Communication Research Podcast: Recent Episodes

Communication Research Center

A production of the Communication Research Center at the College of Communication at Boston University. Presentations and interviews with communication researchers on new studies, developments in theory, and recent applications of research and theory.

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Maxwell McCombs presents a summary and forward-looking view of agenda-setting research. At the DeFleur Distinguished Lecture Series.

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A discussion of Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act.

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A colloquium presentation at the CRC focusing on the intersection of news and PR in Taiwan.

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A presentation on the increasing use of new and emerging media by public relations practitioners.

NOTE: Due to a technical error, there are some gaps in the recording of this podcast.

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Bill McKeen discusses the role of serendipity in his work as a journalist and author.

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The inaugural lecture in the Melvin DeFleur Distinguished Lecture Series. This lecture is also available on video.

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A colloquium presentation focusing on viewer enjoyment of arousing television content. When presented with arousing television content viewers watch more. But later they report less satisfaction for that viewing.

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Nancy Signorielli (Professor, University of Delaware) discusses the Cultural Indicators dataset, with a special focus on the role of women in television.