Paper Tiger Television S01E02 · Natalie Didn’t Drown: Joan Braderman Reads The National Enquirer

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Joan Braderman critiques tabloid journalism through The National Enquirer, focusing on sensationalism and narrative construction

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1. 1 1. Herbert Schiller Reads The New York Times: The Steering Mechanism of the Ruling Class1981-01-01 · 30mMedia scholar Herbert Schiller analyzes The New York Times, examining how its structure and content shape political and cultural narratives.
2. 2 2. Natalie Didn’t Drown: Joan Braderman Reads The National Enquirer1982-01-01 · 30mJoan Braderman critiques tabloid journalism through The National Enquirer, focusing on sensationalism and narrative construction
3. 3 3. Stuart Ewen Reads The New York Post: Fantasy, Morality and Authority1982-01-07 · 30mStuart Ewen examines The New York Post, analyzing its presentation of morality, authority, and popular culture.
4. 4 4. Bill Tabb Reads U.S. News & World Report: Disrobing the Economy1982-05-26 · 30mEconomist Bill Tabb critiques economic reporting in U.S. News & World Report, focusing on how financial narratives are framed.
5. 5 5. Tuli Kupferberg Reads Rolling Stone: Always Smile When You Give ’em the Shaft1982-10-13 · 30mPoet Tuli Kupferberg analyzes Rolling Stone, examining its political positioning and cultural messaging.
6. 6 6. Martha Rosler Reads Vogue: Wishing, Dreaming, Winning, Spending1982-12-01 · 30mArtist Martha Rosler critiques Vogue, focusing on consumer culture, gender roles, and advertising imagery.
7. 7 7. Archie Singham Reads Foreign Policy: A Look at the Old Boy’s Network1983-05-04 · 30mArchie Singham examines Foreign Policy magazine, analyzing its perspectives on global power and elite networks.
8. 8 8. Joel Kovel Reads Life Magazine: It’s a New Life, Painting a Corpse1983-09-21 · 30mJoel Kovel critiques Life magazine, exploring how it constructs narratives of American life and social reality.
9. 9 9. Stanley Aronowitz Reads The New York Times: A Timely Look at Labor1983-09-22 · 30mStanley Aronowitz analyzes labor coverage in The New York Times, focusing on representation of workers and unions.
10. 10 10. Elayne Rapping Swoons to Romance Novels1983-09-23 · 30mElayne Rapping examines romance novels, exploring their themes, audience, and cultural significance.
11. 11 11. Richie Perez Watches Fort Apache: The Bronx1983-09-28 · 30mRichie Perez critiques the film Fort Apache, The Bronx, focusing on its portrayal of urban communities and policing.
12. 12 12. Patty Zimmerman Reads Variety: Hooray for Hollywood1984-06-20 · 30mPatty Zimmerman analyzes Variety, examining the film industry’s trade press and its framing of Hollywood.
13. 13 13. Pearl Bowser Looks at Early Black Cinema: The Legacy of Oscar Micheaux1984-06-21 · 30mPearl Bowser explores early Black cinema through the work of Oscar Micheaux, examining its historical significance.
14. 14 14. Renee Tajima Reads Asian Images in American Film: Charlie Chan Go Home!1984-06-22 · 30mRenee Tajima critiques representations of Asian Americans in film, focusing on stereotypes such as Charlie Chan.
15. 15 15. Marc Crispin Miller Reads Cigarette Ads: Lots More Ifs, Ands & Butts1985-01-01 · 30mMarc Crispin Miller analyzes cigarette advertising, examining persuasive techniques and cultural messaging.
16. 16 16. Jean Franco Reads Mexican Novelas: Adiós Machismo! Hola Maquilladora1985-01-03 · 30mJean Franco examines Mexican popular literature, analyzing gender roles and cultural narratives.
17. 17 17. Flo Kennedy Reads U.S. Press on South Africa: The Hair in the Milk1985-02-01 · 30mFlo Kennedy critiques U.S. media coverage of apartheid South Africa, focusing on omissions and framing.
18. 18 18. Noam Chomsky Reads The New York Times: Seeking Peace in the Middle East1985-06-01 · 30mNoam Chomsky analyzes The New York Times’ coverage of the Middle East, examining language and political framing.
19. 19 19. Thulani Davis Asks, Why Howard Beach?: Racial Violence and the Media1987-01-21 · 30mThulani Davis examines media coverage of racial violence, focusing on the Howard Beach incident.
20. 20 20. Donna Haraway Reads The National Geographic on Primates1987-01-22 · 30mDonna Haraway critiques National Geographic’s portrayal of primates, exploring scientific narratives and ideology.
21. 21 21. Born to Be Sold: Martha Rosler Reads the Strange Case of Baby S/M1988-01-01 · 30mMartha Rosler examines media coverage of a high-profile custody case, analyzing themes of commodification and morality.
22. 22 22. Fred Landis Reads The Washington Times: The Dark Side of the Moonie1989-01-01 · 30mFred Landis analyzes The Washington Times, focusing on its ownership and ideological influence.
23. 23 23. Protest + Education Can Equal Change (featuring Kathy High)1992-01-01 · 30mThis program documents activist strategies combining protest and education to promote social change.
24. 24 24. The Last Graduation: The Rise and Fall of College Programs in Prison1997-01-01 · 30mThe film examines the development and dismantling of higher education programs within U.S. prisons.
25. 25 25. Class Dismissed (featuring Howard Zinn and James Loewen)2004-01-01 · 30mHistorians Howard Zinn and James Loewen critique the teaching of American history, focusing on omissions and narrative bias.