Facebook and its parent company Meta took a historic beating on Wall Street this week. What does this mean for social media, the Metaverse, privacy and investors? Dr. Anthony Annan, Assistant Professor of Finance at Caldwell University talks with Bob about the causes and the meaning of the multi-billion dollar loss. 

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The Financial Fall of Facebook-Hot Media 318

We keep hearing about the so-called "metaverse" but what exactly is it? Hot Media with Bob Mann episode 317 explains it. Frequent guest, Professor Paul Levinson, tells us how the metaverse evolved and the ways we can benefit from the "immersive internet." This episode is audio only. It was recorded in Bob's podcasting class at Caldwell University. 

What Is the Metaverse?-Hot Media 317

We know that America is divided and people live in their own news and opinion "echo chambers." A new opinion platform called koyn has been launched as an outlet for expressing opposing points views in a civil environment. Co-creator Pranjit Kalita is my guest on Hot Media episode 316 to discuss how koyn works. 

koyn-A New Platform for Dialogue-Hot Media 316

In Hot Media episode 315, host Bob Mann and guest Len Klatt (TV producer and comedy historian) disagree about the new Aaron Sorkin film "Being the Ricardos." The movie looks behind the scenes at the lives of Lucy and Desi as they create the classic sitcom and make history. Bob loves it. Len loves Lucy but not this film. Bob & Len also talk about the latest episode of digital sitcom "Here to There." Len is a co-creator. 

Len Loves Lucy-Hot Media #315

January 6, 2021 was a crucial date in U.S. history. This year's anniversary of the Capitol riot was, in itself, a critical date. On episode 314 of Hot Media, host Bob Mann and guest Rem Rieder discuss the coverage of the anniversary. Bob and Rem also talk about the challenges facing the news media in 2022. 

Unhappy Anniversary-Hot Media 314

Hot Media with Bob Mann episode 313 features frequent guest Dan Cassino. A new book, written by Dan and Yasemin Besen-Cassino, is the topic of the show. Gender Threat examines how men, who feel threatened by changes in society, turn to compensatory behaviors such as buying guns and supporting Donald Trump to assert their masculinity. 

Gender Threat-Hot Media #313

The news media is the watchdog for American democracy. Hot Media episode 312 looks at highlights of the work done by journalists this past year. Host Bob Mann and guest Paul Levinson discuss the dangers of disinformation on social media and the contributions made by professional journalists in 2021. 

News Media Year-in-Review Hot Media 312

Bob Mann completes his brief history of television on "Hot Media" episode #311. In this monologue, Bob talks about sitcoms, magazine shows and sports. 

Hot Media #311-History of TV Pt 2

Bob Mann talks about the history of television talk shows on this episode of Hot Media. Episode 310 is the first of a series covering the history of the medium. 

History of TV Part 1-Talk-HM 310

Hot Media with Bob Mann episode 309 is about media and sports. Bob's guest is Malcolm Moran, former sportswriter for the New York Times and currently the Director of the Sports Capital Journalism Program at IUPUI. Malcolm and Bob discuss the influence that athletes have on society. The conversation focuses on Aaron Rodgers' controversial COVID vaccine statements. Moran and Mann also talk about the potential conflicts faced by NBC in its coverage of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. 

Arena of Public Opinion-HM 309 Malcolm Moran

Hot Media with Bob Mann is produced in New Jersey. That state just had a shocking election for Governor. Incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy almost lost to Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Votes are still being counted. Ciattarelli says the media are acting irresponsibly by calling the race for Murphy. He is not yet conceding. Is this a wake up call for Democrats around the nation or just local politics? Bob talks about this election with Government and Politics Professor Dan Cassino in HM episode 308. 

Election Coverage-Dan Cassino-HM 308

"Squid Game" is a global TV phenomenon. Hot Media episode 307 features a conversation with host Bob Mann and guest Paul Levinson about this hit Netflix series. Bob and Paul also talk about the Time magazine cover story "Cancel Facebook?" 

Squid Game!-Cancel Facebook? HM 307

Respected author and TV critic Bill Carter is Bob Mann's guest on Hot Media episode 306. Bill and Bob discuss why late night hosts have become more political, the evolution of sitcoms, challenges facing broadcast networks, the Jeopardy host search and more. Bill Carter is a CNN analyst, author of four books and executive producer of two documentary series about the history of television. 

Author/TV Critic Bill Carter-Hot Media 306

Hot Media episode 305 is a journalism update. Host Bob Mann and guest Rem Rieder discuss the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to courageous journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov. Bob and Rem also talk about the AT&T/OAN controversy, the 25th anniversary of Fox News and the Facebook whistle blower. Video version is on YouTube (Bob Mann channel). 

Nobel Prize-AT&T Controversy-Hot Media 305

NBC has no sitcoms in its primetime lineup for the first time since 1948. The genre is slowly disappearing from the airwaves. Meanwhile, smart comedies such as Ted Lasso and Hacks are thriving on streaming services. Bob Mann discusses this situation with writer/producer/executive Len Klatt. 

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Hot Media with Bob Mann examines the hottest media controversies and the hottest new content in mass media. Bob Mann, the creator and host, is Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Caldwell University in New Jersey. He is also a veteran broadcaster. Mann and his guests will not just discuss news and political coverage but movies, TV shows and sports coverage.

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