Today we are joined by Dr. Trischa Goodnow. Dr. Goodnow (Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh) teaches courses in rhetorical theory and criticism, popular culture and freedom of Speech at the Oregon State University School of Arts and Communication. Her primary research focus is on visual rhetoric about which she studies the rhetoric of photography and memorials. She has also published in the area of popular culture and humor.

Show Notes:

Moment protesters storm US Capitol Building | BBC News

Neil Postman | Wikipedia

The Information Glut | Stanford University

Joseph Goebbels On the “Big Lie” | Jewish Virtual Library

What is media literacy, and why is it important? | Common Sense Media

Citizens United v. FEC | Federal Election Commission

FY 2021 Omnibus Appropriations Bill | National Conference of State Legislatures

Defunding the Police Will Actually Make Us Safer | American Civil Liberties Union

Make America White Again? | The Atlantic

How One Man Convinced 200 Ku Klux Klan Members To Give Up Their Robes | NPR

How Selma's 'Bloody Sunday' Became a Turning Point in the Civil Rights Movement | History

Trump Calls on Pence To Reject Electoral Votes. Pence Says He Won't | NPR

Badge-less police officers are showing up at protests. It’s dangerous. | Washington Post

Who Is ‘Umbrella Man’? Mystery Vandal At Minneapolis Riot Spurs Conspiracy Theories | Forbes