Sophia A. McClennen

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How Sinclair is Taking Over Local News

Sinclair is positioning themselves to have massive influence in politics — and the left is letting them do it

How Sinclair is Taking Over Local News

Sinclair is positioning themselves to have massive influence in politics — and the left is letting them do it

The gift Jerry Fallwell gave us: The right to make fun of Donald Trump

It’s the 30th anniversary of the SCOTUS decision that ruled in favor of Larry Flynt and keeps Trump satire legal

The gift Jerry Fallwell gave us: The right to make fun of Donald Trump

It’s the 30th anniversary of the SCOTUS decision that ruled in favor of Larry Flynt and keeps Trump satire legal

The Science of Satire vs Lies: How Satire Helps the Brain

The mainstreaming of lies in the Trump era is hurting our cognitive abilities. Research says satire can save us.  Read more on it here.

The Science of Satire vs Lies: How Satire Helps the Brain

The mainstreaming of lies in the Trump era is hurting our cognitive abilities. Research says satire can save us.  Read more on it here.

Startalk episode on Stephen Colbert

I was thrilled to be a guest on Neil deGrasse Tyson’s show Startalk along with comedian Adam Conover for an episode dedicated to Stephen Colbert.  Check out a clip here. And the full episode here.

Startalk episode on Stephen Colbert

I was thrilled to be a guest on Neil deGrasse Tyson’s show Startalk along with comedian Adam Conover for an episode dedicated to Stephen Colbert.  Check out a clip here. And the full episode here.

The Bitter Irony of Donald Trump

Donald Trump has redefined what it means to be an ironic president, and it’s not funny. Read the full piece in Salon.

The Bitter Irony of Donald Trump

Donald Trump has redefined what it means to be an ironic president, and it’s not funny. Read the full piece in Salon.