Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Only 26% of Americans ‘comfortable’ with talk of politics, race, religion during sports games
A major national poll from CBS reveals that only 26 percent of the nation is "comfortable" witnessing or participating in discussions about politics, race or religion come up in the middle of a sports broadcast -- or during those splashy awards shows where film and TV stars often speak out for personal causes. Published October 17, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Trump visits the Heritage Foundation on Tuesday
Do politics and other complicated matters belong in sports? Maybe not. A major national poll from CBS reveals that only 26 percent of the nation is "comfortable" having discussions about politics, race or religion come up in the middle of a sports broadcast — or during those splashy awards shows where film and TV stars often speak out for personal causes. The wide-ranging CBS "Nation Tracker" poll found that only 16 percent of Republicans, 27 percent of independents and 38 percent of Democrats are at ease when sports, entertainment and politics are tumbled together with "complex issues." Published October 16, 2017
Major TV networks exploited Las Vegas mass shooting to further their gun control agenda: report
In the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass shooting, ABC, CBS and NBC "wasted little time in exploiting the tragedy to advance their anti-gun rights agenda," writes Geoffrey Dickens, deputy research director for the Media Research Center, who released a study on Monday reviewing the coverage. Published October 16, 2017
John Kasich teams up with Joe Biden to bridge ‘political and partisan divides’
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is teaming up with former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, who has been a very vocal critic of President Trump in recent days. The pair will appear at the University of Delaware, Mr. Biden's alma mater, prepared to discuss "how to bridge the many political and partisan divides that exist in Washington, D.C., today." Published October 16, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Critics now say Trump ‘governing by disruption’
"Governing by disruption" is the handy new phrase for the Democratic narrative for the next 48 hours or so, unless something more compelling comes along. Critics of President Trump are suggesting he now is using "disruptive innovation" in his role as president. Published October 15, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Voters agree that the media mistreats Donald Trump
President Trump has been in office for 266 days. He never got that traditional press honeymoon. The nonstop coverage instead is filled with fake news, tweaked polls, false narratives, weaponized talking points, personal insults and incendiary language. Throughout it all, Mr. Trump has perfected the art of the nimble pushback. But he's not alone in this ongoing battle. Voters themselves disapprove of the ongoing press antics, while stalwart White House staffers continue to keep the media at bay. Published October 12, 2017
Hollywood homicide: 108 automatic weapons used in four movies before Vegas attack, study finds
A new analysis of the major feature films released during the days leading up to the mass shooting in Las Vegas confirm that Hollywood is preoccupied with violence and lots of guns. Published October 12, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump to appear at Values Voter Summit
President Trump remains faithful to the faith-minded, values-attuned voters who showed up by the millions to elect him in 2016 — a 60 million-member voting bloc, according to some studies. They are loyal. Multiple surveys from the Pew Research Center and other pollsters reveal that up to 81 percent of values voters staunchly stand by the president and continue to pray for him. Published October 11, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘Thank you for C-SPAN’
"Thank you for C-SPAN." That four-word phrase is the mantra of many loyal C-SPAN fans who tune in — and call in — to the public affairs network for its daily talk shows, public forums, analysis and agenda-free coverage of Congress, the White House and key political and historical fare. The intrepid C-SPAN will celebrate its 40th anniversary before the next presidential election. This week, however, the network is marking the 20th year for C-SPAN Radio, which went on the air Oct. 9, 1997, and continues to provide 24-hour, commercial-free programming. Published October 10, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump and Mike Pence: Power of the pushback
There is still media hubbub over the moment some 48 hours ago when Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence walked out of an Indiana Colts game when team players took a knee and refused to stand for the national anthem. Critics called the brisk departure "a political stunt" and speculation was rampant. But some say the couple's exit was a defining moment that launched a jolt of cultural change, which now is gaining momentum. Published October 9, 2017
Howard Stern is ‘world’s highest paid radio host’ at $90 million a year
Who makes the most money in talk radio? Talk is not cheap. In a new report, Forbes magazine reveals the salaries of "the world's highest paid radio personalities" -- the talented few who have challenging often exhaustive jobs, but are well compensated. The numbers are "estimated," based on a variety of industry sources, says Forbes analyst Hayley C. Cuccinello. Published October 9, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump chooses to honor Christopher Columbus, ‘man of faith’
There will be considerable talk about the fate of Columbus Day on Monday as a growing number of states and cities choose to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead. Minnesota, Vermont, Alaska and South Dakota opt for the latter according to a Time magazine study — along with 54 cities in those states, plus 19 others. President Trump is definitely in the Columbus Day corner however, recalling Christopher Columbus in his official proclamation for the day, which was authorized by Congress in 1934. Published October 8, 2017
Republicans and Democrats now dislike one another at record levels, study finds
An ambitious new study by the Pew Research Center reveals there is no love lost between the political parties. Their mutual distaste for one another has intensified. Published October 6, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Why late night TV got grim and political
The late night TV realm used to be funny. Opening monologues and snappy sketches, however, have taken a back seat to hosts who offer grim political opinions, mostly directed against President Trump, Republicans and those who support the Second Amendment. But wait. Some suggest it's one way to garner audience ratings in a waning business. Published October 5, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Lift-off: Trump’s space council vows America ‘will hold the high ground again’
The White House is making a leap toward the final frontier, and they are doing it right. Thursday marks the inaugural meeting of the National Space Council, and as far as power and policy goes, this is a star-studded, innovative event with potential. President Trump's critics would be wise not to squawk about it; the public remains fascinated, receptive and even patriotic toward space exploration, and this effort emphasizes a trio of unapologetically noble themes: "We will lead again, we will inspire again, we will hold the high ground again." Published October 4, 2017
Stonewall Jackson monument vandalized at Manassas National Battlefield Park
The National Park Service is actively working to remove paint that was poured and sprayed on the Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson monument at Manassas National Battlefield Park. Published October 4, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Wayne Newton welcomes Donald Trump to Las Vegas
Veteran performer Wayne Newton — also known as "Mr. Las Vegas" — is horrified over the mass shooting in his town. Nevertheless, Mr. Newton was back on the stage at Bally's on Tuesday night and says his fellow Vegas megastars will organize a tribute concert to raise money for the victims, as they did following 9/11. Published October 3, 2017
Donald Trump the ‘least regulatory president’ since Reagan, study finds
"President Trump is the least regulatory president since Ronald Reagan. His administration has only proposed 1,241 rules, 13 percent less than Barack Obama's first year, 42 percent lower than George W. Bush's, and 72 percent lower than Bill Clinton's," reports a new analysis by Wayne Crews, vice president of policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Published October 3, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Bias: Just 11% of Trump coverage is positive
Yet another meticulous analysis reveals that the news media is biased against President Trump and his administration. This time, the report comes from the Pew Research Center, which based its analysis on 3,000 news stories from 24 different print, digital and broadcast media sources from January through the end of April. Published October 2, 2017
Art of the deal? Simple drawing by Donald Trump goes up for auction, could fetch $12,000
Yes, he knows the art of the deal. But President Trump also knows the art of art, apparently. A stark drawing he once did of the Empire State Building in black magic marker is going up for auction later this month. Published October 2, 2017
