We explore how businesses make a statement by the media channels they choose to run ads and when they decide to pull ads. During the past year, several examples have occurred when businesses have pulled ads due to given program’s controversy or other issues. Media and journalism are necessary elements for a strong democracy. Media and journalism are also businesses. This episode explores how these two roles interact and how the media can help to promote democracy and good governance. We also examine the interaction between media and business and red and blue political affiliations – is this good marketing or does it drive greater political divisiveness?

Join our conversation with Melita Garza, Associate Professor, Journalism, Texas Christian University.

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