With author bylines in The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, LA Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and more, Dr. Bruce is also a frequent guest and commentator in television, radio, podcast, documentary, and print media. Below is a non-exhaustive list of media appearances.
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“Inside Tennessee” – WBIR – May 2025
“Election of Pope Leo XIV” – WBIR – May 2025
“Reflection on the Death of Pope Francis” – Nowe Zycie (Polish Archdiocesan Paper) – May 2025
“Legacy of Pope Francis” – RIA Novosti – April 2025
‘Like a warm hug’: USC Catholics reflect on Pope Francis’ life – “Daily Trojan” – April 2025
“Death of Pope Francis” – WBIR – April 2025
“Pope Francis names Diocese of Knoxville resident as only American in Synod role.” The East Tennessee Catholic. October 22, 2024.
“Mass Movement: Sixty years ago, Milwaukee Catholics were on a building spree. That world has changed.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — October 2024
“God & I: Tricia C. Bruce.” Feature story in Messenger of Saint Anthony. September 2024.
“’No Politics Allowed’: These Americans Are Avoiding the Conversation at All Costs.” The Wall Street Journal. Sept. 9, 2024.
“Gen Alpha Poll: Impact of COVID was Positive and Cancel Culture is Good.” Newsweek. July 31, 2024.
“Knoxville woman appointed by Pope Francis to advise global synod on Catholic church.” Knoxville News Sentinel. July 29, 2024.
“Why are abortions increasing after Dobbs?” by Katie Yoder. Our Sunday Visitor. June 20, 2024.
“What We Knox About Today’s Church (And How We Know It) with Tricia Bruce.” AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast. June 2024.
“Catholics not as polarized as often portrayed, new synod consultant says.” National Catholic Reporter. March 2024.
Old churches, new venues: Economics, loss of faith push houses of worship to the suburbs — Washington Times — 2/15/2024
Researchers cite abortion law for 2% increase in Texas birthrate — Washington Times — 2/15/2024
“U.S. Sociologist who has studied parishes, Catholic movements, women’s ministry looks forward to synod role.” OSV News. February 2024.
“Who Gets an Abortion in the U.S.? Perceptions Don’t Match Reality.” Scientific American. February 2024.
“Word from the Cloisters – be not afraid.” The Tablet. February 2024.
Gen Z and the Sacred. The Christian Chronicle Podcast. November 2023.
National Study of the Catholic Priesthood — Ave Maria Radio — November 2023
Junipero Serra: Statue of Limitations – Paulist Productions Films – September 2023
Sabbath – PBS documentary film appearance, Journey Films – June 2023
“Public Opinion Regarding Abortion Becomes More Critical in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling” – America Trends Podcast – September 2022
What Americans’ Complex Views on Abortion Mean for Its Legal Future — Tricia C. Bruce — TIME Magazine — 8/22/22
“What Catholics actually think about abortion and Roe v. Wade.” – Jesuitical Podcast — June 2022
“These comics show: There is no typical abortion story” – Washington Post – October 2022
The Pro-life Movement’s Work Is Just Beginning — by David French — The Atlantic — June 2022
“Opposition to abortion doesn’t stop some Americans from supporting friends and family who seek one” by Tricia C. Bruce – The Conversation, Philadelphia Inquirer, more – May 2022 through May 2023
We Asked Hundreds of Americans About Abortion. Their Feelings Were Complicated — Tricia C. Bruce — TIME Magazine — 5/9/22
“Pregnancy is Risky” by Tamara Kay, Susan Ostermann, and Tricia C. Bruce – LA Times – May 2022
“How Do Americans Really Feel About Abortion” – Washington Post – May 2022
“New York shooting motivated by racism impacts people across the country” – WBIR – May 2022
Religion and Abortion Views – NPR – February 2022
Gender and Parenting – WBIR – February 2022
Abortion Views – NET-TV – January 2022
Catholic Church in Crisis – AFPTV – November 2021
Say Yes to Life, Annunciation Radio – 9/30/21
“Catholic women feel called to be deacons. The church should listen to their stories.” – America – 9/24/21
