Jason A. Johnson
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Dr. Jason Adam Johnson is the author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He is currently a professor of political science
and communications at Hiram College
in Hiram, Ohio
, where he teaches American politics, comparative politics, campaign management and communications. In October 2010, Johnson was named the Politics Editor for The Source
magazine.
Dr. Johnson served as campaign manager on legislative races in Virginia, South Carolina and Maryland. In the field of international and comparative politics, Johnson worked on the 2001 London mayoral campaign, and as an international election monitor in Mexico and South Africa.
Professor Johnson earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia
and his Ph.D from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
Johnson is the author of the forthcoming book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell published by Westview Press and Perseus Books. In “One Day to Sell,” Johnson expands on the theory and practice of political campaigns. Professor Johnson’s research includes hundreds of interviews with campaign managers to reveal the electoral strategy in American politics.
Johnson has been quoted as an expert on politics by such newspapers as the Wall Street Journal, The Hill
, the Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal
, and The Plain Dealer. He has also appeared in the online edition of Essence magazine and Black Enterprise Magazine.
Johnson is frequent television commentator locally, nationally and internationally. He is a regular commentator on Al Jazeera English and has appeared on Fox News Channel
's The O'Reilly Factor. In Ohio, Dr. Johnson is a regular political commentator on WKYC and WOIO
in Cleveland, WKBN-TV
and WYTV
in Youngstown.
Johnson makes regular radio appearances on WHYY-FM
in Philadelphia, WCPN
in Cleveland, the Basheer Jones Show on WERE
AM 1490 in Cleveland, and CKNW in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has appeared on National Public Radio's Morning Edition
.
Johnson is a regular columnist for the Chicago Defender
, the Michigan Chronicle
, the New Pittsburgh Courier, and the Memphis Tri-State Defender
. Johnson is Senior Politics Editor of Politic365.com and has also been a regular contributor to TheLoop21.com.
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and communications at Hiram College
Hiram College
Hiram College is a private liberal arts college located in Hiram, Ohio. Founded by Amos Sutton Hayden of the Disciples of Christ Church in 1850, the institution has, since its first days, been nonsectarian and coeducational, and throughout its existence Hiram College has sustained this egalitarian...
in Hiram, Ohio
Hiram, Ohio
Hiram is a village in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It was formed from portions of Hiram Township in the Connecticut Western Reserve. The population was 1,242 at the 2000 census...
, where he teaches American politics, comparative politics, campaign management and communications. In October 2010, Johnson was named the Politics Editor for The Source
The Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
magazine.
Dr. Johnson served as campaign manager on legislative races in Virginia, South Carolina and Maryland. In the field of international and comparative politics, Johnson worked on the 2001 London mayoral campaign, and as an international election monitor in Mexico and South Africa.
Professor Johnson earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
and his Ph.D from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
.
Johnson is the author of the forthcoming book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell published by Westview Press and Perseus Books. In “One Day to Sell,” Johnson expands on the theory and practice of political campaigns. Professor Johnson’s research includes hundreds of interviews with campaign managers to reveal the electoral strategy in American politics.
Johnson has been quoted as an expert on politics by such newspapers as the Wall Street Journal, The Hill
The Hill (newspaper)
The Hill, a subsidiary of News Communications Inc., is a newspaper published in Washington, D.C. since 1994.Its first editor was Martin Tolchin, a veteran correspondent in the Washington bureau of The New York Times....
, the Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal
Akron Beacon Journal
The Akron Beacon Journal is a four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning morning newspaper in Akron, Ohio, United States, and published by Black Press Ltd.. It is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. The paper places a strong emphasis on local news and business...
, and The Plain Dealer. He has also appeared in the online edition of Essence magazine and Black Enterprise Magazine.
Johnson is frequent television commentator locally, nationally and internationally. He is a regular commentator on Al Jazeera English and has appeared on Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
's The O'Reilly Factor. In Ohio, Dr. Johnson is a regular political commentator on WKYC and WOIO
WOIO
WOIO, virtual channel 19 , is the CBS affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio. It is licensed to the nearby suburb of Shaker Heights. WOIO is owned by Raycom Media and its sister station to MyNetworkTV affiliate WUAB . The two stations share a studio facility in Cleveland and WOIO's transmitter is located in...
in Cleveland, WKBN-TV
WKBN-TV
WKBN-TV is the CBS-affiliated television station for Youngstown, Ohio. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 41 from a transmitter at WKBN's studios on Sunset Boulevard in Boardman Township. Owned by New Vision Television, WKBN is sister to and shares studios with low-power...
and WYTV
WYTV
WYTV is the ABC-affiliated television station for the Mahoning Valley of Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania that is licensed to Youngstown. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 36 from a transmitter on Shady Run Road in Boardman Township...
in Youngstown.
Johnson makes regular radio appearances on WHYY-FM
WHYY-FM
WHYY-FM is an NPR member station serving the Delaware Valley area, which is the metro area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station is located in Philadelphia. Its transmitter is located in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia.-History:...
in Philadelphia, WCPN
WCPN
WCPN — branded 90.3 WCPN — is a public radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, and serving the serving Greater Cleveland area....
in Cleveland, the Basheer Jones Show on WERE
WERE
WERE — branded News/Talk 1490 WERE-AM — is a commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland Heights, Ohio broadcasting a news/talk format. The station is owned by Radio One, and has studios at 2510 St. Clair Avenue, while the transmitter is along Euclid Avenue near East 118th Street, adjacent to...
AM 1490 in Cleveland, and CKNW in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has appeared on National Public Radio's Morning Edition
Morning Edition
Morning Edition is an American radio news program produced and distributed by National Public Radio . It airs weekday mornings and runs for two hours, and many stations repeat one or both hours. The show feeds live from 05:00 to 09:00 ET, with feeds and updates as required until noon...
.
Johnson is a regular columnist for the Chicago Defender
Chicago Defender
The Chicago Defender is a Chicago based newspaper founded in 1905 by an African American for primarily African American readers.In just three years from 1919–1922 the Defender also attracted the writing talents of Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks....
, the Michigan Chronicle
Michigan Chronicle
The Michigan Chronicle is a weekly African-American run newspaper based in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1936 by John Sengstacke, owner of the Chicago Defender. The first editor was Louis E. Martin, whom Sengestacke sent to Detroit on June 6, giving him a $5.00 raise above his $15-per-week...
, the New Pittsburgh Courier, and the Memphis Tri-State Defender
Memphis Tri-State Defender
The Memphis Tri-State Defender is an African American newspaper published in Memphis, Tennessee.The Tri-State Defender is one of the longest continuously-published African American papers in the Southern United States and as such is quite prestigious for a publication of its type. It was very...
. Johnson is Senior Politics Editor of Politic365.com and has also been a regular contributor to TheLoop21.com.