On Music in the U.S.

On Music in the U.S.

The WPI fellowship is not only about being immersed in the U.S. media landscape, nor is it just about deep discussions on business models, threats to democracy, polarization in the United States, or the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the profession....
ChatGPT and Journalism:  Adapting to Evolving Technology

ChatGPT and Journalism: Adapting to Evolving Technology

The impact of technology on journalism can be both exciting and worrisome. The emergence of chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, such as ChatGPT, promises to change the way news is reported, distributed and consumed. According to Jim Brady, vice...
Is it time to say ‘enough’ to the co-dependent  relationship between the media and Donald Trump?

Is it time to say ‘enough’ to the co-dependent relationship between the media and Donald Trump?

Seven hours after being arraigned on charges for his alleged role in coordinating hush-money to payments to a porn star and falsifying business records, former President Donald Trump gave a 21-minute speech on primetime radio and TV on April, 4. Fox News and CNN...
“Changing the Media Diet: How Traditional News Outlets  Compete with Social Media for Young Americans’ Attention”

“Changing the Media Diet: How Traditional News Outlets Compete with Social Media for Young Americans’ Attention”

Seventy-one percent of Americans between ages 16 to 40 get their daily news from social media, according to the Media Insight Project. The survey was conducted between May 18 and June 8, 2022, and showed about a third of respondents get their news each day from...
Insights from Environmental Journalists: Climate Change, Farming, and Diverse Voices

Insights from Environmental Journalists: Climate Change, Farming, and Diverse Voices

Agriculture and environment reporters from Iowa share the challenges of covering the politically sensitive topic of climate change, and how it impacts the state’ communities and people’s daily...