EPISODE · Oct 10, 2024 · 46 MIN
What is Happening to Our Media, and Should You Care? - Dr Ursula Cheer
from Raising the Bar Christchurch 2024 · host Raising the Bar
Professor Ursula Cheer, a media law expert at the University of Canterbury, explores the essential role of professional journalism in democracy and how online communication and social media have disrupted traditional news models. As news outlets close and audiences shift to social media, issues of trust, truth, and the government's role in promoting public interest content come into focus. She examines these challenges and their impact on journalism today.
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Professor Ursula Cheer, a media law expert at the University of Canterbury, explores the essential role of professional journalism in democracy and how online communication and social media have disrupted traditional news models. As news outlets close and audiences shift to social media, issues of trust, truth, and the government's role in promoting public interest content come into focus. She examines these challenges and their impact on journalism today.
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