Barbie Zelizer

In her new book “How the Cold War Broke the News: The Surprising Roots of Journalism’s Decline,” Professor Barbie Zelizer traces journalism’s struggles today to norms developed during the Cold War:

25.11.2025 19:46 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Promotional poster for the "Beyond Endurance: Reimagining Media Praxis" annual symposium, hosted by the Center for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, scheduled for December 4–5. The design features a stylized vintage computer monitor with red tiles dispersing from the screen, symbolizing digital media. The poster highlights keynote speaker André de Quadros on December 4 and interactive panels with artists, journalists, and scholars on December 5. Names of participants and a registration link are included.

How can we practice radical hope in our research & writing? Music educator André de Quadros discusses this & more at our symposium next week. Register here: bit.ly/beyondendurance
@asc.upenn.edu @bzelizer.bsky.social

24.11.2025 18:03 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

An event poster with the title "Networked Incitement of the New Politics of Censorship" on October 22 at 12 in Annenberg School Room 500. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Media at Risk and the Department of Cinema and Media Studies

How do coordinated attacks on journalists actually work? Find out tomorrow at @us.theguardian.com columnist Arwa Mahdawi's colloquium at @asc.upenn.edu. Register here: bit.ly/kjsr6

21.10.2025 17:46 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

book cover with a red background featuring four missile silhouettes. The title "HOW THE COLD WAR BROKE THE NEWS" is displayed in white capital letters at the top. Below the title is an image of a folded newspaper. The subtitle reads "The Surprising Roots of Journalism's Decline." At the bottom, the author's name "BARBIE ZELIZER" is written in white capital letters.

American journalism has serious problems. But how did we get here? @bzelizer.bsky.social’s new book 📚 How the Cold War Broke the News📚 uncovers the surprising roots of journalism’s decline and offers a plan to make it better. Pre-order now: bit.ly/4mqcr68

20.08.2025 17:29 — 👍 19    🔁 12    💬 0    📌 3

A group of people is seated in the audience in ASC room 500, with long wooden tables arranged in rows. Each person has a plate of food and a bottle of water or soda in front of them. The room has white walls, large windows on the right side, and a projector mounted on the ceiling at the front. Professor Sarah Jackson is holding a microphone and asking a question while audience members look at her.

Professor Moya Bailey stands at the lectern in ASC room 500, speaking into a microphone. She is wearing a red and white geometric patterned outfit. Behind hwe, a large screen displays the Annenberg School logo and partially visible text. To the right of the screen, a banner reads 'Center for Media at Risk.'

Yesterday, our visiting scholar @moyazb.bsky.social shared her phenomenal new short film 'You Just Watch & See' about the inspiring life of her cousin Dollie. Look out for 'You Just Watch & See' on this year's film festival circuit! @asc.upenn.edu

25.04.2025 16:49 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Anna Vazhaeparambil, wearing black, stands at a wooden podium with the Annenberg School for Communication logo, delivering a speech. Behind the podium is a banner that reads 'Center for Media @ Risk' and 'Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania.' The background shows part of an audience and white walls.

Naima Small stands at the podium in ASC room 500, giving a presentation on her thesis project. The podium has the University of Pennsylvania logo on it. Behind the speaker, there is a wooden door and an exit sign above it. To the left of the speaker, there is a banner that reads 'Center for Media @ Risk' with smaller text underneath that says 'A center for research at the University of Pennsylvania.' Several people are seated in front of the speaker, facing towards them

Our Undergraduate Fellows were honored with a standing ovation last week as they shared their award-winning journalism and research during a year of campus protest. @asc.upenn.edu @miccenter.bsky.social

28.04.2025 15:37 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0

Pakistan’s War Fears, Told One Meme at a Time Pakistani break the internet with hilarious memes: Pakistanis wake up every day wondering whether the war will break out, the memes allowing them to process these excess emotions, writes Tejas Harad.

Instagram reels don't follow territorial logic, even between people from so-called 'enemy' nations. Read Steering Committee member @h-tejas.bsky.social's opinion piece for @thequintindia.bsky.social to learn more: bit.ly/4iMFpuE @asc.upenn.edu

28.04.2025 16:51 — 👍 5    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

Vibrant and colorful entrace gate to Chinatown shot at an angle in Philadelphia, PA, USA, on a sunny Day - Backlight from Sun with Lens Flare; Letters translate "Philadelphia Chinatown". Podcast title: From Campus to Chinatown, Podcast date: May 9, 2025.

Don't miss our latest podcast episode with @miccenter.bsky.social 🎧✨ Chris Phan, @cmoy11.bsky.social and #NoArena organizers reflect on the power of youth organizing & community resilience: bit.ly/43dA61p

12.05.2025 20:41 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

Fabulous and insightful take on Emilia Perez by @valeproust.bsky.social. @asc.upenn.edu

21.02.2025 17:08 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Fantastic piece on Zelenskyy and journalism by @lizhallgren.bsky.social, steering committee member of @ascmediarisk.org and doctoral student at @asc.upenn.edu! Worth reading!

05.02.2025 00:51 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0