)

Chair, “Future of the Parties,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Oct. 2017)

Panelist, “Public Engagement & Print Media,” Midwest Political Science Assoc. Conference Chicago, (April 2017).

Panelist, “Regional University Faculty,” Midwest Political Science Assoc. Conference Chicago, (April 2017).

Panelist, “Parties Panel 2016… What Was That?” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Boston (November. 2016)

Chair, “Socialization, Social Movements, Moral Challenges: Law and Order, , Robots, Monsters, Trump, and Roth,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Boston (November. 2016)

Chair, “The Power of Narratives,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2015)

Discussant, “Congress from the Inside Out: Building Majorities, Careers and influence,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia (Nov. 2015)

Participant, “The Future of the Parties: 2016 and Beyond,” Northeast Political Science Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA (November 2015)

Chair, “Using Social Media to Appeal to the Voting Public,” Western Political Science Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV (April 2015)

New Courses Developed

Applications in Public Affairs (PLS 202) A skills class incorporating academic and vocational aptitudes for Political Science majors and minors.

African American Politics (PLS 325) An exploration of the political, historical, and cultural impacts of race and discrimination in America.

Advocacy in Public Administration (PLS 522) An examination of how citizens and advocacy groups lobby for public policy at the state and national level.

Political Satire in American Politics (PLS 393) A critical study of political humor, this course examines satire’s effects and consequences in a democratic society.

Solicited Media Appearances & Interviews About Politics/ Media (Selection)

• Good Housekeeping There's an Actual Psychological Reason Why Politics Make Us So Angry (August 24, 2020) • Sinclair, Polls show Biden ahead in Pennsylvania (July 17, 2020) • Carlisle/ Cumberlink Shaped by Social Media and A Sense of Justice (July 17, 2020) • Patheos, Twextit to : The Right-Wing are Fleeing (June 29, 2020) • CQ Roll Call, He wrote jokes for Hollywood comedians. Now he wants to write Jim Jordan out of Congress (February 27, 2020) • Boston Globe, How come only the royals can step back from their duties? (Jan. 9, 2020) • TribLive Trump defense narrative unfolds as conservative supporters gird for impeachment (October 26, 2019) • NPR: All Things Considered Virginia State Leaders Hold on Tight to Office (Feb. 10, 2019) • Minnesota Public The Trump era of American politics is full of unprecedented rhetoric. But what is it doing to political humor? (September 11, 2018) • Chambersburg Public Opinion, Young voters are making Franklin County less Republican, but not more Democratic (September 16, 2018) • MSNBC The Story of Cool: Cool in Charge (July 1, 2018) • TribLive Backlash over Antwon Rose posts should make social media users think twice, experts say (July 6, 2018) • Chambersburg Public Opinion, Elections for sale? 'Dark money' played role in 13th District race (May 26, 2018) • Chambersburg Public Opinion, Outsiders spent more than any candidate for Bill Shuster's seat in Congress (May 25, 2018) • Sinclair Trump praises ‘Rosanne’ revival, but was it about him? (March 29, 18) • Vox Republicans are doubling down on their tax plan – not their candidate in Pennsylvania (March 13, 2018) • The Filibluster (Podcast) Episode 11: Be Our Guest! (January 31, 2018) • US News & World Report, On the Attack: Pro-Trump groups Rush to Defend and Embattled President (June 28, 2017) • What’s the greatest ‘Witch hunt of a politician in American history?’ We asked the experts. (May 19, 2017) • Newsmax If Trump Wants to Win Let Final Days Be About Clinton (Oct 31, 2016) • UPI October Surprises No Longer Game Changers (October 26, 2016) • Newsmax What a Hillary Presidency Would Look Like (Oct 19, 2016) • WITF Smart Talk Political Satire in 2016 (Oct 18, 2016) • Newsmax Pennsylvania: The Tipping Point State (Oct 16, 2016) • CBS-21, Harrisburg Race Between Toomey and McGinty for the Senate Heats Up (2016) • The Federalist Will Americans Ever Trust Their Government Again? (Oct 10, 2016) • Newsmax No Knock-Out Punches in Presidential Debate (Sep. 27, 2016) • Newsmax Clinton Team Worried by Shrinking Poll Numbers, (Sep. 16, 2016) • Sinclair Broadcasting Group Trump’s showmanship poses growing challenge for Clinton, Media (Sep. 16, 2016) • WalletHub 2016’s Most Patriotic States (July 1, 2016) • The Washington Examiner Red states more patriotic than blue (July 1, 2016) • Main Street to Washington: A train ride through division (June 15, 2016) • Trib Live Gender gap in politics still wide as family obligations, lack of mentorship keep women from running (June 10, 2016) • Quartz With blistering attacks on Trump, may have finally found her inner prankster (June 5, 2016) • BBC Why Is Hillary Leaving Out The Rodham? (November 21, 2015) • HuffPo Live Chat It Takes THIS Long? (October 27, 2015) • Miami Herald Scamsters, jokers, this PACs for you (September 5, 2015)

