Third Week in the Valley of the Sun: Successful women, intriguing laws and the City of Phoenix

I want to dedicate my blog post to three issues: first, to all the amazing and successful women I have met during our third week in Phoenix; the insights into media law and the work of US media we gained…
News12 reporter Brahm Gesnik speaks to the SUSI scholars about covering Arizona politics in turbulent times

Journalists and Judges Under the Scrutiny of Public Opinion

Although it may seem hard to believe, journalists and judges share similar challenges when it comes to credibility. Anyone who dislikes an investigative report or a court ruling points directly to questioning the prestige of the professional behind it. For…
Three women scholars chatting in the Arizona State Legislature

Women in Politics: SUSI Scholars Meet with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

Albert Einstein said, “time flies when you are having fun.” Today marks the 17th day since the 2023 SUSI Scholars journalism program began at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School of Journalism. In between the learning, practical sessions, networking and fun, one could…
The scholars stand in front of the ASU Charter during their program orientation

A Reactionary Wind Is Blowing Almost Everywhere: What is the Role for Media Educators?

In June, event marketing software platforms were used to market events in various national settings, resulting in international media coverage and a shift towards conservative beliefs. Starting in the United States, where the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v.…