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Kathryn Cramer Brownell is a Professor and the Director of the Center for American Political History Technology (CAPT) at Purdue University. Her research focuses on U.S. Political History, with an emphasis on 20th Century American Political History and the American Presidency. Brownell's work investigates the relationships between media, politics, and popular culture, highlighting how these elements intersect and influence each other. She is the author of 'Showbiz Politics: Hollywood and American Political Life,' which explores the institutionalization of Hollywood in American politics and how key personal relationships, institutions, and government policies have contributed to a celebrity political culture. Her recent book, '24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America,' examines the political battles over cable television since the 1960s and how these battles have intertwined with business interests in the corporate cable television industry. Additionally, she serves as a Senior Editor for the 'Made History' column at TIME Magazine, contributing to discussions around modern American political history, media history, and the dynamics of politics and popular culture. Brownell is currently accepting graduate students interested in these areas of study.
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