Press Room
Drs. Caliendo and McIlwain are available for interviews by print and broadcast journalists, students (all levels) and community leaders.
Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo
Professor of Political Science
North Central College
30 N. Brainard Street
Naperville, IL 60540
630.637.5344
smcaliendo@noctrl.edu
Stephen has provided analysis for local, national and international media outlets. He is a political analyst for WDCB public radio (FM 90.9 in Glen Ellyn, IL) and CBS2 Chicago. Many of his television appearances can be viewed on his YouTube Channel.
Dr. Charlton McIlwain
Associate Professor of Media, Culture and Communication
New York University
239 Greene Street, East Building, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212.992.9495
cdm1@nyu.edu
Charlton is routinely asked to comment on a variety of subjects by international, national and local media. Some of his appearances can be viewed on his YouTube Channel.
The following are examples of audio, video and print media commentary by the Race Project team.
Television/Radio (selected appearances)
October 23, 2012, “Discussion of Third-Party Presidential Debate,” CNN Radio (SMC) [also here]
October 23, 2012, “Analysis of the Third 2012 Presidential Debate,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
October 17, 2012, “Analysis of the Second 2012 Presidential Debate,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
October 12, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 Vice-Presidential Debate,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
October 4, 2012, “Analysis of the First 2012 Presidential Debate,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
September 13, 2012, “Race-Based Appeals in U.S. Political Campaigns,” The Tavis Smiley Show, Public Radio International (CM) [also here]
September 8, 2012, “Post-Truth Politics,” Al Jazeera (CM)
September 7, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 Democratic National Convention,” NCTV 17 (Naperville, IL) (SMC)
September 7, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 Democratic National Convention,” WDCB Radio (Glen Ellyn, IL) (SMC)
August 31, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 Republican National Convention,” NCTV 17 (Naperville, IL) (SMC)
August 31, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 Republican National Convention,” WDCB Radio (Glen Ellyn, IL) (SMC)
August 30, 2010, “The Speech that Made Obama President,” PODIUM, THKR (CM)
August 15, 2012, “The 2012 Presidential Race Has Taken a Negative Turn,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
August 11, 2012, “President Obama Raises Campaign Funds in Chicago,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
June 6, 2012, “Analysis of WI Gubernatorial Recall Election,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
June 5, 2012, “Preview of WI Gubernatorial Recall Election,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
April 11, 2012, “Analysis of Rick Santorum’s Departure from the GOP Presidential Nomination Race,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
April 6, 2012, “Looking at Race: Trayvon Martin’s Death,” NCTV 17 (Naperville, IL) (SMC)
April 4, 2012, “Race and the U.S. Presidential Race,” The Agenda with Steve Paikin, TVO (Toronto, ON, Canada) (SMC)
April 4, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Presidential Primaries in MD, DC and WI,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
March 30, 2012, “Trayvon Martin and the Racial Divide,” CNN (CM)
March 14, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Presidential Primaries in MI, AL and HI,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
March 7, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Super Tuesday Primaries,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
February 29, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Presidential Primaries in MI and AZ,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
