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PBS
When did the News Start?
We all have news cycle fatigue. If it’s not struggling to find reliable sources online, then it’s figuring out how to sift through the myriad of competing (and sometimes conflicting) headlines that roll across our TV screens, cell phones...
Curated Video
Exploring the Impact of Misrepresentation and Lies on Democracy and Media Accountability
The video discusses the prevalence of lying and misrepresentation in politics, highlighting how the media plays a crucial role in holding politicians accountable. It explores the historical context of lying in politics and the challenges...
Curated Video
Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented industrial and economic growth in the United States – but were the men at the helm captains of industry or robber barons out for their own?
Curated Video
Exposing a Government Secret: The Greenbrier Bunker
The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.
Religion for Breakfast
Do Journalists Understand Religion?
I recently attended Harvard Divinity School's "Symposium on Religious Literacy and Journalism." Scholars and journalists gathered together to brainstorm how to better prepare journalists when it comes to covering topics about religion....
Globalive Media
Beyond Innovation: Episode 2
A computer algorithm predicts ad popularity, China embraces blockchain technology and AI chat-bots offer top-notch customer care. Plus, Anthony and Michael speak with a media startup turning to technology to solve the journalism...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ed Madison - Newsworthy
Ed Madison, Ph.D. is a seasoned media professional with a 30 year track record as an executive producer/director, entrepreneur, and innovative educator. His multifaceted career in media and journalism began as a high school...
The Telegraph
Suzanne Moore on left wing puritanism
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has become the metropolitan elite it was always accused of being. In this week’s Off Script podcast Suzanne Moore joins Steven Edginton to discuss “trans ideology”, Labour’s prospects and freedom of speech.
Englishing
Lesson on DIRECT and INDIRECT SPEECH (He said he had understood my lesson.)
We use the direct speech when are speaking. But if we want to report what someone else said we have to use indirect speech. To do that, we go a tense back to report it. There is an exception to this rule: when we are reporting something...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Global Health Journalism - the Pulitzer Center
This week we return to bring you en episode on the importance of journalism in Global Health, featuring discussion with Emily Baumgaertner of the Pulitzer Center, and a talk with esteemed reporter and health-related journalist, Joanne...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Susan Campbell - Why Journalism Matters
Susan Campbell is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a widely-read newspaper columnist, and the author of three books. She has worked across the media landscape as an award-winning print journalist, a regular commentator on WNPR, and a...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Steve Yavner - Teachers Make a Difference - Dorothy Lamb
Steve Yavner is an assistant professor of journalism at Central Connecticut State University. He is a graduate of Williams College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He earned an MSEd from the University of Miami and a PhD from NYU....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jitu Brown - Teacher Make a Difference - Ms. Coleman and Ms. Johnson
Jitu Brown, National Director of the Journey for Justice Alliance (J4J) is a long-time community organizer born on Chicago’s south side. He is a product of Chicago’s public school system and is a proud parent and husband. Jitu...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
RuNett Nia Ebo - Teachers Make a Difference - Amaryliss Hawk
RuNett Nia Ebo, author of 8 chapbooks and 3 paperbacks of poetry and counting. Her signature poem is "Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black?" It is a contribution to Chicken Soup For the African American Soul. Ms. Ebo visits schools (all...
Oxford Comma
Five Journalism Skills Every Writer Needs to Know
We're not all journalists, but that doesn't mean we can't learn from their craft. This video will teach five journalism skills and techniques that have transformed my academic, creative, and informative writing.
Healthcare Triage
Dissemination: Get Out There and Strut Your Stuff!
Let's say you're in the habit of doing scientific research. Or maybe you're an expert in a field who can concisely and coherently discuss research. Disseminate! There are more avenues than ever before to make your voice heard, and share...
Independent Producers
Hebrew: An Evolving Language
Modern Hebrew is one of the two official languages of Israel. But for 1,700 years it wasn't spoken. This radio story describes how new words are added to the Hebrew language today. It also explores the history of Hebrew, its decline over...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Susan Campbell - Teachers Make a Difference - Richard Massa
Susan Campbell is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a widely-read newspaper columnist, and the author of three books. She has worked across the media landscape as an award-winning print journalist, a regular commentator on WNPR, and a...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Capitalism and the media: Can crowdfunding spare us from bad news?
Julia Cage warns that a media ravaged by market forces cannot serve democracy’s need for an informed citizenry.
The Guardian
The Daphne Project: 'Journalism was her life': Daphne Caruana Galizia's family speak out
Six months after the anti-corruption journalist was killed by a car bomb near her home in Malta, Caruana Galizia's husband and adult children speak for the first time about the day of her murder, her campaigning work and their fears for...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Phoebe Zerwick - Journalism
Phoebe Zerwick is an award-winning investigative journalist, narrative writer, and college professor. Her writing has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine; National Geographic; The Nation; the Winston-Salem Journal; and Glamour, among other...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Phoebe Zerwick - Teachers Make a Difference - Dick Blood
Phoebe Zerwick is an award-winning investigative journalist, narrative writer, and college professor. Her writing has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine; National Geographic; The Nation; the Winston-Salem Journal; and Glamour, among other...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Esther Wojcicki - Empowering Students
Esther Wojcicki, the head of Palo Alto High School’s journalism program and a distinguished visiting scholar at Stanford’s MediaX, speaks about the need for educators to empower their students by allowing them to lead, show what they can...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Steve Yavner - Why Journalism Matters
Steve Yavner is an assistant professor of journalism at Central Connecticut State University. He is a graduate of Williams College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He earned an MSEd from the University of Miami and a PhD from...