Russo is an expert on how politics is expressed in the media, religion and politics and the influence of the Catholic Church on the American political process in particular.

A former contribitor to CBS News, Russo provided analysis for CBS during the papal transitions in 1978 and 2005.

He can be reached through e-mail at mrusso@stmarys-ca.edu and can be reached at (925) 376-1619 or on his cell phone at (925) 586-1219. For assistance in reaching the professor, or with another news topic, please contact Director of Media Relations Mike McAlpin at 925-631-4222 (office), 925-878-9535 (cell) or by email at mdm5@stmarys-ca.edu.