This week in lecture, we talked about prior restraint. If journalists uncovered life-threatening information, do you think the government should be allowed to withhold it to avoid public panic, or should journalists publish it so the public stays informed? #UWJ201 #313

This week, we explored six principles of persuasion and viewed examples of how they’re applied. What are the advantages and possible drawbacks of each principle? How can journalists use them effectively? #UWJ201 #313

One of this week’s articles suggests that those who have the highest trust in the government are the least likely to believe in conspiracy theories. Do you think this still holds true in today’s political climate? Are we seeing a rise in conspiracy theory trends? #UWJ201 #313

In the review for the midterm on Wednesday, we went over the fact that algorithms can and will be biased. Will there ever be a point where algorithms and AI in general will be unbiased? #UWJ201 #313

In a recent lecture, Professor Wagner discussed how mass communion shapes relationships. He explained that sharing experiences, advice, etc, through media can shape interpersonal relationships. As digital spaces redefine connection, will mass communication foster healthy relationships? #UWJ201 #313

In a recent lecture, Professor Wagner explored "Objectivity and its Problems" in journalism. He discussed principles like fairness and neutrality but highlighted challenges such as bias. He introduced "Active Objectivity" and questioned whether traditional objectivity holds relevance. #UWJ201 #313

In a recent lecture, Professor Wagner explained the concept of "Agenda-setting". In his explanation, he spoke to the limits of agenda-setting, one of them being the public's lack of trust in the news. Will the practice of agenda-setting become a thing of the past in the near future? #UWJ201 #313

In a recent lecture, Professor Wagner explained a phenomenon that is, the fewer local newspapers the more polarized on the political spectrum the people of that area tend to be. How do we fix this issue and add more local newspapers to the ever-increasing digital news market? #UWJ201 #313

In a recent lecture, Professor Wagner explained how President Trump had a Hybrid Media campaign, using Twitter to increase his media coverage when his coverage decreased, Will "Hybrid Media Campaigns" become more prevent across political campaigns on both the left and the right? #UWJ201 #313