Critical Media Literacy with Allison Butler, Ph.D

To support the show: 1. Subscribe on YouTube and hit that bell for notifications 2. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturyvitalism/ 3. Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturyvitalism 4. Sign up for the Patreon patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism This weeks conversation is with University of Massachusetts Amherst professor and author, Allison Butler Ph.D. In it, we talk about her work with critical media literacy and how learning it can improve our ability to navigate the deceptive media landscape of the 21st century. SHOW TOPICS - What is Critical Media Literacy? - How does power affect information dissemination - The effects of the profit motive in our media - The difference between pundits and reporters - What is a digital footprint? - Getting trapped in the algorithm - Finding quality independent journalism - Focusing on local news - Creating healthy boundaries for our media intake If you want to continue learning about critical media literacy, check out Allison's new book, 'The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People' and listen to some of her other podcast episodes!