February 1, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Presidential Primary in FL,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 31, 2012, “Preview of the 2012 GOP Presidential Primary in FL,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 23, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Presidential Primary in SC,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 16, 2012, “African Americans and the GOP,” On Point with Tom Ashbrook, National Public Radio (CM)
January 11, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Presidential Primary in NH,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 4, 2012, “Analysis of the 2012 GOP Presidential Caucuses in IA,” CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
March 4, 2011, “Keepin’ It Real” with Rev. Al Sharpton (radio, syndicated) (SMC)
May 25, 2011, “Charlton McIlwain Discusses Race Appeal,” The Autograph, Press TV (Iran) (CM) (Part 2 here)
February 19, 2011, The Challenge of Raising Racially Conscious Children, “About Our Kids,” Doctors Radio (Sirius/XM) (SMC)
January 14, 2011, To Change or Not to Change: New Edits in Huckleberry Finn (with video), NCTV 17 (Naperville, IL) (SMC)
January 14, 2011, Tragedy in Arizona Sparks Political Debate. (with video) NCTV 17 (Naperville, IL) (SMC)
February 5, 2010, “Illinois Primaries Bring Out Minimal Voters,” NCTV 17 (Naperville, IL) (SMC)
August 5, 2009, Teaching Kids about Race after a “Teachable Moment.” The Grio (MSNBC.com) (CM)
July 30, 2009, White House Beer Summit, WPIX11 New York (CM) [or here]
April 1, 2009, “Diff’rent Strokes,” A&E Biography Channel (CM) [watch clips here and here]
March 24, 2009, Is President Obama Too Happy?, CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
March 24, 2009, Is President Obama Still Campaigning?, CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 28, 2009, Breaking Coverage of IL Governor Rod Blagojevich’s Impeachment Trial and Removal from Office, CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 21, 2009, Analysis of Obama’s Inauguration Speech, CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 20, 2009, Brief Comment on Obama’s Inauguration Speech, NCTV 17, Naperville, IL (SMC)
January 20, 2009, Inauguration Day: What We Can Expect, CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
January 1, 2009, Filling Hillary Clinton’s U.S. Senate Seat, “The Situation Room,” CNN (CM)
December 14, 2008, IL Governor Blagojevich’s Arrest, “WGN Overnight” with Brian Noonan (SMC) (partial due to recording software problems)
November 6, 2008, “Are We Living in a Post-Racial Era?,” Reuters Television (CM)
November 2, 2008, Race Politics in Chicago, Al Jazeera English (SMC)
November 1, 2008, Barack Obama’s 30-minute Ad, CTV (Canada) (CM)
September 4, 2008, John McCain’s Acceptance Speech, “News & Notes,” NPR (CM)
August 28, 2008, Comparing Michelle Obama with Hillary Clinton, CNN (CM)
August 28, 2008, Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech, “News & Notes,” NPR (CM)
August 26, 2008, Obama: Black in the U.S., Mixed-Race in France, Radio France Internationale (SMC)
July 29, 2008, John McCain’s “Celebrity” Ad, CW-11 News, New York (CM)
July 15, 2008, New Yorker Magazine Cover, NYPost.com (CM)
July 11, 2008, Obama Supporters’ Online Criticism, CNN (CM)
April 6, 2008, Race and Obama’s Speaking Style, NTV (Japan) (CM)
March 23, 2008, The Role of the Internet in the 2008 Presidential Election, Fox Chicago Sunday (Fox 32 Chicago) (SMC)
March 7, 2008, “North Central College Mock Campaign,” NCTV 17, Naperville, IL (SMC)
January 16, 2008, Presidential Campaign Songs, “Up to Date,” KCUR public radio, FM 89.3, Kansas City, MO (SMC) Watch slideshow of program by downloading here. (right-click or CTRL-click and choosing “save as”) or watch on Stephen’s YouTube page by starting with this, the first of six parts.
