We talk with an advertising professor about the way media covers epidemics and pandemics, from the H1N1 virus to the novel coronavirus. Then a political scientist joins us to discuss economic assistance that may be coming as part of the Small Business Administration.
Featured in this Show
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How The Media Covers A Pandemic: A Look At 2009's H1N1 And COVID-19 In The News
The novel coronavirus outbreak has dominated the news since February as the number of cases increases and governments issue guidelines to help slow the virus’s spread. But how does the coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak compare to the H1N1– or “swine flu” — outbreak? We discuss how media coverage has changed and what it could mean for the future.
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What's Happening With The Small Business Administration
A deal between Congress and the White House could be reached soon to allocate more money to the Small Business Administration. We talk to a political scientist about what’s happening with the SBA and why some lawmakers are raising concerns over which businesses have qualified for help.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Elizabeth Dohms-Harter Producer
- Glen Nowak Guest
- David Canon Guest
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