Talk Shows - October 24th

Have talk shows been an effective way for the candidates and their surrogates to campaign during this election?  If you were a campaign strategist, would you suggest more or less use of talk shows are campaign platforms?  You should reference Jones Ch. 3 as well as your media sources in your response.    

Debates - October 17th

Describe at least three of the debate strategies we’ve seen so far this year (drawing on Trent et al Ch. 8).  How would you characterize the news media coverage of the debates? 

Comedy & Politics - October 10th

Compare coverage of this year’s campaign/candidates by the news media to how they are being presented on comedy programs.  Drawing on the Jones or Matviko readings, what impact do you think these satirical shows are having on this year’s election?