Social media changes, Promoting civic dialogue

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A social media expert joins us to explore how the platforms are changing and where users have shifted. Then, we preview an upcoming conference discussing how to promote political conversation between opposing viewpoints.

Featured in this Show

  • Changes in social media usage, social media apps

    How and why people use social media platforms are beginning to change, in addition to the actual social media apps people are using. An expert joins us to talk about the changes and provide analysis on the growing trends.

  • How to revitalize civil discourse in Wisconsin

    Civil discourse has turned decidedly uncivil in a lot of American politics. Two UW-Madison journalism professors join the show to talk about how to revitalize it, and to preview their conference “Renewing Civic Life in Wisconsin.”

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Steve Noll Guest
  • Mike Wagner Guest
  • Lew Friedland Guest

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