Media appearances on C-SPAN
Barack Obama's America for Book TV
JANUARY 24, 2014
Professor John Kenneth White talked about his book, Barack Obama’s America, in which he looks at the demographic changes in the U.S. since the 1980s. This interview was recorded on the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. The interview, part of Book TV’s College Series, was recorded on the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
Barack Obama's America at the Women’s National Democratic Club
OCTOBER 29, 2009
John Kenneth White talked about his book Barack Obama’s America: How New Conceptions of Race, Family and Religion Ended the Reagan Era (University of Michigan Press; August 4, 2009). In his book Mr. White argues that Barack Obama’s election marks a new era in U.S. politics, based largely on many demographic changes. Using polls, census data, popular media, and political anecdotes, he describe a “new” society, in which interracial marriage, divorce, single motherhood, and cohabitation are no longer taboo, in which gay rights gain ground, and people attend church more for entertainment and community than for religion. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
The event was a Women’s National Democratic Club lunch held Thursday, October 29, 2009.
Campaign 2008 and the Catholic Vote
OCTOBER 22, 2008
Panelists spoke about Catholic voting patterns and demographics, as well as predictions about how the Catholic vote would affect the outcome of the 2008 presidential election. They also talked about specific issues and policies of concern to the Catholic electorate. they responded to questions from the audience.
Presidential Debate Analysis
OCTOBER 14, 2004
Following the third presidential debate, Professor White led a student discussion about the debates and the 2004 campaign. Students discussed the candidates' performances, how their views have changed over the course of the three debates, and the candidates' debating styles.
Washington Journal Kennedy Presidency
NOVEMBER 22, 2003
John Kenneth White, Professor of Politics at Catholic University of America, talked about the legislative and policy issues that John F. Kennedy faced as president. He also discussed the reasons, values, and motivation behind Kennedy’s decisions, and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. A brief video biography of President Kennedy was shown at the beginning of the segment. November 22, 2003 was the 40th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination.
The Values Divide: American Politics and Culture in Transition
JANUARY 4, 2003
Author John Kenneth White discussed his book The Values Divide: American Politics and Culture in Transition, published by Chatham House Publishers. Professor White noted that American values had evolved and changed over the last century, while having played an increasingly influential role in public and private life. He concluded from his data that people were reexamining their standards, which included how they worked, lived, and interacted with each other in a country whose population was rapidly changing. This reassessment raised questions concerning what it meant to be American. The book explored the political ramifications of the “values divide” which, according to Mr. White, went much deeper than cultural conflicts between Republicans and Democrats. After his presentation, Mr. White answered questions from members of the audience.
Debate Reaction Discussion
OCTOBER 3, 2000
After watching a presidential debate between Vice President Gore and Governor Bush, students talked about their impressions of the debate. They expressed their opinions on who they thought won the debate, the candidates' debating style, and the issues raised in the debate.
Still Seeing Red
APRIL 26, 1998
Author, John Kenneth White, talked about his book, "Still Seeing Red: How the Cold War Shapes the New American Politics".