EMMY-nominated, Telly, AP & SPJ award-winning reporter & documentary maker. @latakoo scholar-in-residence.
Joined September 2011
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4 Nov 2020
My pleasure to be on with @AntonyRobart & @globalnewsto after a long night and continuing vote count! @cbkmediamgt @JournalismUC @UCPolitical
4 Nov 2020
#Elections2020: @AntonyRobart spoke with political analyst @BCalfano earlier this morning about the key states that's been won so far, and what is still needed in order for one of the candidates to clinch a victory.
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Cable news drops the partisan script during major events, at least for a time find @BCalfano and @EbersValerie blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20…
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In the new @LSEUSAblog, @BCalfano and @EbersValerie show that during major events, US cable news networks converge in their coverage, but this alignment is short-lived as partisan framing and competition quickly re-emerge
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20…
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Cable news drops the partisan script during major events, at least for a time find @BCalfano and @EbersValerie blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20…
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Apr 2
Some nuance in cable news’ response to breaking news with political dimensions. Take a look at our new findings in @LSEUSAblog. @latakooinc @PRQjournal
Cable news drops the partisan script during major events, at least for a time find @BCalfano and @EbersValerie blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20…
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A department head hired the most qualified person for a job. When he refused the University of Cincinnati's demand for a DEI hire, it tried to destroy him and nearly drove him to suicide, suit says. justthenews.com/politics-pol…
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Former University of Cincinnati journalism head says he was removed after opposing DEI decision
Link in bio or read the story at bit.ly/4dviLYt
#universityofcincinnati #cincinnati #journalism #dei #campusreform
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Mar 31
U. Cincinnati ‘destroyed’ professor’s career after he defended white journalist, lawsuit claims
'Dr. Calfano was voicing his disagreement with an unauthorized DEI policy that was impeding his ability to hire someone who he believed was the most qualified person for the job,' the professor's attorney told The College Fix.
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#OnThisDay: Fifty-eight years ago today, on March 31, 1968, #PresidentJohnson stunned the world by announcing a bombing halt in #Vietnam and that he would not be seeking re-election.
✍️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/238…
📽️ youtu.be/FFyhAcp2DG4
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Love this!
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Johnny Carson guest-starred on Bob Newhart's sitcom in 1989 - one of his only appearances outside of The Tonight Show
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17 Nov 2025
JFK was at home in Palm Beach today 1963, five days before assassination. Watched Bears-Packers football on TV and discussed possibly establishing 1964 reelection HQ in South Florida to improve his chances of carrying the state:
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18 Oct 2025
One of the first major metro newspaper op-eds I wrote (25 years ago) was about the need for jail for parents who negligently leave their kids to die in hot cars.
I'll gladly prosecute this case free of charge.
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Arizona dad who left 2-year-old daughter to die in sweltering car was distracted by porn: prosecutors trib.al/lLXsVHm
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2 Sep 2025
Big day for me, my 55th Anniversary in broadcasting. Started Eyewitness News NYC, Tuesday after Labor Day 1970. 55 years, lots of television, good, bad, ugly, beautiful. Thanks for watching.
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31 Jul 2025
When Title IX Becomes a Weapon: My Experience at the University of Cincinnati medium.com/p/the-title-ix-ve…
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23 Jul 2025
I was warned — but I didn’t believe it.
A vendetta. False accusations. A Title IX process that failed.
Here’s what the headlines didn’t tell:
brianrcalfano.com/home/the-t…
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26 Jun 2025
Excited that my book, "Reporting U.S. Politics: The Local TV Perspective," is now published! This practical guide offers essential strategies for producing accurate, impactful political coverage in today's fast-moving media landscape. @latakoo @routledge amazon.com/stores/author/B00…
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26 May 2025
Muscle cars are built for the road, the track, and the soul! 🚗💨 Whether it’s vintage or modern, they embody raw performance. Which muscle car is your dream ride? 🏎️🔥 #LegendaryCars
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24 May 2025
It’s not about perfect poses—it’s about how yoga makes you feel. 🧘♀️💖 Whether you're just starting out or have been practicing for years, yoga is a journey of growth. What has yoga taught you? 🌸✨ #YogaJourney
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