The Pro-Life Movement Must Transcend Politics by David French – The Dispatch – 9/5/21
The Bishops, the Eucharist, and Abortion by Peter Steinfels – Commonweal – 9/2/21
This Kind and That Kind of Catholic by Tricia C. Bruce – Berkley Forum – 3/11/21
“People’s True Attitudes About Abortion Are More Nuanced Than You Think” – America Trends Podcast – January 2021
“Abortion: It’s More Complicated Than You Think” – America Election Podcast Series – October 2020
What Americans Really Think About Abortion – by Tricia C. Bruce – The Wall Street Journal (print and online) – 9/26-27, 2020
Community and Memory on 9/11 – WBIR – 9/11/20
Confused and conflicted: Attitudes toward abortion have many Americans feeling this way – Catholic News Service – 9/1/20
In-Depth Survey Shows Nuance in How Americans Think About Abortion – WUOT/NPR – 8/31/20
Skewed media coverage of abortion at the Republican convention reveals a gap no one wants to bridge – America Magazine – 8/27/20
How Americans Understand Abortion – Carrie Abbot Radio Show / Podcast – 8/26/20
Do Pro-Lifers Who Reject Trump Have ‘Blood on their Hands’? – David French, The Dispatch – 8/23/20
This is what Americans know, don’t know about abortion – Christian Post – 8/22/20
What Pro-Lifers Can Learn From the Notre Dame Abortion Survey – National Catholic Register – 8/9/20
Church Life Today Podcast, Dr. Tricia Bruce (Part I; Part II) – 7/28/20
Before talking about abortion, it helps to listen to people’s stories – Charles Camosy, Crux – 8/2/20
Abortion: Discuss, Don’t Debate – Michael Sean Winters, National Catholic Reporter – 7/31/20
New study shows Americans have complicated views on abortion – Charles Camosy, Crux – 7/25/20
Americans in Agreement: Abortion is Not a ‘Desirable Good’ – National Catholic Register, EWTN – 7/21/20
Notre Dame study examines ‘everyday’ Americans’ attitudes toward abortion – America Magazine – 7/16/20
Churches Are Building Housing Developments ‘in God’s Back Yard’ – Bloomberg CityLab – 7/13/20
Being Catholic Is Hard Work – Iowa Catholic Radio – 3/24/20
Social norms of mask-wearing – WBIR – 7/8/20
Coronavirus Concerns – WBIR – 3/12/20
Outreach to the Unaffiliated (Documentary) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) – 4/21/20
Calm and Fear – WBIR – 3/9/20
#MeToo | Harvey Weinstein’s conviction doesn’t mark an end to the global movement – WBIR – 2/24/20
Has denying Communion lost its political luster?
Religion News Service – 11/5/19
They Solemnly Swear Their Wedding Will Ditch Tradition
Wall Street Journal – 8/6/19
“On Technology, Twitter, Responsibility, Social Movements, & Social Change” – The Human Show Podcast 64 – 6/30/19
“To Stay in Your Church/Denomination” – You Have Permission Podcast – 6/10/19
“Rise of the NONES” with Dr. Tricia Bruce – Holy Heretics Podcast, Season 3 Episode 10 – 3/19/19
“Mass shootings and the loss of public space” – WBIR – 8/5/19
“Why Are Congregations so Divided?” – Religion for Breakfast (Youtube series) – 8/1/19
Study: Americans say politics are literally making them sick, lose sleep
WBIR – 8/26/19
Mass shootings and the loss of public space
WBIR – 8/5/19
Why Are Congregations so Divided?
Religion for Breakfast (Youtube series) – 8/1/19
Nostalgia and the Circle of Life
WBIR – 7/20/19
“Parish and Place: Making Room for Diversity in the American Catholic Church, with author Tricia Bruce” – New Books Network Podcast – 4/24/19
“Snapshot of Religion in the U.S.” – World Spirituality Podcast (Unity Online Radio) – 4/24/19
“The ‘Nones’ – Change in religious affiliation and organization” – Mere Fidelity Podcast – 4/18/19
Notre Dame destruction felt worldwide
WBIR – 4/16/19
Social media amplifies hate
WBIR – 3/18/19
“Cultural Catholics” – First Things Podcast – 3/29/19
“Ep. 123: Tricia Bruce on Not Shying Away from the Hard Stuff – How Do You Write?” – 2/28/19
JOMO Week: Experts say technology can be like a dopamine hit
WBIR – 2/20/19
Generations Week: Breaking down stereotypes, trends and the biggest moments of each living generation
Greatest/Silent Gen | Baby Boomers | Gen X | Millennials | Gen Z
WBIR – 2/10/19 – 2/14/19
“Violence as entertainment”
WBIR – 1/27/19
What are the reasons for immediate gratification?
