Stephen Wittek

Join Stephen Wittek, a Carnegie Mellon University professor specializing in the origins of news culture from Elizabethan England. He discusses how theatrical plays, especially those by Shakespeare, shaped modern news norms and public discourse. Wittek highlights the transformation of news dissemination, the impact of censorship on artistic expression, and the playful critiques of news in satire. He also explores how emotions in theater influence today's public conversations, advocating for inclusivity and diverse voices in modern media discussions.