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Media MothershipHow does media shape our world? We explore the power of pop culture, from movies to memes, through conversations with makers, fans, and critics. Author: Craig Norris
Media Mothership delves into how media influences our understanding of the world around us through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and enthusiasts of movies, TV shows, video games and more. Host Craig Norris, PhD, covers the latest news, absurdities, and trends in modern media and culture. We broadcast live out of Edge Radio studios, Hobart, Tasmania, every Thursday 4-5pm (AEST). Listen live on 99.3FM (Hobart), or streaming/on-demand via YouTube, Twitch, and Edge Radio. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Discord, ResearchGate, and Twitter. To find out more, visit www.mediamothership.au Language: en-au Genres: Technology, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Media and the War for Attention
Episode 141
Thursday, 12 March, 2026
Debates over the satire of Tropic Thunder to politicians sharing videogame footage from War Thunder as real combat, the boundaries between entertainment, politics and propaganda are increasingly blurred. We also examine claims that videogames are losing the “war for attention”, the global rise of K-pop and Asian cultural influence.This episode was recorded live at Edge Radio 99.3FM studios in Hobart Tasmania, and first aired on March 12, 2026.For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ and https://www.edgeradio.org.au/. Video episode available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3opBhNiZmthw64squzl9bTBOAm10LoVtSupport the show: https://www.mediamothership.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
