On Monday’s lecture we discussed different persuasion principles— one of which was authority. That made me wonder: where’s the line between recommending a product because you’re getting paid to do so, v. because of your profession. how has that blurred line harmed consumers in the past? #UWJ201 #309

Today in lecture we discussed different types of mis- and disinformation. One example was fake newspapers sent to dissuade voters from supporting Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates. When this happens, what steps do these candidates make to correct this — and how effective are they?
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On 3/17,we discussed structural biases. Given that many of these factors stem from the usual functions of the media,I’m curious if the agenda-setting goals of a source influence the newsworthiness of specific articles, ultimately perpetuating the cycle of structural biases once again.
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On 3/1, we talked about how tv acts as an equalizer between those with lower v higher education. I wonder if other forms of media should adopt similar practices to raise the overall political knowledge of citizens, since we need a better way to communicate with the less informed.
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Yesterday we talked about infamous advertising failures and it got me thinking about Ben & Jerry’s current strategy which highlights civil rights awareness. What do you guys think the distinguishing factor is that determines a company like Pepsi’s failure and Ben & Jerry’s success? #UWJ201 #309

I think the power of framing is severely underscored in our democracy. I question whether it’s even possible to report an issue fully unbiased and unframed as a reporter, since we all have our own biases that often go unnoticed. Moreover, would such reporting even be beneficial? #UWJ201 #309

After reading, “Attention as a Valuable Resource” I learned how attention to news can be affected by several factors. My question is, how can we make sure we are investing time into news worth our while when these factors that affect our attention are often beyond our control? #UWJ201 #309

After reading “Consequences of Horse Race Reporting” I’m curious why news outlets continue to prioritize the coverage of politicians’ strategies and their performance over information on their stance towards actual public policies even when it hurts their reputations. #UWJ201 #309

After reading, “What makes Wisconsin Swing” I question whether news outlets have a responsibility to report information in a way that is easily digestible to democrats and republicans alike. Of course democrats won’t watch Fox News if they are being outright insulted. (and vise versa). #UWJ201 #309

After reading this article I wonder whether there is accurate proof of these fact checkers suppressing right-leaning content. And if so, would addressing this favoritism have been a more effective solution? #UWJ201 #309
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