Un-American
National debates, international takes: In Un-American, I invite experts from abroad to share their perspectives on U.S.-related issues and to add new angles to inherently American conversations.
Hosted by Kai Schnier
Music by sam_o.b
Artwork by The Aliens
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Un-American
Elections as Entertainment: The Commodification of Political News
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British-Australian media studies scholar Toby Miller talks about the symbiosis of entertainment and politics, the role of U.S. mainstream media in turning elections into sports and the influence of capital on news reporting.
Music by sam_o.b
Artwork by The Aliens
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