Communication and Media Studies (Audio)

Nicholas Johnson was the FCC Commissioner from 1966-1973. He fought for reform by battling the status quo in the broadcasting industry. He takes us from those turbulent times to these. Many of the issues are similar but there are more and different players. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 28122]

Des Freedman, Professor of Media and Communication at Goldsmiths, University of London, is interested in the relationship between media and power together with the political and economic contexts of media policymaking and regulation. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 28121]

Talking about cancer is difficult for all involved, whether it is the person with cancer, their family or their health care providers. Why is this so hard? Communication professor Wayne Beach of San Diego State University begins this presentation with audio and video examples of how communication occurs among those affected in the context of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Deborah Mayer, an advanced practice oncology nurse from the University of North Carolina follows with a look at the different meanings of the word “cancer,” the discomfort of difficult conversations, and the challenge of expressing basic fears. This is the fifth program in a series on cancer, as seen through the lens of Siddhartha Mukherjee's book, “The Emperor of All Maladies,” sponsored by the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology in San Diego. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25956]

Human languages have astonishing diversity. Among the nearly 7000 that now exist, some use speech and others use no sounds at all, relying on hands and the body to communicate. UC San Diego Professor of Language and Human Communication Carol Padden presents an overview of the social and cultural conditions in which humans spontaneously create sign languages, even when they have spoken languages, and what such languages teach us about human possibility and creativity. Series: "The Good Life" [Humanities] [Show ID: 25952]

Malcolm McDowell gives a rare insight into the actor's perspective in translating the script to the screen. He allowed us to look deeper into Stanley Kubrick's classic film “A Clockwork Orange” and provides keen advice for aspiring screenwriters about how to attract actors like him to their characters. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 27695]

In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, “Risky Business” writer and director Paul Brickman, award-winning producer Jon Avnet and co-star Curtis Armstrong paid a visit to UCSB, discussing the film’s creative development and the movie-making process.

Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 27696]

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of “Cheers,” its creators - Glen Charles, Les Charles, and James Burrows - share some of their favorite scenes and dissect the creative process behind this classic television comedy. Cheers was nearly canceled during its first run; then it took off and ended up earning 28 Emmy Awards from 117 nominations.

Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 26018]

Angela Davis visited UC Santa Barbara for a screening of "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners," a documentary by Shola Lynch that chronicles Davis's life as a young, outspoken UCLA professor. Angela Davis and producer Sidra Smith answer questions from the audience. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 25917]

"The Devil Wears Prada" screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna shares her experiences as a writer and the process of bringing the film to the screen. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 25918]

Venture inside UC Riverside’s Eaton Collection for a peek at some of its science fiction and fantasy treasures – including fanzines, manuscripts, first editions, posters and more -- and an assessment of the collection’s significance within popular culture and academia. Series: "It Came from Riverside: Inside the World’s Largest Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy" [Humanities] [Show ID: 24037]