Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Amanda Sturgill. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amanda Sturgill or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Riots or Rights? How Media Shapes Your View of Protests

22:00
 
Share
 

Manage episode 490583812 series 3508916
Content provided by Amanda Sturgill. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amanda Sturgill or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever wonder why the same protest looks peaceful on one news channel and chaotic on another? In this episode of UnSpun, Dr. Sturg looks at how media coverage frames public demonstrations. Learn about the "protest paradigm," explore how journalists' choices shape your perception, and discover real-world examples from Black Lives Matter to historic marches in Birmingham and Occupy Wall Street.

๐Ÿ” What you'll learn in this episode:

  • How media framing can turn peaceful demonstrations into perceived threats
  • Why dramatic images of violence dominate headlines
  • Real-world examples from global protests and what media gets wrong (and right!)
  • Practical tips on how YOU can critically evaluate protest coverage

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  continue reading

77 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 490583812 series 3508916
Content provided by Amanda Sturgill. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amanda Sturgill or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever wonder why the same protest looks peaceful on one news channel and chaotic on another? In this episode of UnSpun, Dr. Sturg looks at how media coverage frames public demonstrations. Learn about the "protest paradigm," explore how journalists' choices shape your perception, and discover real-world examples from Black Lives Matter to historic marches in Birmingham and Occupy Wall Street.

๐Ÿ” What you'll learn in this episode:

  • How media framing can turn peaceful demonstrations into perceived threats
  • Why dramatic images of violence dominate headlines
  • Real-world examples from global protests and what media gets wrong (and right!)
  • Practical tips on how YOU can critically evaluate protest coverage

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  continue reading

77 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play