Invited Research Lectures & Media Appearances for Sole-Authored Books

Super Mad at Everything All the Time Media Forums, Book Readings, & Discussions

• Page Turner Reads, DeKalb Market, Brooklyn (May, 2019) • Kramerbooks and Afterwards, Washington, DC (April, 2019) • Midtown Scholar Books, Harrisburg, PA (April, 2019) • WITF’s Radio Smart Talk, Harrisburg, PA (May, 2019) • Ellen Plumb Bookstore, Emporia, KA (April , 2019) • Progress Pod, Chambersburg, PA (May, 2019) • The Jewish Forward This Twitter Alternative Was Supposed To Be Nicer, But Bigots Love It Already (July 18, 2019) • Fred Tromberg Radio Show: Life, The Law, & Legal Issues (May 29, 2019) • Carlisle Sentinel Reclaiming the Square: Protests, rallies increase on the Carlisle Square as political discord rises (Sept. 9, 2019)

A Conservative Walks Into a Bar Media Forums & Interviews:

• Vanity Fair, Four Years After He Left , There’s Still Nobody Like (June 13, 2019) • The Observer, Right-Wing Comedy: Is It the Fine Art of Punching Down? (May 15, 2019) • Sinclair Broadcast Group, 2020 candidates look to late-night to stand out in a crowded Democratic field (January 15, 2019). • Pop Matters ’s Failed Foray Into Satire & Why It Matters (Oct 25, 2017) • National Institute for Civil Discourse Chat Role of Satirical Media in Politics (June 23, 2017) • WOSU-NPR All Sides Impact of Political Satire (June 22, 2017) • Pop Matters One Nation, Divided by Humor (June 13, 2017) • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Late Night Comedy’s War on Trump Escalates as Ratings Rise (May 8, 2017) • StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Guest: (February 6, 2017) • Voice of America Political Satire As Old As Politics (Dec. 21, 2016) • Studio 360 with Kurt Anderson Hail to the Entertainer in Chief (Sept. 28, 2016) • , ‘Taint Funny Hillary (October 7, 2015) • Sinclair Broadcast Group: Colbert as ‘Late Show’ host adds unpredictable new factor to 2016 race. (September 8, 2015) • The Atlantic Monthly, Waiting for the Conservative Jon Stewart (Feb. 14, 2015) • CBC Radio: Q With Jian Ghomeshi The Flipside: Can This Right-Wing Show Shake Up Satire? (September 11, 2014) • HuffingtonPost Live Chat: What’s Holding Conservative Satire Back? (March 17, 2014) • Smithsonian.com Is There a Liberal Bias in Comedy? (August 9, 2013) • BBC World Service “Political Humour in the U.K.” (March 16, 2013) • The Independent (U.K.) “Can You Have a Right Laugh?” (March 12, 2013) • WITF Public Radio Book Discussion & Call-In Program on “Smart Talk” The Politics of Political Humor (November 1, 2012) • Wired.com Scientifically Speaking, Who’s Funnier: Democrats or Republicans? (October 23, 2012) o Re-Posted on HuffingtonPost (October 31, 2012) • BBC.com The Joke Election: Are Liberals or Conservatives Funnier? (Oct. 25, 2012) o Re-Posted on Minnesota Public Radio.com • MSNBC “The Cycle:” The Politics of Punch Lines (October 8, 2012) • Sirius/ XM Radio POTUS “Standup! With Pete Dominick” (October 8, 2012) • The Buzz Bissinger Show (1210AM WPHT in Philadelphia) The Politics of Political Humor (September 28, 2012) • NPR.org A Political Litmus Test, In 6 Jokes (September 25, 2012) • Radio Times (NPR show) Political Comedy & Satire in Campaigns (September 19, 2012) • The National Post (Canada) Knock Knock. Who’s There? Not Conservative Comedians, That’s For Sure (September 18, 2012) • The Washington Monthly On Political Books (September/ October 2012) • The Global Mail (Australia) Your Politics Stink (June 14, 2012) A Conservative Walks Into a Bar Book Readings and Discussions

• Gettysburg College, Book Discussion, Class Taught (Gettysburg, PA) October 2013 • Netroots Nation 2013 Book/ Panel Discussion (, CAP) June, 2013. • Shippensburg University Women’s Consortium Book Discussion (May, 2013) • Chambersburg Democratic Club (Chambersburg, PA) Book Reading & Discussion (March, 2013) • PA Progressive Conference (Harrisburg, PA) Book Discussion & Interview with Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Philadelphia) March, 2013 • Brookline Booksmith (Boston, MA) Book Reading & Discussion (November 2012) • Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL) Book Reading & Discussion (October 26, 2012) • Magnet Theater NYC “A Conservative Walks Into a Bar: Author & Panel Discussion” (October 8, 2012)

Sex Scandals in American Politics and Scandal! Media Forums & Interviews (Selection):

• History Channel Online Historic Presidential Affairs That Never Made it to the Tabloids (May 7, 2018) • Toronto Star (Canada) Unashamed Stormy Daniels gives the shameless president legal and political problems (April 14, 2018) • BBC-TV (UK): Insight Stormy Daniels & President Trump (March 26, 2018) • BBC-Radio 5 (UK): American President’s Sex Scandals (March 26, 2018) • Mumbrella (Australia) Welcome to the new (old) moralism: how the media’s coverage of the Joyce affair harks back to the 1950s (February 17, 2018) • ABC Radio (Australia) “Late Night Live,” Political sex scandals: past, present and future (February 13, 2018) • Weekendavisen (Denmark), #WashingtonToo (December 5, 2017) • TribLive Why Texting and Politics Don’t Mix (October 6, 2017) • Talking Points Memo How ’s “Love Guv” Failed Scandal Management and Sealed His Fate (April 11, 2017) • Deseret News Do Americans Care if Public Figures Have Affairs? (April 12, 2017) • CBC Radio News (British Columbia) Monica Lewinsky TED Talk to Bring Personal Story of Clinton Sex Scandal (March 19, 2015) • Excelcior (Mexico) Sucumben Ante el Encanto Feminino (February 14, 2015) • BBC News US Elections: Scandal hit politicians on the ballot (October 30, 2014) • America Monica Lewinsky’s Return and the Sexism 2.0 of Political Scandals (May 9, 2014) • The Hill Is Monica A Problem for Clinton? (May 11, 2014) • Al Jazeera America, The Stream “Sex Scandals in Politics” (January 7, 2014) • “Scandal’ and SVU Riff on Weiner’s Sexting Scandal (Oct22, 2013) • The Age (Australia) Silly Sausage (August 1, 2013) • The Voice of Russia American Sex Scandals in Perspective (July 29, 2013) • The Inquisitr Anthony Weiner Slips in the Polls, Cops to More Carlos Danger-ing (July 25, 2013) • CNN.com Will ‘Sexters’ in the City Give Weiner a Pass? (July 25, 2013) • CNN.com The Ups and Downs of a Political Sex Scandal (July 25, 2013) • NBC.com Is the Political Sex Scandal on its Last Legs? (July 9, 2013) • NPR: All Things Considered What Makes a Sex Scandal Survivable? (July 8, 2013) • Psychology Today: Brainstorm Sex Scandals in Politics: Who Cares? (June 28, 2013) • Canadian Broadcast Company (CBC): The Current The Anatomy of a Sex Scandal That Sticks (June 20, 2013) • National Journal Mark Sanford’s Sex Scandal Survival Guide (May 8, 2013) • USA Today Weiner, Sanford illustrate politics of redemption (April 11, 2013) • BBC.com Petraeus affair: is this scandal different? (November 14, 2012) • Pittsburgh Post Gazette Political fallout from Petraeus scandal ‘Very Different’ (Nov 14, 2012) • Canadian Broadcasting Company: “Day 6” Bouncing Back from Political Scandals (July 2012)

