Editors versus Algorithms
Reflecting on not so distant suffering at home and abroad in a moment of American state sponsored child abuse
The History of Virtualizing Touch
From electricity to vibration, haptic technology is changing the relationship between touch and media
The Election of Donald Trump and the Great Disruption in the News and Social Media
Pablo J. Boczkowski and Zizi Papacharissi’s introduction to Trump and the Media
Five Theses on Virtual Reality and Sociality
Understanding the implications of radically new experiences
Sean Hannity, Gayborhoods, and Running Tutus
Past Present Episode 128
In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the Sean Hannity phenomenon, battles over the “gayborhood,” and the popularity of running tutus.
Dark Times, Cultural Freedom and (the) Media
Reflections on The Inauguration of The Center for Media at Risk
Sinclair Broadcasting, Tony Robbins, and Early Admissions
Past Present Episode 126
In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the rise of Sinclair Broadcasting, life coach Tony Robbins’ dismissal of the #MeToo movement, and the fraught history of college early admissions.