What The Politics?! (WTP)

Political advertising is a serious business. But, the methods and content aren't always so serious. Between questionable ethics and the rise of technological tools, political advertisements are blurring the line between fair accusations to misleading attacks. Victoria and Emily are joined by Dr. Mary Brinson, a Political Scientist and Communications professor from the University of San Diego, to discuss the nature of political advertisements in modern-day elections.

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More about Dr. Brinson
Dr. Brinson currently teaches Research Methods, Media Processes and Effects, Introduction to Media Studies, Political Communication, and Gender Communication at the University of San Diego. As an instructor at St. Louis University, she also taught courses in Advertising, Mass Communication, and worked with the American Advertising Federation's student competition team. As a teaching assistant and an associate instructor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, she taught courses in Political Communication, Intergroup Communication, Media, and Intercultural Communication.

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What The Politics is a weekly podcast show dedicated to exploring issues that matter. Hosted by two journalists, each episode will explore topics trending in the political arena. This podcast will offer a bipartisan platform to the listener, supported with information by experts and enlightened by experiences of the average voter. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe and join the conversation!