In this episode, Karin is joined by Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., pioneering activist, speaker, and writer, internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on the image of women in advertising and for her critical studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising. Jean’s exploration on the connection between advertising and several public health issues, including violence against women, eating disorders, and addiction, and launched a movement to promote media literacy as a way to prevent these problems. A radical and original idea at the time, her approach is now mainstream and an integral part of most prevention programs.

Join Karin and Jean for a discussion on the societal impact of advertising both historically and currently, the focus of modern day advertising, the trivialization of violence in advertising, advertising's subjective view of beauty, the role of capitalism, recovering amidst the pressure of advertising, “Killing Us Softly” Jean’s groundbreaking film examining advertising’s image of women, and much more!

• Visit jeankilbourne.com to learn about Jean’s films, written works, lectures, press, honors, testimonials, and more
• Watch “Killing Us Softly: Then & Now,” the 40th anniversary celebration
• Schedule a lecture or contact Jean here