Invited Lectures About Politics & Political Media (Recent)

“Political Scandal in an Age of Polarization,” St. Vincent’s College, Pittsburgh (October 2018)

“Super Mad at Everything All the Time,” Torch Club of Chambersburg (November 2018)

“My Phone is Melting from All the Political Alerts,” Institute for Retired Persons (March 2018)

“It’s Just Not Funny: Modern Political Media,” Washington Hebrew Congregation (January 2018)

“Top Political Films!” With Dr. Mark Sachleben, Institute for Retired Persons (October 2017)

“False Equivalencies: The Contortions of Modern Political Media” Wilson College (March 2017)

“WHAT?! The 2016 in Review,” Institute for Retired Persons, Chambersburg (March 2017).

“The Last Lecture,” Shippensburg University United Campus Ministry (October 2016)

“This Election Is Bananas, but at Least is Has Appeal,” Institute for Retired Persons, Chambersburg (October 2016).

“Politics & Media Perspectives” Shepherd University (April 2016)

“Political Media in 2016: Presidential Race and Beyond” Rotary Club of Chambersburg (March 2016).

University Service (Recent)

University Wide Tenure Committee (2019-2020)

University Wide Promotion Committee (2020 – Present), (2014-2016)

Honors Steering Committee (Fall 2003 to Present) Organized Honors Political Debate Series (2004, 2006), Pizza with a Prof (2012), led “Honors Read” Chaired “Honors 25th Anniversary Party” Committee (Spring 2010) Led Summer Freshman Registration (2011) Summer Orientation Lecture, Orientation Talk (2011) Summer Orientation Activities (2013, 2014, 2015) Awarded “Outstanding Contributions Award” 2005 Advisory Board Member, Student Veterans of America (SVA) (Spring 2010 to Present)

Undergraduate Research Committee (Summer 2007 to Fall 2011) Chair, 2007 – 2009, Dean’s advisory committee on undergraduate research efforts.

Political Science Department Service (Recent)

Chair, Department Professional Affairs Committee (DPAC) (2009 to 2011, 2013-2019) Wrote Department probationary/ review letters and promotion letters.

Faculty Advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society (Spring, 2004 to Present) Winner: PSA National Best Chapter Award 2011-2012 Academic Year

• Organized “Electoral College Roll Call” to predict the winner of the 2012 presidential campaign, hosted by President & Mrs. Ruud at the Martin House. • Organized “Potential Nights” and “Networking Nights” which brought PSA alumni back for five evening seminars to talk about: Graduate School; Resume Building; Internships; Interviewing; Etiquette • Created “Young Alumni Cooperative Help and Training (YACHT):” A network to connect PSA Alumni with current students for a series of social and educational gatherings. • Super Tuesday Super Party, State of the Union Parties and Election Night Parties at Blackhorse Tavern/ University Grille (2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005,). • Planned and guided field trips to Washington to tour Congress, the Newseum, C-SPAN & Fox News, NRCC.

Faculty Advisor, Shippensburg University Political Science Club (Fall 2003 to Spring 2007) and (Fall 2009 – Present) Coordinated Pizza Parties, “Cookout Kickoff” for Department, arranged and guided overnight field trip to Washington, DC, advised students on activities and opportunities, helped organize philanthropic clothing drive. Coordinated mentor program and advising.

Colloquia Organized

The Media & The Midterms: A Look from National and State Perspectives (October 2018) Brought in Tim Dombro from WETA in Washington and Scott LaMar from WITF for panel.

Super Tuesday Super Preview (February 2016): Organized four-person election preview panel.

Shippensburg University Caucus (January 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020): Simulated a presidential primary caucus for approximately 100 student participants.

Professional Organization Membership

Shippensburg University Women’s Consortium Southern Political Science Association Pennsylvania Political Science Association Midwest Political Science Association Northeast Political Science Association Nat’l Capital Area Political Science Assoc.