What's Going On Here?

Hayley Minogue and Caleb Phelps
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Each episode of What Are We Doing Here? focuses on a different aspect of the communication/media landscape and how everyday citizens can navigate an often confusing landscape.

Episodes

  1. 11/03/2024

    Politics & Family Holidays

    Breaking: Election Day is a few days away, and the holidays are a few weeks after. Bad dad joke, we know. But what's not a joke is the pressure you can feel navigating conversations around the dinner table during the holiday season. In the last episode of season 1 of the What's Going On Here podcast, we give practical tips to build healthy conversations while passing the mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving.

  2. 10/27/2024

    How Framing is Influencing the 2024 Presidential Election | ep05

    Framing exists in all areas of human interaction but is perhaps most evident in our current run-up to the 2024 presidential election. In this episode of the What's Going On Here podcast, Hayley and Caleb discuss the framing from both candidates and how they are using it to get voters to the polls on November 5th.

  3. 10/13/2024

    How Do Conspiracy Theories Affect My Understanding of the News? | ep04

    Conspiracy theories abound in our modern media diet, but how do they affect our understanding of the world around us? This is the question we tackle in this week's episode of the what's going on here podcast.

  4. 09/22/2024

    What is the October Surprise? | ep03

    What is the October Surprise, and what is its role in the modern political climate? In this episode, Hayley & Caleb break down whether the October Surprise is relevant or an outdated play in 2024.

  5. 09/12/2024

    Breaking Down Misinformation v. Disinformation | ep02

    The media landscape in America can be difficult to navigate. Even more difficult is when we encounter misinformation and disinformation in traditional news outlets and social media. In this episode, Hayley and Caleb discuss practical steps you can use to ensure you are filtering your news and taking a moment to think through the quality and accuracy of your information diet.

  6. 09/05/2024

    What is THE MEDIA? | ep01

    A common phrase people will use or hear when discussing an issue in society is "the media". What do they mean when they use that term? And is there a difference between traditional and modern media outlets? What about local, state, regional and national level? These are the questions we explore in ep01 of What's Going On Here?

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Each episode of What Are We Doing Here? focuses on a different aspect of the communication/media landscape and how everyday citizens can navigate an often confusing landscape.

Information

  • Creator
    Hayley Minogue and Caleb Phelps
  • Years Active
    2024
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hayley Minogue and Caleb Phelps
  • Show Website
    What's Going On Here?