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Hot Media with Bob Mann examines the hottest media controversies and the hottest new content in mass media. Bob Mann, the creator and host, is Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Caldwell University in New Jersey. He is also a veteran broadcaster. Mann and his guests will not just discuss news and political coverage but movies, TV shows and sports coverage.
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Host Bob Mann talks with Rem Rieder about the outlook for journalism in 2020. Rem is former media columnist for USA today and Editor of American Journalism Review. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Widener University. The coverage of impeachment, the election and global wars are discussed.
Host Bob Mann discusses the power of documentary films with respected producers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno. They also talk about the content of the Bongiorno trilogy about social conditions in Newark, New Jersey. Mann later says goodbye to the Newseum in Washington DC which is about to close. It's a spectacular museum dedicated to American journalism.
The topic of this episode is the anti-media tone of the new Clint Eastwood movie "Richard Jewell." Host Bob Mann speaks with Emmy-Award-winning journalist and professor Hagit Limor of the Society of Professional Journalists about the negative portrayal of reporter Kathy Scruggs. Mann does a commentary on the 2019 political message in the 1996 period piece about the innocent security guard who became a suspect in the Atlanta Olympic bombing.
Hot Media with Bob Mann premieres in less than one month! This new series examines the hottest media controversies and hottest new content in mass media. Bob Mann, the host and creator is Professor of Communication at Caldwell University in New Jersey. He's a veteran broadcaster who hosted a media-issues talk show for a decade at Sirius XM. This promo gives a brief overview of the show.
Even people who have faithfully followed the news are now actively avoiding at least some of it. Researchers say that feelings of helplessness, concerns for mental health and burn out are among many potential factors. In this episode, host Bob Mann talks about "news avoidance."
Brilliant satirist Jon Stewart has been taking a lot of flack for his alleged "bothsidesism" when commenting on the Presidential election. In this episode, Bob discusses satire with Professor Paul Levinson. Later in the episode, Bob talks about the SAG Award winners.
The February 2024 episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features an interview with TV critic David Hinckley about the legacy of The Sopranos. The series started the Platinum Age of TV 25 years ago. Bob also comments on Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show for the election year, the brilliant satire "American Fiction" and a NY Times piece on the crisis facing the news business.
The January 2024 edition of Hot Media with Bob Mann features two interesting segments. Bob and guest Len Klatt discuss the life and legacy of TV producer Norman Lear. Later in the episode, Bob and journalism expert Rem Rieder talk about the challenges of covering the '24 Presidential election.
The December episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features two topics. Bob discusses the top holiday movie releases with guests Ryan Rolandelli and Chirs Mann-Nelson. In his monologue, Bob talks about the major strike victory for SAG-AFTRA and the ratification of the contract.
Hot Media with Bob Mann is back. The podcast series is now monthly. In the Season 5 premiere episode (November 2023), Bob talks about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Emmy Awards. The interview portion features Professor Paul Levinson. Bob and Paul discuss the pros and cons of AI as well as the role artificial intelligence plays in the media.
First in a series of Hot Media episodes examining the Oscar contenders. Bob's guests are film editor Ryan Rolandeli and Movie Quiz host Chris Mann-Nelson. This episode features Tar, Everything Everywhere All the Time, The Whale and The Fabelmans.
There are many fascinating movies, books and TV shows about versions of history which could have been. From the "feel good" lessons of "It's a Wonderful Life" to the terrifying "The Man In The High Castle," this theme makes us ponder both regrets and miracles. On episode 415 of "Hot Media," Host Bob Mann and his guest, Professor Paul Levinson, talk about Paul's upcoming online presentation about this subject. Bob and Paul also discuss the latest news coverage, Twitter and old-time top-40 radio.
Self-inflicted damage. That's what happens when leaders make a bad situation worse because of poor communication. Some CEOs don't possess the media skills needed to minimize the damage. On episode 414 of "Hot Media" host Bob Mann and guest Steve Adubato discuss communication strategies which can help leaders to "own" the mistakes made by the organizations they run. Dr. Adubato is a well-know TV anchor for WNET and NJPBS. He is an author, lecturer and motivational speaker.
Holiday movies bridge the generation gap. Most classic films are timeless but some age better than others. On Hot Media #413, Chris Mann-Nelson, host of The Movie Quiz and Len Klatt, a media executive and producer, talk with host Bob Mann about both traditional and non-traditional Christmas films.
Hot Media episode 412 focuses on the top news stories of 2022. Bob's guest is veteran journalist and professor Rem Rieder.
Rudolph, Frosty and Charlie Brown may have the best Christmas specials of all time, but regular TV sitcoms and dramas have also produced great holiday memories. On Hot Media #411, host Bob Mann and guest Len Klatt discuss great episodes from Seinfeld's Festivus to Downton Abbey and many more.
Enough is enough! The reinstatement of Trump, mistreatment of employees and potential security issues make my association with Twitter untenable. I deactivated my Twitter account on this episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann. My guest is Professor Virginia Rich, Associate Dean of the School of Business and Computer Science at Caldwell University. Professor Rich, who is also an attorney, explains the parameters of the First Amendment and the tough decision to tweet or not to tweet.
A lot is at stake in this midterm election. How has the news media performed in the run-up and the aftermath of the vote? On Hot Media episode 409, host Bob Mann and guest Rem Rieder discuss the coverage.
Elon Musk claims he won't allow Twitter to become a "hellscape." Musk's actions in his first days as owner of the social media giant contradict that statement. What will it mean to democracy now that Twitter is run by a self-described "free speech absolutist?" Host Bob Mann and guest Paul Levinson discuss the Twitter situation.
Major League Baseball's most important games are being played during these weeks. Only four teams are still standing. Episode 407 of Hot Media is about TV's coverage of October baseball. Host Bob Mann and guest Gabe Honig (sports TV producer and show runner) discuss every aspect of the coverage. Why don't fans get to hear their local announcers? Why are so many channels and networks involved? What have been the biggest moments so far?
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