Press Plus Fact News – 1/17/19
“American Youth and Religion” – The Measure of Everyday Life (podcast/radio show) – 1/13/19
“Why Dioceses Need to Support Struggling Latino Churches” – America – 12/13/18
Why are we at each others’ throats? Healing polarization in our church
National Catholic Reporter – 11/30/18
“Catholics Answer ‘Call To Action’ On Social Justice Issues” – Texas Public Radio, “The Source” – 11/8/18
Study: Americans say politics are literally making them sick, lose sleep
WBIR – 8/26/19
Mass shootings and the loss of public space
WBIR – 8/5/19
Why Are Congregations so Divided?
Religion for Breakfast (Youtube series) – 8/1/19
Nostalgia and the Circle of Life
WBIR – 7/20/19
Notre Dame destruction felt worldwide
WBIR – 4/16/19
Social media amplifies hate
WBIR – 3/18/19
JOMO Week: Experts say technology can be like a dopamine hit
WBIR – 2/20/19
Generations Week: Breaking down stereotypes, trends and the biggest moments of each living generation
Greatest/Silent Gen | Baby Boomers | Gen X | Millennials | Gen Z
WBIR – 2/10/19 – 2/14/19
Violence as entertainment
WBIR – 1/27/19
What are the reasons for immediate gratification?
Press Plus Fact News – 1/17/19
Synagogue Shooting: Explaining Hate Crimes
WBIR – Knoxville – 10/29/18
Why do thrill seekers enjoy being scared? [The Sociology of Fear]
WBIR – Knoxville – 10/29/18
“The Culture of Instant Gratification” – Press TV – Iran – 10/10/18
“Nones” like it not: Survey finds most religious-nonaffiliated disagree with dogma – Aleteia – 8/19/18
Religion and Support for the Death Penalty
WBIR – Knoxville – 8/10/18
“Old churches find new life beyond religion” – WBIR – Knoxville – 7/25/18
“As traditional parishes decline, ‘personal parishes’ find new interest” – National Catholic Reporter – 7/12/18
MC’s Tricia Bruce receives grants, faculty fellowship to support research
Maryville College Newsroom – 7/10/18
Bishops adopt ‘pastoral response’ for Asian, Pacific Island Catholics
Catholic News Service – 6/14/18 [Cited as “a team of social scientists”]
Story also appears in National Catholic Reporter (6/14/18) and Crux (6/15/18)
What Is It Like to Move to Knoxville?
Greater Knoxville Business Journal – June 2018
#MeToo and the Arrest of Harvey Weinstein – WBIR – Knoxville – 5/25/18
“Millennials and News Consumption” – WBIR – Knoxville – 5/10/18
“Maryville College students gather to memorialize Parkland victims” – WBIR – Knoxville – 3/14/18
“Congregational Acceptance of Gays and Lesbians” – WBIR – Knoxville – 2/28/18
“Support for legalized marijuana rises as TN lawmakers debate medical cannabis – WBIR – Knoxville
– 2/27/18
“Survey: More Tennesseans identifying as not religious” – WBIR – Knoxville – 2/27/18
“Hundreds of East Tenn. students walk out of class after school shootings – WBIR – Knoxville 2/23/18
“Commitment, controversy from evangelical Catholic movement” – San Francisco Gate – San Francisco – 2/10/18
An evangelical Catholic movement inspires commitment, stirs controversy
Philadelphia Inquirer – Philadelphia – 1/12/18
Trump hanté par le harcèlement sexuel
Tribune de Genève – 12/12/17
Maryville College sociology professor sees impact of culture in recent sexual harassment revelations
The Daily Times – Maryville – 12/4/17 [Front page story]
Maryville College Professor Publishes Book about Diversity in the Church
Highland Echo – Maryville – 10/11/17
Catholic Community Life on the Wane?
