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In this throwback episode from the 2020 presidential campaign, Dr. Eric Shiraev interviews Jason Jay Smart, an international political strategist and campaign manager who has worked in Ukraine, Moldova, and Kyrgyzstan. Smart is also a graduate of George Mason University. Here, Eric and Jason discuss the reasons why some character attacks work and others don't (hint- it's all about culture), the real difference between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, and why dictators should tolerate a little protest. 

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In this episode, Dr. Sergei Samoilenko interviews James M. Jasper, professor of sociology at the City University of New York. Jasper is the author of multiple books, including "Public Characters: the Politics of Reputation and Blame" and "The Emotions of Protest." Here, James and Serge discuss the difference between character and characters, how character assassins transform minions into villains, and why sociologists should study rhetoric.

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In this episode originally posted on the CARP Lab Youtube channel, Dr. Sergei Samoilenko interviews Eric Dezenhall, CEO of Washington, D.C.-based PR firm Dezenhall Resources. Dezenhall is also a prolific author. His books include Glass Jaw: A Manifesto for Defending Fragile Reputations in an Age of Instant Scandal and False Light, a novel based on his experiences in crisis communications. Here, Serge and Eric discuss the many myths of crisis management, why crises are definitely not opportunities, and why entertainers don't make good clients. 

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Show Notes

Watch the interview on Youtube, and check out our other videos while you're there. 

Check out the CARP Research Lab website here. We're also on Twitter @CARP_Lab.

Follow Dr. Sergei on Twitter @sergeitheprguy and Dr. Keohane @keohaneja.