

S5E11: Gashed Hull: Broadcast Democracy: Markus Prior
Nov 28, 2023
Markus Prior, Princeton Professor, discusses the architecture of public media and how it affects politics. They explore the evolution of technology, the rise of broadcast television, the emergence of cable news networks, and the challenges of identifying political interest. They also discuss whether voters are willing to bear short-term costs for long-term benefits, using the example of addressing climate change.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Presumptions of Baby Boomers about the World
03:04 • 7min
The Rise and Impact of Broadcast Television
09:58 • 21min
Measuring Television Audiences and the Emergence of Cable News Networks
31:07 • 13min
The Challenges of Identifying Political Interest
44:01 • 20min
Exploring the Willingness of Ordinary People to Bear Short-Term Costs for Long-Term Benefits
01:04:10 • 2min
Unexpected Findings and Gratitude
01:05:59 • 2min