Best Slasher Media Podcasts (2024)

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Episode 3 2:29:05

6h ago2:29:05

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Reports of an "Angel of Death" have the crew concerned.... Cast of Roseville Beach Calvin/Luc, played by Basil Wright: Twitter Dylan, played by Ian DePriest: Twitter William Proctor, played by Juicy Garland: LinkTree Noah, played by Matt Bartlett: LinkTree === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller The QueerXP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheQueerX…

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Alien Romulus (2024) 1:11:14

3h ago1:11:14

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Slashers Podcast: Alien: Romulus (2024) On this episode of Slashers Podcast, your hosts Mikey, Ade and Lance are diving into the highly anticipated installment of the Alien franchise—Alien: Romulus (2024). Directed by Fede Álvarez, this film returns the terrifying xenomorphs to the big screen with a fresh vision. We break down the movie's plot, cha…

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Amber Billey et al., "Inclusive Cataloging: Histories, Context, and Reparative Approaches" (ALA Editions, 2024) 38:55

35m ago38:55

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Filling a gap in the literature, Inclusive Cataloging: Histories, Context, and Reparative Approaches (ALA Editions and Core, 2024) provides librarians and catalogers with practical approaches to reparative cataloging as well as a broader understanding of the topic and its place in the technical services landscape. As part of the profession's ongoin…

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Gergely Gosztonyi, "Censorship from Plato to Social Media: The Complexity of Social Media’s Content Regulation and Moderation Practices" (Springer, 2023) 50:29

35m ago50:29

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In many countries, censorship, blocking of internet access and internet content for political purposes are still part of everyday life. Will filtering, blocking, and hacking replace scissors and black ink? This book argues that only a broader understanding of censorship can effectively protect freedom of expression. For centuries, church and state …

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In A Violent Nature (2024) 41:31

3h ago41:31

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Troy returns to visit White Pines and see how Johnny is adjusting to being an orphan. Oh, not well? Hope you like watching a guy take a walk, cause that's what you get on this one! Support the show Help support The Slasher Sanitarium by becoming a subscriber at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2181165/support Start your own Buzzsprout podcast or change y…

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BONUS AUDIO: Best/Worst Legacy Sequels with Adam Does Movies, Chatalbash Reviews, and The Horror Channel 2:04:56

23m ago2:04:56

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This is not a regular episode! This was a stream I did with Adam that I think works well enough to be a bonus for you podcast listeners. I am going to upload bonus audio here from time to time to give you guys more content! Enjoy! We go over our picks for best and worst legacy films. Movie sequels that came out over a decade after their originals. …

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Behind the Mic: How Danielle D’Orlando is Transforming Academic Audiobooks at Princeton UP 29:26

7h ago29:26

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Princeton University Press publishes some of the best books every year, racking up accolades and launching the careers of thousands of scholars. As an editor at the New Books Network and a frequent host, I love speaking with Princeton UP authors. A striking feature of many PUP books is the quality of writing. Their books are simultaneously detailed…

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Charlie's Angels (2000) Is Awesome! - Hack The Movies (Tony's Birthday Special) (#319) 1:06:03

1d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Tony was tricked into going to a cemetery while the girls take over the channel. See what Jess, Johanna, and Lauren Soda have to say about Charlies Angels from 2000. Is it garbage like some say or is it awesome? Tune in to find out!By Screenwave Media

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge - Part 2/8 of 40 Years of Freddy! 55:53

5h ago55:53

55:53

Here we are - the first sequel in the historic franchise! Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge! We dive into everything with the film including the recipe for a good sequel, the progression of Freddy and if Mark Patton is the very first scream king? #freddysrevenge #freddykreuger #markpatton #robertrussler #marshallbell #kimmyers #elmst…

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Marta Fijak and Artur Ganszyniec, "How and Why We Make Games" (CRC Press, 2024) 32:51

1h ago32:51

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How and Why We Make Games (CRC Press, 2024) delves into the intricate realms of games and their creation, examining them through cultural, systemic, and, most notably, human lenses. It explores diverse themes such as authorship, creative responsibility, the tension between games as a product and games as a form of cultural expression, and the myth …

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Sheri Chinen Biesen, "Through a Noir Lens: Adapting Film Noir Visual Style" (Columbia UP, 2024) 1:06:25

