A new sci-fi fiction podcast in the style of old radio adventure serials! Equipped with only her communicator ring, robotic arm and quick wit, Connie Cosmos fights all manner of fearsome foes. Join Connie and all her equally compelling friends as they tangle with the great galactic evil of Zander Zar. Can our heroes stop evil and still find their way back home to Earth? Find out on the exciting first season of Connie Cosmos!
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Out of the Echo Chamber: Conversations on Trust, Media and Democracy examines the effects of media on democracy. Join Jonathan Rothwell, principal economist for Gallup, in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, for in-depth conversations with leading scholars on how to restore a more civil and trustworthy media environment.
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Emergent Order in a Disrupted Era: A Conversation With Neil Chilson
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How does emergent order guide communities in times of disorder and misinformation? Neil Chilson, expert on technology policy at the Charles Koch Institute and former chief technologist with the Federal Trade Commission, joins the podcast to discuss emergent order and the role it plays in online societies. Hear insights from his upcoming book — to b…
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Rethinking Freedom When the Internet Is Everywhere: A Discussion With Laura DeNardis
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The world’s relationship with the internet has changed in the face of the global pandemic. But how would the internet behave if humans suddenly vanished from Earth? How would robots, surveillance cameras and servers react? Professor Laura DeNardis of American University takes on these questions and more as she shares insights from her book, The Int…
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Bias in Commercial Search Engines: A Conversation With Safiya Umoja Noble
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Should we be skeptical of the content returned by search engines like Google? How are people in various communities represented, and how does big tech’s reliance on ad money distort the information they provide? Professor Safiya Umoja Noble, co-director of the UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry, joins the podcast to shed light on search engi…
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How AI Has Changed the News: A Conversation With Nick Diakopoulos
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How much of our news is computer-generated? Northwestern University Assistant Professor Nick Diakopoulos discusses his new book, “Automating the News: How Algorithms are Rewriting the Media,” and shares insights on how AI is shaping the future of news media. While technologies like bots and targeted templates are used in both editorial and business…
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Our heroes are imprisoned on Zandar Zar’s warship! With the clock ticking towards Zar’s terrifying weapons being unleashed, can our heroes get free and find a way to stop this maniacal madman?! Find out today on the thrilling season one finale of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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Captured and imprisoned by Zandar Zar, an unconscious Connie Cosmos remembers a time years ago. What happened to her on Faymar and what strange connection do they all share? Find out the dark origins of it all on today’s enlightening episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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The wedding is foiled but all is not well! With robots dispatched to the ship, Connie and friends rush to save Riley Rocket in time! Can they save her and figure out the fiendish plan of their long time foe?! Find out on today’s exciting episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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Social Media and Internet Law: A Discussion With Kate Klonick
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Kate Klonick of St. John’s Law School joins the podcast to discuss the quality of information found on social media, how to deal with inauthentic information online and how social media platforms govern user-posted content. Klonick also discusses technology’s anchoring role in fostering an informed and engaged society, as well as the areas where la…
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Episode 10 - A Traditional Earth Ceremony
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Aurora has Connie cornered, and Betty is being fitted for a forced walk down the aisle! Will Kaylux finally force his false fiancé to say “I do”?! Find out on today’s exciting episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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Zeal has been suspended, King Kaylux has Betty, and Connie is clueless where he has taken her! Can Connie find Betty before she is forced to become Mrs. Kaylux?! Find out on today’s exciting episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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Connie and crew are getting the most unpleasant hug of their lives! A giant space squid has wrapped itself around the rocket! Can our heroes break free of this celestial cephalopod?! Find out on today’s episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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Zandar Zar has shown up for dinner! Can Connie Cosmos stop him and protect her family and friends?! Find out on today’s episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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The rocket is falling apart, forcing Connie Cosmos to go home for repairs. Can Connie survive an embarrassing visit with her parents?! Find out on today’s episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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The Professor’s destructive and dangerous experiment has been unleashed upon the planet! Can Connie Cosmos and friends save the village and escape this large lethal lizard?! Find out on today’s episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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Our heroes had just escaped the warship of the former King Kaylux. Only to be snatched out of space by a mysterious tractor beam! What fate awaits our heroes as they plunge to the planet below?! Find out on today’s episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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Connie and Princess Currie are adrift in space! Betty was saved by a mysterious stranger! Can Connie survive and make it to Betty before she has to flee with her new rescuer? Can Riley have the ship ready in time?! Find out on today’s exciting episode of Connie Comos!By J. Derek Howard
