What American History Teaches us about Political Communication, with Dr. Ben Epstein
Social Media and Politics
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What Is the Next Kind of Disruptive Technology?
The radio was the first time you could hear live simultaneous information and entertainment from coast to coast. Having your leaders talk to you, especially during times of crisis, is far more personally meaningful than reading their speeches in the next day's newspaper. And that's what the instant and very tangible sense of listening to the radio brought to so many people.
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