1h ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Shadows. Smoke. Dark alleys. Rain-slicked city streets. These are iconic elements of film noir visual style. Long after its 1940s heyday, noir hallmarks continue to appear in a variety of new media forms and styles. What has made the noir aesthetic at once enduring and adaptable? Sheri Chinen Biesen's Through a Noir Lens: Adapting Film Noir Visual …

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How True Is The Ed Wood Movie? - Hack The Movies (#318) 2:16:32

31m ago2:16:32

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's Ed Wood. It tells the story of the real life man that directed some of the worst films ever made. It explores his various romances and his friendships with people like Vampira, Criswell, and of course Bela Lugosi. But how true is this story? Tony and Angela are here to find out!…

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Episode 2 2:46:27

6h ago2:46:27

2:46:27

A mysterious note sends the crew on the adventure of their lives (literally). Cast of Roseville Beach Calvin/Luc, played by Basil Wright: Twitter Dylan, played by Ian DePriest: Twitter William Proctor, played by Juicy Garland: LinkTree Noah, played by Matt Bartlett: LinkTree === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller The QueerXP Patreon: https://www.pa…

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Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis, "Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier" (Vernon Press, 2023) 1:00:42

1d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped sci…

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Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) 1:16:20

2h ago1:16:20

1:16:20

In this episode of Slashers Podcast, hosts Ade, Mikey, and Lance dive into the 1999 teen thriller Teaching Mrs. Tingle. They discuss the film’s dark comedy, its take on high school pressures, and Helen Mirren's unforgettable portrayal of the ruthless Mrs. Tingle. With their usual wit and humor, the hosts explore how the movie blends suspense and te…

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Dr. Henry Lee: Evidence of Foul Play

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In this episode, we dive into the controversial career of forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee, exploring allegations that he may have fabricated or mishandled evidence in several high-profile cases. Did one of America's most famous forensic experts use his scientific credentials to help investigators in convicting two innocent men?…

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Hellraiser is STILL Terrifying! - Patreon Sample 35:27

1h ago35:27

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This is the pilot episode we did last year for our Patreon/YouTube Channel Member exclusive series "Bloodlines: A Hellraiser Show!" Obviously we started with the original film. The series was fun because my cousin Monica was terrified of Pinhead. You can watch every episode now for $2 by becoming a Patron or YouTube Channel Member. Don't feel like …

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Salma Siddique, "Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 1:06:15

4d ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960 (Cambridge UP, 2022) offers a new history of the partition. Based on previously unexamined archives and rare films, it investigates key questions around film production, partition and the provenance of the nation in South Asia: How did partition transform the dynamic and transcultura…

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Is Friday The 13th 2009 The BEST Slasher Remake? - Hack The Movies (#317) 1:25:24

10m ago1:25:24

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We finally made it to the final Friday the 13th movie. Ironically it's not one of the ones with "Final" in the title. The Platinum Dunes remake came out in 2009 and is considered to be one of the best remakes in the slasher genre. Tony, Jess, and Casey dive into this film and try to figure out what makes it so great.…

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Postscript: Harris, Trump, and the Politics of Presidential Debates 52:02

35m ago52:02

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In June, a presidential debated ended the candidacy of incumbent President Joe Biden. On September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump debated in Philadelphia and two flash polls done by CNN and YouGov declared Harris the winner. Political scientists know that debate wins don’t necessarily translate into November vi…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street: Part 1/8 of 40 YEARS OF FREDDY 1:20:02

23h ago1:20:02

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40 Years of “A Nightmare on Elm Street! “ Join us as we kick off our 8 part series covering the entire “Nightmare On Elm Street” Franchise . First off …the original. The masterpiece crafted by Wes Craven. Our first intro to Freddy Kreuger and the best final girl of the 80s! We lay the groundwork (like this film did ) as we start our journey into th…

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Steve Jones, "The Metamodern Slasher Film" (Edinburgh UP, 2024) 1:04:28

3d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

It is commonly proposed that since the mid-2000s, the slasher subgenre has been dominated by unoriginal remakes of "classics". Consequently, most original slasher films have been ignored by academics (and critics), leaving the field with a limited understanding of this highly popular subgenre. The Metamodern Slasher Film (Edinburgh UP, 2024) correc…

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What Is The Worst Crow Movie? - Hack The Movies (#316) 1:47:08

