Revisiting Political Convention Coverage with Heather Hendershot, Author, When the News Broke: Chicago 1968 and the Polarizing of America

19/08/2024 1h 35min

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Join Michael in his updated discussion with historian Heather Hendershot in a discussion of her book When the News Broke: Chicago 1968 and the Polarizing of America, which revisits the TV coverage of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago; a pivotal moment in American history when the notion of a liberal biased media became mainstreamed and nationalized.This discussion will also focus on the upcoming Democratic National Convention and what to look for in the coverage of the 2024 presidential election.BIOshttps://communication.northwestern.edu/faculty/heather-hendershot.htmlAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy