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  • Framed and Filtered: The Media's Hidden Influence

    Framed and Filtered: The Media's Hidden Influence
    2026/03/04
    About the Host:Mo Frand is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County planning to transfer into an engineering program. This episode was produced as part of coursework in Mass Communication. Mo is passionate about understanding how media affects public thought and aims to be part of a future where facts matter more than spin.Sources Featured in This Episode:Happer, Catherine, and Greg Philo. “The Role of the Media in the Construction of Public Belief and Social Change.” Journal of Social and Political Psychology, 2013.https://jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/jspp/article/view/4761/4761Willer, Robb. “Violence by Protesters Can Lead the Public to Support Them Less, Stanford Sociologist Says.” Stanford Sociology, 2018.https://sociology.stanford.edu/news/violence-protesters-can-lead-public-support-them-less-stanford-sociologist-saysRogers, Adam. “The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of This Dress.” Wired, 2015.https://www.wired.com/2015/02/science-one-agrees-color-dress/Music Credit:Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. www.joshwoodward.com
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    5 分
  • The Social Shift: How Online Platforms Changed Everything

    The Social Shift: How Online Platforms Changed Everything
    2026/02/18
    About the Host:Emmanuela Badjoko is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County majoring in Mass Communication. She is passionate about media history, digital culture, and the role of platforms in shaping public opinion. This episode reflects her curiosity about how technological shifts influence the way we consume and understand information.Sources Featured in This Episode:Lule, J. (2023). Understanding Media and Culture in the 2020s: An Introduction to Mass Communication (3rd ed.). FlatWorld.Music Credit:Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. www.joshwoodward.com
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    4 分
  • Scroll and Obey: The Rise of Algorithmic Persuasion

    Scroll and Obey: The Rise of Algorithmic Persuasion
    2026/02/04
    About the Host:Khadijah Kaffo is a General Studies major at the Community College of Baltimore County and plans to transfer into a Public Health program. With a growing interest in social health and media literacy, she uses this episode to explore how manipulative advertising and unregulated messaging impact public health and personal decision-making. Sources Featured in This Episode:Friedman, U. (2015, February 13). “How an Ad Campaign Invented the Diamond Engagement Ring.” The Atlantic.https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/02/how-an-ad-campaign-invented-the-diamond-engagement-ring/385376/Lule, J. (2023). Understanding Media and Culture in the 2020s: An Introduction to Mass Communication (3rd ed.). FlatWorld.Music Credit:Intro and outro music: “Soul Groove” by Josh Woodward. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. www.joshwoodward.com
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    6 分
  • Fear Her: The Rise of Women in Horror

    Fear Her: The Rise of Women in Horror
    2026/01/27
    About the Host:Yasmin Movahedi is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County majoring in Media Studies. Her interests lie in storytelling, feminism, and how media both shapes and reflects our understanding of gender. This episode is part of her ongoing exploration of genre, identity, and film.Sources Featured in This Episode:Clover, Carol J. Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror FilmFilms cited include: King Kong (1933), Psycho (1960), Halloween (1978), Carrie (1976), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Jennifer’s Body (2009), The Babadook (2014), Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019)
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    5 分
  • Lighting the Mood: How Cinematography Shapes Emotion

    Lighting the Mood: How Cinematography Shapes Emotion
    2025/11/19
    Kate discusses lighting theory, emotional tone, and insights from award-winning lighting designer Jules Fisher, showing how a small shift in color or contrast can dramatically change how we feel when we watch a movie.About the Host:Kate Slone is majoring in Unmanned Aircraft Systems at the Community College of Baltimore County and plans to pursue a degree in Digital Media. Her goal is to combine aerial photography and cinematography to create dynamic visual storytelling. This episode reflects her fascination with how visual techniques like lighting affect emotion and viewer experience.Sources Featured in This Episode:BroadwayWorld. “Jules Fisher Biography.” https://www.broadwayworld.com
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    4 分
  • Film Festivals!

    Film Festivals!
    2025/11/12
    Gary explores how these festivals differ, the kinds of films that premiere at each, and why they play such an important role in the film industry and global culture.About the Host:Gary is an engineering major at the Community College of Baltimore County. His goal is to become a mechanical engineer developing greener energy solutions for a sustainable future. A love of travel and global culture inspired his exploration of international film festivals for this episode.Sources Featured in This Episode:Knispel, Diane. “A Brief History of the Sundance Film Festival.” Park City Museum, 17 Jan. 2024. https://parkcityhistory.org/a-brief-history-of-the-sundance-film-festival/.“The History of the Festival.” Festival de Cannes. https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/the-festival/the-history-of-the-festival/
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    4 分
  • Cinema Ethics in Grey Gardens

    Cinema Ethics in Grey Gardens
    2025/10/29
    Through critical analysis, Aiden explores how money, fame, and style choices can distort truth and harm documentary subjects, raising questions about filmmakers’ responsibilities when telling real people’s stories.About the Host:Scott is a General Studies major at the Community College of Baltimore County with aspirations in zoology and conservation. Scott applies film analysis skills from Movies: History & Art (MCOM 150) to examine ethics in media — one of the class discussions that left a lasting impression.Sources Featured in This Episode:Swan, N. (2020, May 12). Money changes everything—or does it? Considering whether documentaries should pay to play. International Documentary Association. https://www.documentary.org/feature/money-changes-everything-or-does-it-considering-whether-documentaries-should-pay-play
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    5 分
  • Know It All - The Truth About Influencer Marketing

    Know It All - The Truth About Influencer Marketing
    2025/04/23

    Did you know the influencer industry is worth a staggering $250 billion? In this episode of Know-It-All, host Meg Hamilton breaks down the booming world of influencer marketing. Learn what it really means to be an influencer, the key differences between micro-, macro-, and mega-influencers, and why brands are investing big in social media personalities. Plus, we uncover how much influencers are actually making—from thousands per post to surprising monthly earnings. Whether you're an aspiring influencer or just curious about the hype, this quick episode gives you the inside scoop.


    About the Host:

    Meg Hamilton is a Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) freshman majoring in Communications. Passionate about creativity and media, Meg aspires to build a career where storytelling, content creation, and marketing intersect. This episode was produced as part of a project for her Digital and Social Media Marketing class, taught by Professor Beth Baunoch. Meg chose to explore the world of influencer marketing because of its rapidly growing impact and the fascinating dynamics behind how influencers operate and earn.


    Sources Featured in This Episode:

    • Essentials of Social Media Marketing by Michelle Charello (Stukent Publishing, 2020)

    • “How Much Do Influencers Make?” by Emma Kumer and Rachel Lerman, The Washington Post (Dec. 22, 2023)
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    • EdifyApp: Essentials of Social Media Marketing
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    5 分