8d ago1:47:08

1:47:08

We reviewed the original Crow movie for it's 30th anniversary earlier this year. Now that the "remake" is out I thought it would be fun to look at ALL The Crow movies after the first one. Logan and Becca from Video Villa join me as we all try to figure out what the worst Crow movie is.By Screenwave Media

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Moonlight on Roseville Beach - Episode 1 3:04:42

12d ago3:04:42

3:04:42

We are BACK and kicking off Season 3 with all the queer chaos you've come to expect from us! We are playing Moonlight on Roseville Beach from R. Rook Studios. Roseville Beach is set in 1979, full of disco, sex, drugs, and occasionally some things that go bump in the night. Come join us for queer cosmic horror as we embark on our season premier! Cas…

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Michael Gavin, "Literary Mathematics: Quantitative Theory for Textual Studies" (Stanford UP, 2022) 54:53

4d ago54:53

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Across the humanities and social sciences, scholars increasingly use quantitative methods to study textual data. Considered together, this research represents an extraordinary event in the long history of textuality. More or less all at once, the corpus has emerged as a major genre of cultural and scientific knowledge. In Literary Mathematics: Quan…

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Pandamonium (2020) 1:02:03

4d ago1:02:03

1:02:03

In this episode of Slashers Podcast, your favorite horror hosts Mikey, Lance, and Ade dive into the chaotic, sort or sexy world of Pandamonium (2020), a horror-comedy that takes absurdity to a whole new level! Directed by M.J. Dixon, this low-budget indie flick features a killer dressed as a panda wreaking havoc on a corporate office party. The Sla…

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Baby Doe: An Afghan Abduction 55:38

4d ago55:38

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In this episode, we delve into the controversial story of U.S. Marine Joshua Mast, who adopted a young Afghan girl under questionable circumstances. Using the 2021 fall of Afghanistan and its ensuing chaos as a pretext, Mast navigated legal and ethical gray areas to carry out the adoption, sparking intense debate and legal battles.…

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Trevor Boffone, "TikTok Broadway: Musical Theatre Fandom in the Digital Age" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:02:06

5d ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Are you a musical theatre fan who loves TikTok? Or are you curious about how this social media app has changed musical theatre fandom - and even the concept of the musical itself? TikTok Broadway: Musical Theatre Fandom in the Digital Age (Oxford UP, 2024) takes readers inside the world of TikTok Broadway, where fans create, expand, and canonize mu…

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Ti West's X Trilogy - Hack The Movies Review Compilation 20:16

6d ago20:16

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Here is a compilation of reviews we did for Ti West's X trilogy. These were taking from various live episodes we aired.By Screenwave Media

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Is The Human Centipede 2 Worse Than The First? - Hack The Movies (#315) 1:08:44

7d ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Lauren is back in the studio to talk about the very controversial sequel to The Human Centipede. Human Centipede 2 tells the story of a man so obsessed with Human Centipede 1 that he decides to make one of his own. Is the film okay or is it way worse than the first? Watch and find out!By Screenwave Media

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Jordan Magnuson, "Game Poems: Videogame Design as Lyric Practice" (Amherst College Press, 2023) 35:18

9d ago35:18

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Scholars, critics, and creators describe certain videogames as being “poetic,” yet what that means or why it matters is rarely discussed. In Game Poems: Videogame Design as Lyric Practice (Amherst College Press, 2023), independent game designer Jordan Magnuson explores the convergences between game making and lyric poetry and makes the surprising p…

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Sarah Malanowski and Nicholas R. Baima, "Why It's Ok to Be a Gamer" (Routledge, 2024) 24:39

10d ago24:39

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If you enjoy video games as a pastime, you are certainly not alone—billions of people worldwide now play video games. However, you may still find yourself reluctant to tell others this fact about yourself. After all, we are routinely warned that video games have the potential to cause addiction and violence. And when we aren’t being warned of their…

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Chris Richardson, "Batman and the Joker: Contested Sexuality in Popular Culture" (Routledge, 2020) 54:44

10d ago54:44

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In Batman and The Joker: Contested Sexuality in Popular Culture (Routledge, 2020), Chris Richardson presents a cultural analysis of the ways gender, identity, and sexuality are negotiated in the rivalry of Batman and The Joker. Richardson's queer reading of the text provides new understandings of Batman and The Joker and the transformations of the …

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Did Alien Romulus Redeem The Franchise? - Hack The Movies (#314) 1:17:42

