Episodes

  • Media Literacy beyond understanding content; its role in social justice & empowerment

    Media Literacy beyond understanding content; its role in social justice & empowerment
    Jun 25 2024
    Newhouse researchers are studying media literacy, including how people consume, create & use media for social justice. The CODE^SHIFT 'Collaboratory' studies data & equity issues around media.
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    47 mins
  • How are media influencing teens and their sexual choices and behaviors?

    How are media influencing teens and their sexual choices and behaviors?
    May 28 2024
    New research by Newhouse School Advertising Professor Dr. Rebecca Ortiz sheds light on how teens are influenced by media when it comes to sexuality, expression and behavior, as well as other health issues.
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    29 mins
  • Can laughing at jokes and satire actually help bridge racial gaps and misunderstanding?

    Can laughing at jokes and satire actually help bridge racial gaps and misunderstanding?
    Apr 30 2024
    Dr. Charisse L'Pree and Prof. Luvell Anderson discuss how they break down comedy and satire to examine serious issues. Their work uses humor to inform about race, disability issues, the wealth gap and other topics, while giving teachers tools to use to effectively bring humor into the classroom.
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    49 mins
  • Loneliness Can Lead to Mental, Physical Health Issues: What PR Can Do

    Loneliness Can Lead to Mental, Physical Health Issues: What PR Can Do
    Mar 27 2024
    Newhouse School grad student links loneliness due to pandemic, political divisions with health problems, suggests how findings could shape PR public health campaigns.
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    42 mins
  • Can social media messages affect change in large organizations?

    Can social media messages affect change in large organizations?
    Feb 27 2024
    A Syracuse University researcher found social media led to change in how the Army responds to the public. The case study involved a missing female soldier's tragedy.
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    45 mins
  • How AI is manipulating media: benefits, threats & truth-seeking in AI

    How AI is manipulating media: benefits, threats & truth-seeking in AI
    Jan 31 2024
    Syracuse University professors studying AI in media share surprising thoughts about threats & benefits of the technology. Tools on the way can also help seek the truth.
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    46 mins
  • Students Get Real-World Film Experience Telling Untold Tales of WW II

    Students Get Real-World Film Experience Telling Untold Tales of WW II
    Dec 26 2023
    Syracuse University students work with World War II found on documentaries of untold personal stories from the great war. They get invaluable real-world experience.
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    30 mins
  • Marketing the Barbie Movie: Going Big Garnered Big Results

    Marketing the Barbie Movie: Going Big Garnered Big Results
    Nov 28 2023
    Newhouse Associate Dean Regina Lutrell and Research Assistant Carrie Welch examine the outsized marketing of the Barbie Movie. The success could shape future marketing efforts.
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    36 mins