Barbie Zelizer

@bzelizer.bsky.social

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Raymond Williams Professor of Communication @asc.upenn.edu & Director @ascmediarisk.org

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · Nov 25

In her new book “How the Cold War Broke the News: The Surprising Roots of Journalism’s Decline,” Professor Barbie Zelizer traces journalism’s struggles today to norms developed during the Cold War:

How the Cold War Broke the News

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Nov 24

How can we practice radical hope in our research & writing? Music educator André de Quadros discusses this & more at our symposium next week. Register here: bit.ly/beyondendurance
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Promotional poster for the "Beyond Endurance: Reimagining Media Praxis" annual symposium, hosted by the Center for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, scheduled for December 4–5. The design features a stylized vintage computer monitor with red tiles dispersing from the screen, symbolizing digital media. The poster highlights keynote speaker André de Quadros on December 4 and interactive panels with artists, journalists, and scholars on December 5. Names of participants and a registration link are included.

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Oct 21

How do coordinated attacks on journalists actually work? Find out tomorrow at @us.theguardian.com columnist Arwa Mahdawi's colloquium at @asc.upenn.edu. Register here: bit.ly/kjsr6

An event poster with the title "Networked Incitement of the New Politics of Censorship" on October 22 at 12 in Annenberg School Room 500. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Media at Risk and the Department of Cinema and Media Studies

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Aug 20

American journalism has serious problems. But how did we get here? @bzelizer.bsky.social’s new book 📚 How the Cold War Broke the News📚 uncovers the surprising roots of journalism’s decline and offers a plan to make it better. Pre-order now: bit.ly/4mqcr68

book cover with a red background featuring four missile silhouettes. The title "HOW THE COLD WAR BROKE THE NEWS" is displayed in white capital letters at the top. Below the title is an image of a folded newspaper. The subtitle reads "The Surprising Roots of Journalism's Decline." At the bottom, the author's name "BARBIE ZELIZER" is written in white capital letters.

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · May 12

Don't miss our latest podcast episode with @miccenter.bsky.social 🎧✨ Chris Phan, @cmoy11.bsky.social and #NoArena organizers reflect on the power of youth organizing & community resilience: bit.ly/43dA61p

Vibrant and colorful entrace gate to Chinatown shot at an angle in Philadelphia, PA, USA, on a sunny Day - Backlight from Sun with Lens Flare; Letters translate "Philadelphia Chinatown". Podcast title: From Campus to Chinatown, Podcast date: May 9, 2025.

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Apr 28

Instagram reels don't follow territorial logic, even between people from so-called 'enemy' nations. Read Steering Committee member @h-tejas.bsky.social's opinion piece for @thequintindia.bsky.social to learn more: bit.ly/4iMFpuE @asc.upenn.edu

Pakistan’s War Fears, Told One Meme at a Time

Pakistani break the internet with hilarious memes: Pakistanis wake up every day wondering whether the war will break out, the memes allowing them to process these excess emotions, writes Tejas Harad.

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Apr 28

Our Undergraduate Fellows were honored with a standing ovation last week as they shared their award-winning journalism and research during a year of campus protest. @asc.upenn.edu @miccenter.bsky.social

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Apr 25

Yesterday, our visiting scholar @moyazb.bsky.social shared her phenomenal new short film 'You Just Watch & See' about the inspiring life of her cousin Dollie. Look out for 'You Just Watch & See' on this year's film festival circuit! @asc.upenn.edu

A group of people is seated in the audience in ASC room 500, with long wooden tables arranged in rows. Each person has a plate of food and a bottle of water or soda in front of them. The room has white walls, large windows on the right side, and a projector mounted on the ceiling at the front. Professor Sarah Jackson is holding a microphone and asking a question while audience members look at her.

Barbie Zelizer @bzelizer.bsky.social · Feb 21

Fabulous and insightful take on Emilia Perez by @valeproust.bsky.social. @asc.upenn.edu

Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Feb 21

An essential read ahead of the Oscars: Why the #EmiliaPérez movie gets it so wrong & what we should know about forced disappearances in Mexico. By steering committee member @valeproust.bsky.social. Read it here: bit.ly/413VwwS @asc.upenn.edu @bzelizer.bsky.social

This image shows a black card with the word "OSCARS" in white, featuring a stylized Oscar statuette integrated into the letter "A." The background is blurred but appears to show a grand auditorium with golden lighting, evoking the atmosphere of the Academy Awards ceremony.

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Media@Risk @ascmediarisk.org · Feb 21

Barbie Zelizer @bzelizer.bsky.social · Feb 5

Fantastic piece on Zelenskyy and journalism by @lizhallgren.bsky.social, steering committee member of @ascmediarisk.org and doctoral student at @asc.upenn.edu! Worth reading!