Robert Schmuhl
Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Professor of American Studies and Journalism
Areas of Expertise
American Culture, journalistic ethics, journalism, American politics and the media
Director of Notre Dame’s John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy, Schmuhl often serves as an expert resource for reporters seeking comment on the American political landscape and its relationship with the media. He is a critic of the primary system, stating “The process for selecting the highest office is hopelessly confusing, constantly changing and seriously flawed.” Schmuhl is the author or editor of 10 books, including “Statecraft and Stagecraft: American Political Life in the Age of Personality,” which describes the cult of personality taking over politics, and “Wounded Titans: American Presidents and the Perils of Power.”
VIDEOS
ND EXPERTS
Obama campaign getting a good deal on text messaging plan
Oprah, Obama and “celebrity politics”
Presidential primaries system chaotic and broken
Schmuhl criticizes primary system
Obama forms exploratory committee; surprising similarities between senator and Reagan
ND NEWSWIRE ARTICLES
Schmuhl to deliver keynote address at Dublin conference
Schmuhl to serve as visiting fellow at University College Dublin
Robert Schmuhl receives Media Legend of the Year award
New book by Robert Schmuhl praised in Chicago Tribune review
National Press Club to feature Robert Schmuhl’s latest book
American studies professor publishes essay collection
Annenberg gift strengthens journalism at Notre Dame
IN THE NEWS
RTÉ—Bachmann tops US Republican straw poll
CNBC—Should Obama Go on Vacation While Markets are So Skittish?
Christian Science Monitor—Should Obama Go on Vacation While Markets are So Skittish?
Alaska Dispatch—Is Obama’s vacation poorly timed?
RTÉ—Senate votes for US debt deal
Evansville Courier & Press—Indiana Libertarians see an opening on social issues in 2012
