Welcome to CAPTivated! In this teaser episode hosts Hanna Sistek, Sage Goodwin, and Julius Freeman at Purdue University’s Center for American Political History, Media, and Technology (CAPT) are joined by CAPT Director Professor Kathryn Cramer Brownell, to introduce their new podcast. They chat briefly about who they are, what they do, and why they’re making this podcast: to help listeners understand what’s wrong with our media, how we got here, and what we can do about it.
In upcoming episodes they’ll pick the brains of researchers, journalists, technologists, and other experts to provide listeners with tools and insights to help rethink how we engage with the media that shapes our lives. They’ll explore everything from disinformation and polarization to AI and the death of local journalism. Tune in every other week for new episodes!
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This podcast is part of CAPT’s efforts to encourage open and diverse intellectual exchange. The ideas presented by individuals on the podcast are their own and do not represent Purdue University, which adheres to a policy of institutional neutrality.
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