Tag Archives: news

Will the Democratization of Information Destroy the Democracy?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Personally, I want to celebrate the democratization of information, but I may have overlooked how scoundrels and profiteers would use it. Continue reading →

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What were Sean Spicer and Kellyanne Conway doing amidst the enemies of the American people?

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Ken Dowell

The President and the Press, the First Amendment in the First 100 Days, a Newseum event. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Tuesday, April 28, 1942

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Anxious for news from the war fronts, Americans turn to their radios. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Music, Sports, News and More Music

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Ken Dowell

When FDR made his 1941 ‘Day of Infamy” speech, 79% of American homes listened on radio. Continue reading →

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The State of The Nation at 150

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Review of the 150th anniversary issue of The Nation Continue reading →

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Post Disruption Local News and Why It Matters

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The continuing search for a business model that supports local news. Continue reading →

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WashPo’s Baron: The Future of News is About Entrepreneurs and Ideas

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron tells FIU students “nothing is more important than ideas.” Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at Social Media Week – Journos With Their Ear to the Ground

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Ken Dowell

If you attended a panel discussion with the title “From Headlines to Hashtags” you might expect to find a group of media types talking about how social has become a key distribution platform, about how they promote themselves and their … Continue reading →

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