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Shannon B. O'Brien specializes in American Politics, focusing on the American Presidency and Political Development. She has published two significant books: 'Presidential Speech Locations Matter: Analyzing Speechmaking from Truman to Obama to Donald Trump,' and 'Kayfabe and the Presidency: Professional Wrestling Rhetoric in the White House.' Her research also delves into the foundations of American eugenics and its impact on American politics. Dr. O'Brien's work broadly examines the influence of individual choices and institutions on political and social outcomes, emphasizing presidential speeches and the consequential choices made by presidents. Throughout her career, she has contributed numerous articles to prominent media outlets such as The Conversation, Voice of America, the USA Globe Mail, The Guardian, The Washington Post, CNN, BBC World News, La Presse, ABC Australia, EL Mercurio, Newsweek, and Globo in Brazil, as well as the Austin Chronicle.
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