S2E5. What Makes Something Newsworthy?

The media is a "big amorphous blob" that is both intimidating and captivating. Power and politics plays a critical role in the evolution of news media and the kind of news we get access to. As an independent student newspaper, The Medium is also a part of this system. Unintentional, nuanced, and complex dynamics of politics play into our decision-making processes, just like it does for big media. Join us for a conversation with Aroni Sarkar, The Medium's Opinion Editor, Aya Yafaoui, the Ear to the Ground Columnist and previous Opinion Editor, and George Wootten, political science professor at UTM, about what makes something newsworthy. ABOUT GEORGE WOOTTEN Professor Wootten is a political science lecturer and has been a sessional lecturer at UTM for about 15 years. His academic interests revolve around political communication with an emphasis on blame and blame avoidance. In his free time, he listens to heavy metal music and likes to cook. Wootten advises that when roasting a turkey, before you cut into it, make sure to let it rest for as long as you cook it. Otherwise, the turkey will be dry, and not very appetizing. CONNECT WITH THE MEDIUM Visit our website Join our discord Follow us on Instagram