Protecting the next generation: Australia’s bold social media ban for minors
Culture . Health . Media . Opinion piece . Politics . SocietySocial media have become an integral part of daily life, especially among young people.But what happens when access to these platforms begins to deeply influence our self-perception?Australia has decided to tackle this issue head-on by banning the use of social media for those under 16. This measure raises crucial questions about the mental health of
Europe’s Dance with Extremism: Romania’s Presidential Elections Are a Warning
Controversy . Extremism . Media . Politics . Romania . SocietyPolitical extremism in Europe is no longer subtle, it’s out in the open. From far-right regimes in Hungary and Poland to the radical-left populists in southern Europe, extremism has gone mainstream. Economic instability, social divides, and distrust in traditional politics have left voters scrambling for answers, no matter how dangerous. And Romania, is no exception.
Mister Manich of Thairath
Media . Politics . SocietyMister Manich (มานิจ สุขสมจิตร), senior editor of Thairath, one of the biggest newspaper publishers in the country, is also an invited lecturer to many classes across the country, with a position in Media Constitution Drafting Committee, spanning over six decades, offers invaluable insights into the evolution of the Thai media landscape, as well as in
Keep learning, stay creative: An interview with a journalism college student about working as an intern at a radio station
MediaFor college students majoring in journalism or communication science, it seems that only studying courses in the university is always not enough. Internships seem to be more and more important and have become an important way to improve professional skills and job competitiveness. Lorena Wang is a sophomore student in LMU, majoring in communication science.
Try It Out
MediaOn Tuesday, my uncle asked me a question: what is your plan for the master’s degree and future job? aaaaaa I froze for a moment. For a long time, I always categorized myself as someone who had a clear goal for both study and working career. However, perplexity seized me from time to time. There
Interview with MBN news reporter Hyebin Park
Media . SocietyIn an era where the media landscape is rapidly evolving, understanding the intricacies of how major news organizations operate and the challenges they face is crucial. This interview with Hyebin Park, an experienced reporter from MBN, delves into the main activities of the network, the pivotal role of the social affairs department, and the essential
The Journey to Find Her Audience: Jan Wan-Ju
MediaInvestigative journalism today faces significant challenges but also demonstrates unprecedented influence. ‘Paper Trail Media’ in Germany and ‘The Reporter’ (報導者) in Taiwan are two outstanding examples showcasing the potential of this field. Founded in 2022, Paper Trail Media is an investigative startup based in Munich. Its founders are journalists who have participated in major international
The importance of PR for the Umweltinstitut of Munich
Climate Change . Media . SocietyI had the opportunity to interview Jurek Vengels, working in the public relations office of the Umweltinstitut as a campaign planner . We will come back to his studies and previous works which led him to the Umweltinstitut, after which we will focus on the work led by the PR team and the obstacles they
“Journalism shouldn’t be gatekept”: An interview with Antonia Franz, Süddeutsche Zeitung’s podcast journalist
Media . Politics . UncategorizedAntonia Franz is a German journalist focusing on audio content, such as podcasts and radio. She got her journalism training at Deutsche Journalistenschule, as well as doing an exchange period in Finland at the University of Helsinki while studying politics and law in Munich. She has done multiple internships, i.e. at Bayerischer Rundfunk and Süddeutsche
Interview with a South Korean Journalist Myeongwoo Kim
Media*This interview was conducted in Korean on July 17th, 2024 and then was translated in English. Hyunjin Yi: Thank you for joining me today. Could you please introduce yourself to our audience? Mr.Kim: Thank you for having me. My name is Myeongwoo Kim, and I am a journalist working for TV Chosun in South Korea.