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Finally, accountability for Tucker Carlson. But it’s only a start
Los Angeles Times

Finally, accountability for Tucker Carlson. But it’s only a start

Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that the Dominion disclosures demonstrate that Fox News has successfully focused on satisfying the existing needs and desires of a niche audience.

Records in Fox defamation case show pressures on reporters
ABC News

Records in Fox defamation case show pressures on reporters

Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that it would be useful for Fox News to make a clear statement that the news division has complete and total autonomy from the rest of Fox.

Mississippi banned ‘Sesame Street’ for showing Black and white kids playing
The Washington Post

Mississippi banned ‘Sesame Street’ for showing Black and white kids playing

According to Linda Simensky of the School of Arts & Sciences, there was a general feeling among 1960s TV executives that kids would watch anything that looked like it was for kids, leading them to not spend much money on programs.

Collection of voice data for profit raises privacy fears
ABC News

Collection of voice data for profit raises privacy fears

Joseph Turow of the Annenberg School for Communication says that consumer voices can be used to reveal a wealth of knowledge to companies, including height, weight, ethnicity, personality traits, and possible health issues.

How dark money fuels climate denialism
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse speaks at a podium in the Annenberg Public Policy Center

The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. 

How dark money fuels climate denialism

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court.

Marilyn Perkins

Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism
Politico.com

Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture.