media analysis

The New America Foundation's Media Policy Initiative just issued a report on the media ecosystem in Philadelphia. Through the report they explore the work of MMP and the future of journalism in the city. Full report available at the NAF blog.

By: Joshua Breitbart

"Infection in our Health Care System," an hour-long investigation by Media Mobilizing Project (MMP) into the local impacts of the healthcare crisis, premiered May 18 on PhillyCAM, the new public access cable station serving the people of Philadelphia.

The show is the first episode of MMPTV and it bears both the grandeur and flaws of any new ambitious undertaking. For an issue that has dropped off the media radar since passage of federal health care reform, however, the report adds new perspectives and elevates the public discussion.

"How do we build upon the existing infrastructure to develop a strong powerful and prepared progressive media echo chamber that has the capacity to respond effectively to these kinds of attacks?"

In this latest installment of the Song Breakdown --- a recurring feature on PSU's radio show On Blast--- Zakia Royster and Candace Carter analyze the real messages in the song "One More Drink" by Ludacris featuring T. Pain. Candace & Zakia break down Ludacris' lyrics and end up talking about men, women, alcohol, drinking and driving, sex, and self-esteem. You've probably heard it on the radio a few dozen times, now listen to what youth have to say about the song's meaning.