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CJMD Spotlight: Public opinion in U.S. broadcast news

In this Spotlight by the UW Center for Journalism, Media, and Democracy, Dr. Kathleen Beckers discusses how public opinion is portrayed in U.S. broadcast news: Social and political issues make up the lion’s share of news coverage, drawing individuals’ attention to public opinion and policy implications of these issues. However, in recent years, public opinion … Read More

CJMD Presents a Conversation with Jorge Ramos

Journalism + the U.S. Presidential Election Monday, October 26, 2020 The 2020 U.S. Presidential election is fast approaching. The work of independent journalists in helping audiences understand the stakes of the moment has rarely been more important. To help make sense of this crucial moment, we hosted a virtual conversation with Jorge Ramos. The renowned … Read More