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Supreme Court weighs consequences for internet provider liability, record labels in copyright dispute

Supreme Court weighs consequences for internet provider liability, record labels in copyright dispute

by Avigna Ramachandran and Katareena Roska | Dec 2, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices pressed counsel for the music industry and internet providers on secondary copyright liability in oral arguments on Monday.  The case, Cox Communications Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, focuses on whether internet service...
Trump and Harris harness niche podcasts to woo independent voters

Trump and Harris harness niche podcasts to woo independent voters

by Erica Schmitt | Oct 22, 2024 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — In the final weeks before Election Day former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are turning to nontraditional media platforms to reach key voter groups crucial to their campaign strategies. While these approaches have proven...
Listen: Exploring the media’s role in today’s polarized politics

Listen: Exploring the media’s role in today’s polarized politics

by Meaghan Downy, Charlotte Ehrlich, Maria Heim and Aidan Johnstone | Mar 25, 2024 | Campaign 2024, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As digital platforms redefine news consumption habits, several outlets face challenges in maintaining trust from partisan audiences. The internet and social media have intensified sensationalism and polarization.  With Super Tuesday results setting...
LISTEN: Assessing cable news coverage of Ukrainian conflict

LISTEN: Assessing cable news coverage of Ukrainian conflict

by Zachary Kessel | Mar 16, 2022 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Public faith in mass media has reached an all-time low over the past few years. With coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine boosting program ratings, cable news networks have an opportunity to shore up their credibility in the eyes of the American...

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