12 episodes
National Agenda University of Delaware Center for Political Communication
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From policy debates to election outcomes and social discourse, the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication continues to track the impact of what can best be described as a revolution in political communication.
Through innovative research and public outreach, the CPC invites students and the community to examine why and how political communication impacts our society. The National Agenda program invites Washington insiders, journalists, politicians, scholars, and media figures to discuss the most important political issues facing Americans today. We turn the mic toward the students themselves with the Speak Up! Audio Essay contest.
As political communication has evolved from sound bites on the nightly news to candidates speaking directly to voters with rapid-fire tweets, the CPC is equipped and prepared to tackle issues in the moment, which is more essential now than ever before. We invite you to explore the CPC website (www.cpc.udel.edu) and learn more about how the CPC tackles difficult topics while connecting with the students and the community.
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Gun Violence
David Isenberg is a University of Delaware senior majoring in media communication and minoring in sport management. In "Gun Violence," David says progress isn't possible unless we work together and listen to each other. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?"
The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices. -
Algorithms Gone Mad
Max Sierzenski is a University of Delaware junior majoring in interpersonal communication and biology. In "Algorithms Gone Mad," Max explains how and why media organizations are in the business of stirring up anger. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?"
The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices. -
Anger in Perspective
Richard Plotzker is an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute student at the University of Delaware. In "Anger in Perspective," Richard offers a historical and biological perspective on anger in America. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?"
The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices. -
Globalized Rage
Ryan McLoughlin is a University of Delaware senior majoring in international relations and minoring in political communication. In "Globalized Rage," Ryan describes his growing disillusionment with the state of American democracy. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?"
The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices. -
Gun Violence And Teens
Kaitlyn Sill is a University of Delaware freshman majoring in communication. In "Gun Violence and Teens," Kaitlyn describes the fear students must live with each day they decide to go to school. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?"
The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices. -
Powerlessness and Anger
Sara Tideman is a University of Delaware junior majoring in art history. In "Powerlessness and Anger," Sara says young people are denied a voice on issues and policies that affect them. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?"
The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.