National Catholic Register – 10/4/17
Changing the parish to help keep unity in a changing Church
Crux News – 8/1/17
Making Parishes Personal
Crisis Magazine – 7/25/17
Making parishes more personal by making personal parishes
Crux News – 7/13/17
Pope Francis’ Speech to U.S. Congress
Knoxville Daily Times – 9/25/15
“PEW survey of religious aspects of Christmas” – WBIR – Knoxville – 12/19/17
“Trump hanté par le harcèlement sexuel” – Tribune de Genève – 12/12/17
“#MeToo movement leads social change” – WBIR – Knoxville – 12/6/17
“Maryville College professor applauds ‘Silence Breakers’ as Time’s Person of the Year” – WATE
Knoxville – 12/6/17
“Allegations of Workplace Misconduct: What Happens Next” – The CW – Knoxville – 12/5/17
Maryville College sociology professor sees impact of culture in recent sexual harassment revelations
The Daily Times – Maryville – 12/4/17 [Front page story]
“Culture of Harassment: How Do We Move Forward” – WBIR – Knoxville – 11/29/17
“Halloween Costumes and Cultural Appropriation” – WATE-Knoxville – 10/31/17
“#MeToo as Flash Activism” – WBIR – Knoxville – 10/16/17
“Catholics and the Church Make Parishes Personal” (Author Interview – Parish and Place) – WUOT/NPR Knoxville Affiliate – 10/12/17
“The Partisan Divide” – WBIR-Knoxville – 10/6/17
“The American ‘Multiverse’” Panelist on “Dialogue” with Brandon Hollingsworth, WUOT / NPR – 9/6/17
“Fewer Americans Saying ‘I Do’” – WBIR-Knoxville – 8/1/2017
“Polarization” – NPR-Knoxville – 11/1/2016
“Conversation with Tricia Bruce” – Daily Theology Podcast – 10/6/2016
“Reasons for Religious Non-Affiliation” WBIR-Knoxville – 8/24/2016
“Religion and Everyday Behavior” WBIR-Knoxville – 4/19/2016
“Gender and Religion” WBIR-Knoxville – 3/31/2016
“Religion in East Tennessee” Panelist on “Dialogue” with Brandon Hollingsworth – WUOT / NPR – 12/3/2015
“Pope Francis’ Speech to U.S. Congress” – Knoxville Daily Times – 9/25/2015
“Pope Francis’ Speech to U.S. Congress” – WLVT-Knoxville – 9/24/2015
“Pope Francis’ Visit to the United States” WBIR-Knoxville – 9/23/2015
“Catholic Connections” WBIR-Knoxville – 9/3/2015
“Target to move away from gender-based signs” WATE-Knoxville – 8/12/2015
“Gender-neutral labeling” WBIR-Knoxville – 8/11/2015
“Target takes down gender signs” WVLT-Knoxville – 8/10/2015
“Decline in Marriage Rates” WBIR-Knoxville – 6/3/2015
“Millennials Lower Rates of Childbirth” WBIR-Knoxville – 5/5/2015
“The Changing Roles of Fathers” WBIR-Knoxville – 3/17/15
“Rise of the Singles” September 2014. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Changing Role for Fathers” June 2014. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“LGBT Right Employees in the Workplace” May 2014. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Religiosity in East TN” April 2014. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“‘Shotgun’ Cohabitations.” January 2014. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Gender and Halloween Costumes” October 2013. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Rise of Single Fathers.” July 2013. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Immigration Reform.” March 2013. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.” January 2013. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Rise of the ‘Nones.’” October 2012. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Cohabitation and Childbearing.” July 2012. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Women in the Workplace.” July 2012. Sociology Expert, WBIR-TV Live at Five, Knoxville, TN.
“Occupy Wall Street.” September 2011. Sociology Expert, WATE-TV, Knoxville, TN.
Tricia C. Bruce, PhD 