Show 749: U.S Reaction to China Hacking & Mad Med

Posted by on May 30, 2014 in Season 7, Show Log (pre-insight) | Comments Off on Show 749: U.S Reaction to China Hacking & Mad Med Guest; Professor Paul Levinson Topic: A mix of interesting topics from China hacking to Mad Men to media monopolies.
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Show 748 5.25.14: The Legacy of the Smothers Brothers & More with Dave Bianculli

Posted by on May 23, 2014 in Season 7, Show Log (pre-insight) | Comments Off on Show 748 5.25.14: The Legacy of the Smothers Brothers & More with Dave Bianculli Topic: The Smothers Brothers Legacy in TV Satire Guest: Critic and professor Davie Biaculli Dave and I debate the pros and cons of the current season of “Louie” and discuss the legacy of the Smothers Brothers who paid the price for social satire on CBS in the 60s.    
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Show 746: 5.11.14 Dangers to Journalists

Posted by on May 10, 2014 in Season 7, Show Log (pre-insight) | Comments Off on Show 746: 5.11.14 Dangers to Journalists Guest: Rem Rieder, Media Editor USA Today Topic: Reporters in physical danger, Bloomberg’s move into political journalism and a resurgence at the Washington Post.
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Show 745 5.4.14: Politico Media Issue

Posted by on May 4, 2014 in Season 7, Show Log (pre-insight) | Comments Off on Show 745 5.4.14: Politico Media Issue Guest: Dylan Byers, Media reporter and blogger for Politico.com Topics: White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the Poltico media issue and the CBS news crew detained in Ukraine.
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Show 744 4.27.14: Major News for Streaming TV

Posted by on Apr 27, 2014 in Season 7, Show Log (pre-insight) | Comments Off on Show 744 4.27.14: Major News for Streaming TV Topic: Major news for streaming TV Guest: Dr. Paul Levinson Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University This past week, major events have happened which will impact the way TV is delivered and watched. The US Supreme Court case pitting the broadcast networks and Aereo, an FCC reversal regarding net neutrality and the video fast lane and a new deal between HBO and...
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Show 743: 04.20.14

Entertainment Consumption in the Middle East

Posted by on Apr 18, 2014 in Season 7, Show Log (pre-insight) | Comments Off on Show 743: 04.20.14

Entertainment Consumption in the Middle East Guest: Everette Dennis, Dean of Northwestern University in Qatar Topic: A new survey from Northwestern University Qatar gives us a rare glimpse into the entertainment preferences of people using media in the Middle East and North Africa.
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