⚠️We're blowing the whistle on sportswashing - the shady practice of corrupt regimes and corporations using flashy sports to distract from unethical acts!⚠️

Learn how morally questionable nations spend big bucks 💰💰on events and teams to whitewash reputations. It's dictators putting lipstick on pigs! 🐖💄

We'll break down theories like agenda setting and cultural imperialism underpinning sportswashing tactics. And profile scandalous cases of exploiting fandom's goodwill. 🏆

It's time to demand real change, not window dressing! Let's stand up for justice by cutting through shiny propaganda with facts. Say no to cheering oppression from the stands! 🛑

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How will you help combat sportswashing? Share thoughts and continue the conversation!

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of The FUNK !T Pod, where academia meets pop culture and digital landscapes. This week, we're zooming in on the media tempest swirling around comedian Hasan Minhaj's not-so-true 'true stories.' 🎭

📚 Is it ethical for comedians to fabricate personal tales for laughs? Can 'emotional truths' exist separately from factual accuracy? 🤔 We explore this quagmire through the lens of media theories like Walter Fisher’s Narrative Paradigm and Jürgen Habermas' Public Sphere Theory.

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🛡️ In an era of fake news and alternative facts, critical thinking is your ultimate shield. Tune in for a nuanced discussion that’s equal parts light-hearted and intellectually stimulating. 🔍

⚠️ ATTENTION! This episode is an SOS for your hijacked focus in the TikTok era!

We mourn the downfall of concentration as quick social media ⚡️ fries our brains with dopamine hits. Learn why hyper-stimulating feeds 📱 destroy attention spans.

Discover the psychological tricks 🧠 platforms use to hook users. And how fractured multitasking compromises cognition.

It's not too late to retrain your focus! We'll strategize how to reclaim control over distracted minds through mindfulness. 🧘‍♂️ Don't let tech rob your agency!

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Share this episode with distracted friends in need of an attention reset! 💪🧠

Dive into a whirlwind journey of love, likes, and LinkedIn! 🌪️ This episode unravels the tangled web of our online lives, from Romeo's hypothetical DMs to decoding emoji-laden texts. Remember when 'poking' was innocent and pager messages were the language of love? As we navigate the digital age's lightning-speed evolution, we explore how media is redefining personal and professional relationships. 💌 ↔️ 📊

With a sprinkle of humor and a dash of deep dives, we dissect theories like Ambient Awareness, Context Collapse, and the ever-mysterious Filter Bubble. Ever wondered why certain platforms feel more personal? Or why seeing someone's online status can stir a whirlpool of emotions?

Join us for a mix of nostalgia, insights, and a touch of cheeky banter. Whether you're a digital native, a tech-skeptic, or just someone who's accidentally video-called their boss on a lazy Sunday—there's something in this episode for you! 🍿🎧

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Listen up you social media suckers! 📢 This episode calls out the toxic habits ruining your digital life.

It explains how you're trapped in filter bubbles isolating you from new ideas 👀. Why you're pathetically addicted to fake outrage and controversy ☠️. How you share performative positivity without doing the work 🙏. And why obsessively chasing followers makes you desperate 💯.

It's time for you to transform your dysfunctional relationship with technology NOW. We'll diagnose your lame social media habits with tough love - and provide tips for curing your bad behavior.

🧼 Share this episode with other losers caught up in this social media sickness like you!

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🗳️ How does media shape the political narratives we engage with? How have social platforms become battlegrounds for ideological clashes? Tune in to explore the hidden mechanics behind media's influence on political discourse.

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Whether you're a political junkie, a casual observer, or someone concerned about the state of public discourse, this episode is your guide to understanding the intricate dance between media and politics.

👊 Dive into the octagon of public opinion as we dissect the complex relationship between Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and media landscapes. This episode offers a whirlwind tour of how heroes and heels are constructed through media narratives, the role of hype culture in agenda-setting, and the influence of social media in modern MMA.

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🥋 Whether you're a casual MMA fan or a media geek, tune in to discover the intersection of combat sports and communication theories.

Are you captivated by the drama and action of WWE's WrestleMania or AEW's All In? Ever wondered how kayfabe, multi-platform storytelling, and fan culture come together to create the magic that is professional wrestling? Tune in as we take you on a slobberknocker of a journey through the worlds of WWE and AEW, all through the lens of communication theories.

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So, whether you're a wrestling fan, a media geek, or just curious about how storytelling and audience engagement work in the modern world, this episode is a can't-miss. Let's get ready to rumble!