Hot Media with Bob Mann

Enough is enough! The reinstatement of Trump, mistreatment of employees and potential security issues make my association with Twitter untenable. I deactivated my Twitter account on this episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann. My guest is Professor Virginia Rich, Associate Dean of the School of Business and Computer Science at Caldwell University. Professor Rich, who is also an attorney, explains the parameters of the First Amendment and the tough decision to tweet or not to tweet.

A lot is at stake in this midterm election. How has the news media performed in the run-up and the aftermath of the vote? On Hot Media episode 409, host Bob Mann and guest Rem Rieder discuss the coverage.

Elon Musk claims he won't allow Twitter to become a "hellscape." Musk's actions in his first days as owner of the social media giant contradict that statement. What will it mean to democracy now that Twitter is run by a self-described "free speech absolutist?" Host Bob Mann and guest Paul Levinson discuss the Twitter situation.

Major League Baseball's most important games are being played during these weeks. Only four teams are still standing. Episode 407 of Hot Media is about TV's coverage of October baseball. Host Bob Mann and guest Gabe Honig (sports TV producer and show runner) discuss every aspect of the coverage. Why don't fans get to hear their local announcers? Why are so many channels and networks involved? What have been the biggest moments so far?

Abbott Elementary is a highly regarded situation comedy. The show also accurately portrays serious issues in public schools. Episode 406 of Hot Media is titled "A+ For Abbott Elementary." Host Bob Mann is joined by his wife Cathy Lundquist to discuss the hit show. Cathy holds a doctorate in language, learning and literacy. She taught kindergarten for over forty years.

Hot Media episode 405 features Bob Mann's monologue about the top five TV moments from the week of September 25th through October 1st. His commentary includes the 60 Minutes Antony Blinken interview, Michael Kay's call of Aaron Judge's 61st home run, the SNL premiere and the Simpsons premiere satirizing conspiracy theorists.

Not every nation enjoys the free press rights provided in the U.S. Constitution. Russia is one of many nations dominated by state-run media. Putin's propaganda machine is sending the Russian people and the world a a misleading view of the war in Ukraine. Doctor Paul Levinson, Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University, is my guest on episode 404. Paul and I discuss state-run media and its portrayal of the war in Ukraine.

Hot Media episode 403 "Reporters In Peril" features Bob Mann's conversation with veteran journalist Rem Rieder. The episode focuses on the recent murder of investigative reporter Jeff German. The alleged killer is an elected official who was a subject of German's reporting. German's murder is part of the bigger issue of growing threats to journalists in our nation.

Award shows may be losing their popularity, but they are not losing their clout. This week's Emmy Award contenders say a lot about the state of television. On this episode of Hot Media, TV writer Len Klatt talks with host Bob Mann about the rise of streaming and the powerful adult themes of today's TV dramas and comedies.

Derek Jeter was more than a gifted ballplayer. He was a master of media management. In his second appearance, Gabe Honig, producer of "The Captain" talks with host Bob Mann about Jeter's approach to dealing with the media.