17d ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Alien: Romulus is here at last! It turns out it's an interquel, prequel, and sequel all at once! After a series of panned Vs. films and 2 polarizing prequel movies we have what is supposed to be a fresh start! Is it fresh? Or is it more of the same? Did it redeem the franchise? Join Prison Mike and I as we break the film down and find out.…

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The Green Room (2015) 58:35

11d ago58:35

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It's Monday, Goons, & this September join us for a new theme where your hosts choose #horror that coincides with their respective careers! First up is #crustpunk horror thriller #greenroom , aka Lance's pick, as we all know he's in several punk bands & can even play the banjo. Link in bio to listen! You can always find us on our social media: Insta…

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Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay 41:43

11d ago41:43

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In this episode of The Opportunist, we explore the bizarre case of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who posed as federal agents and infiltrated the highest levels of the U.S. Secret Service with astonishing ease.We delve into the duo's motivations, the extent of their deception, and the ramifications of their actions on national security.Tune in to…

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Wendy Salkin, "Speaking for Others: The Ethics of Informal Political Representation" (Harvard UP, 2024) 1:06:45

12d ago1:06:45

1:06:45

We are familiar with the idea of a formal representative, and perhaps the idea of a formal political representative readily comes to mind. Roughly, this is someone who has been selected by an official process to hold a political office where he or she is tasked with promoting, advocating, and speaking for a constituency. However, we are also famili…

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Mel Stanfill, "Fandom Is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture" (NYU Press, 2024) 48:29

13d ago48:29

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In their latest book, Fandom is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture (NYU Press, 2024), Mel Stafill highlights the importance of considering contemporary public culture through the lens of fan studies The Gamergate harassment campaign of women in video games, the “Unite the Right” rally where hundreds of Confederate monument supporte…

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Beth Driscoll, "What Readers Do: Aesthetic and Moral Practices of a Post-Digital Age" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 40:05

13d ago40:05

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What is reading? In What Readers Do: Aesthetic and Moral Practices of a Post-Digital Age (Bloomsbury, 2024) Beth Driscoll, an Associate Professor in Publishing, Communications and Arts Management at the University of Melbourne, explores this question by situating reading in a variety of contemporary social contexts. The book’s analysis engages with…

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Season 8 Premiere: Reviewing Summer 2024's Horror in theaters 54:02

13d ago54:02

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Welcome to season 8 of the pod! We dive into all the summer horror flicks we caught in theaters. We also officially announce our podding plans for the weeks and months to come!

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John V. Pavlik, "Journalism and the Metaverse" (Anthem Press, 2024) 41:15

16d ago41:15

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Journalism has been in a state of disruption since the development of the Internet. The Metaverse, or what some describe as the future of the Internet, is likely to fuel even further disruption in journalism. Digital platforms and journalism enterprises are already investing substantial resources into the Metaverse, or its likely components of arti…

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Did Caped Crusader really RUIN Batman? - Hack The Movies LIVE! (#313) 1:53:25

14d ago1:53:25

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Frank and Tony watched all of the new Batman series. Batman Caped Crusader is divisive to say the least. Some claims it ruined Batman and some of his characters? Is that true? Join us live to find out!By Screenwave Media

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Spawn (1997) Is Silly And Stupid! - Hack The Movies (#312) 1:39:30

17d ago1:39:30

1:39:30

Todd McFarlane's Spawn was a huge comic and toy line in the 90's. It only made sense that they would make a live action film. What we got was an over the top CGI special effects fest that's more concerned with being cool than telling a story. Despite that it is oddly faithful to the comics and has a lot deep cut references to the source material. S…

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David Xu: Toxic Workplace 45:59

19d ago45:59

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In this episode of “The Opportunist,” we explore the chilling case of David Xu, a seemingly ordinary engineer who attempted to poison his coworker with cadmium over a period of several months. We explore his twisted motives behind his actions and uncover the dark side of a workplace rivalry.By info@podcastone.com

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Yerkebulan Sairambay, "New Media and Political Participation in Russia and Kazakhstan" (Rowman and Littlefield, 2023) 59:24

18d ago59:24

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Dr. Yerkebulan Sairambay’s New Media and Political Participation in Russia and Kazakhstan (Rowman and Littlefield, 2023) confronts the sociological problem of the usage of new media (social media, the Internet, digital technologies, messaging applications) by young people in political participation. This book not only sheds light on the ways in whi…

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