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Connie Cosmos is trapped over a perilous pit of Plasma! With King Kaylux’s daughter Princess Currie watching her, can she escape and save Betty before Kaylux tries to marry her? Find out on today's episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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The first episode of our new sci-fi fiction podcast in the style of old radio adventure serials! Connie Cosmos is cornered by the deadly leader of Zandar Zar's army, Aurora. Can she escape, save her best friend Betty Binary and the mining colony? Find out on today's episode of Connie Cosmos!By J. Derek Howard
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A new sci-fi fiction podcast in the style of old radio adventure serials! Equipped with only her communicator ring, robotic arm and quick wit, Connie Cosmos fights all manner of fearsome foes. Join Connie and all her equally compelling friends as they tangle with the great galactic evil of Zander Zar. Can our heroes stop evil and still find their w…
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Local News: Public Good or Private Enterprise? Danielle Coffey, Howard Husock, Chris Lewis and Penelope Muse Abernathy
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Policymakers, academics and journalists explore the policy implications of the local news crisis: how do we confront a news landscape in which local journalism is supported by a constellation of founding sources? Hear the live recording of Knight-Gallup’s recent policy discussion and report launch event in Washington, D.C.…
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Mobilizing Hashtags to Change Societies: A Discussion With Sarah J. Jackson
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We often hear about how social media creates echo chambers, but it also brings people together to raise awareness about injustice and create political pressure to rectify it. Professor Sarah J. Jackson, of the University of Pennsylvania, shares insights from the upcoming book that she cowrote: #HashtagActivism: Networks of Race and Gender Justice. …
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Civil Discourse in a Divided Nation: A Conversation With David Plazas
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Motivated by the 2016 election discourse, David Plazas wanted a change, so he created Civility Tennessee, a campaign to restore faith in each other. In his research, Plazas found that Americans have a deep craving for renewing their sense of unity. In this episode, Plazas goes in-depth on how Civility Tennessee serves as an important tool for discu…
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The Decline of Community in Local News: A Conversation With Penelope Muse Abernathy
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The business model of the local news industry is broken. As the number of newspaper journalists continues to decrease, newspaper owners must be creative, disciplined and agile in seeking new revenue streams and ensuring that the quality of the stories they create are not affected by lack of resources. In this episode, Jonathan chats with Penelope M…
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How the Professionalism of Journalism Affects Trust: A Discussion With Yuval Levin
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In this episode, American Enterprise Institute scholar Yuval Levin discusses how the professionalization of American journalism has led to a lack of diversity in newsrooms and contributed to a loss of public confidence in the fourth estate. After years of standardization of good practices and commitment to ethics, seen as essential to the quality, …
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How TV Affects Politics and Education: A Discussion With Ruben Durante
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Economist Ruben Durante discusses his groundbreaking research on how the quality of TV entertainment consumed affects children’s IQ scores, their level of civic engagement and their voting preferences as adults.By All Gallup Webcasts
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The Politics of News Choice: A Discussion With Talia Stroud
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With seemingly endless options, how do people select their news sources? University of Texas at Austin associate professor and Director for the Center of Media Engagement Talia Stroud joins us to discuss Niche News: The Politics of News Choice — her new book that explores how people navigate today’s sea of news sources and the political implication…
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When Facts Change Opinions: A Discussion With Brendan Nyhan
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When consuming the news, people bring their biases with them. However, University of Michigan professor Brendan Nyhan and other scholars have found that facts can — and do — change people’s minds when presented under certain conditions. We discuss his research on how to create a more widely-shared understanding of reality and related topics.…
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Journalism vs. Propaganda: A Discussion With Yochai Benkler
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During the 2016 election season, many U.S. citizens were getting their news from organizations known to neglect professional journalistic standards. Harvard professor Yochai Benkler joins us to discuss Network Propaganda — a new book he has co-authored that examines how exposure to low-quality news during that election cycle was particularly preval…
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Trust in News: Ramesh Ponnuru and Sam Gill — Part 2
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Join us for part two as we continue our conversation with The National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru and Knight Foundation’s Sam Gill about their efforts to produce and encourage high-quality news. This is a follow-up to the May 2 panel in D.C. featured in part one.By All Gallup Webcasts
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Trust in News: Yamiche Alcindor, Ramesh Ponnuru and Sam Gill – Part 1
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How does our low-trust, polarized media environment complicate the practice of journalism? Gallup’s Jonathan Rothwell hosts a lively discussion with guests Yamiche Alcindor of PBS NewsHour, Ramesh Ponnuru of The National Review and Sam Gill of Knight Foundation about challenges facing those trying to restore trust in the news.…
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