What is Happening to Our Media, and Should You Care? - Dr Ursula Cheer

10/10/2024 46 min

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Episode Synopsis

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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