December 10, 2007, Oprah Winfrey’s Endorsement of Presidential Candidate Barack Obama, WABC News, New York (CM)
September, 18, 2007, Racial Divide on Perception of New O.J. Simpson Allegations, WNBC News, New York (CM)
July 29, 2007, CNN-YouTube Debate for Democratic Presidential Candidates, Fox Chicago Sunday (Fox 32 Chicago). (SMC)
July 24, 2007, CNN-YouTube Debate for Democratic Presidential Candidates, CBS2 Chicago (SMC)
April 27, 2007, TV-Debatte der Prasidentschaftskandidaten: Die Anti-Bush-Front, sueddeutsche.de (CM)
Print (selected stories)
April 21, 2012, “Opponent Denies Racism in Raja ‘Attack’ Ads,” Tribune-Review (Pittsburgh, PA) (CM)
February 13, 2012, “Hoekstra Ad Revives Anti-Asian Strain in American Politics,” Newsweek/The Daily Beast (CM & SMC)
February 9, 2011, “Stealing the Sting from a Six-Letter Slur” Newsday (NY) (CM)
January 17, 2011, “How to Speak Like MLK Jr.” Big Think (CM)
January 11, 2011, Educators Stand Behind Unaltered “Huck Finn.” Naperville Sun (IL) (SMC)
June 9, 2010, Do Not Call Me Dago . . . or Soprano. USARiseUp (SMC)
September 11, 2009, “Los expertos ven en el abucheo a Obama un tinte racial.” Efe News (SMC) (English translation here)
August 20, 2009, “Town Hall Tirades Reflect Wider Concerns than Health Care, Observers Say.” The Kansas City Star (SMC)
August 18, 2009, “‘Wise Latina’ Wins Pop Culture Support.” Associated Press (CM)
July 17, 2009, “OPINION: The Steady, Subversive Redefinition of ‘Racism’,” Newsday (NY) (CM)
April 21, 2009, Coverage of Stephen’s moderating of the “Freedom Forum” at Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, Illinois by The Naperville Sun, The Daily Herald and Suburban Life. See video coverage from NCTV17 here. (SMC) [image of event from The Daily Herald above]
April 2, 2009, “Biden Comes to NYC to Address Sharpton’s Group,” Newsday (NY) (CM)
March 23, 2009, “Take Care, or You May End Up with ‘King Ralph,’” Naperville Sun (IL) (SMC)
January 21, 2009, “‘We Are Different from What We Were Yesterday,’” Naperville Sun (IL) (SMC)
December 20, 2008, Special Election May Cause Funding Headaches for Clerks, Suburban Jourals (St. Louis, MO Metro) (SMC)
November 11, 2008, “El Custodio de la Marca Obama,” La Nacion (Argentina) (CM)
November 5, 2008, “Pour les Africains-Américains, l’impensable s’est produit,” Le Monde (CM)
November 2, 2008, “A Tale of Two Democrats,” Naperville Sun (IL) (SMC)
Fall 2008, “Race-ing for Office: Are We Closer to Judging a Candidate by the Content of His, or Her, Character?” NYU Magazine (CM)
September 28, 2008, “The Great Mommy Debate,” Naperville Sun (IL) (SMC)
September 3, 2008, “Palin Situation Brings Teen Pregnancy to Light” Naperville Sun (IL) (SMC)
August 27, 2008, “What Will Obama Say About Race Tonight?” (Video Commentary) St. Louis Post-Dispatch (CM)
August 15, 2008, “Black Republicans and Obama: Torn Between Party and Race” ABCNews.com (SMC)
June 22, 2008, “Labels & Stereotypes: What’s Wrong With the A-Word?” USARiseUp (CM)
April 28, 2008, “Youth Vote Here to Stay,” Baltimore Examiner (CM)
March 21, 2008, “La Arriesgada Apuesta de Obama,” La Republica (Peru) (CM)
February 25, 2008, “Clinton Veering Close to Stereotypes,” Newsday (NY) (CM)
February 24, 2008, “Rallies Could Make a Difference in Close Race,” Corpus Christi Times-Caller (TX) (CM)
February 5, 2008, “Getting in Gear for Super Tuesday,” Naperville Sun (IL) (SMC)
May 5, 2007, “2008 Presidential Election: Richardson Races to Gain Hispanic Recognition,” Santa Fe New Mexican (CM)
March 2, 2007, “New York City Council Bans the N-word: Academics and Artists Say term is No Longer Hateful,” Toronto National Post (CM)
February 10, 2007, “Obama Will Start on Campaign Trail Where Hard Questions Will Be Asked,” Originally Printed in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Reprinted at Vindy.com) (CM)
January 22, 2007, “Forget America, is Journalism Ready for a Black President?” Columbia Journalism Review (CM)
November 10, 2006, “Concerts Can Keep You in Tune with Your Kids,” Wheaton Sun (IL) (SMC)
November 8, 2006, “Democrats Break Republicans’ Hold on Governorships,” Chicago Tribune (SMC)
October 27, 2006, “Black Republicans Urge New Voter Habits,” Washington Post (AP) (SMC)