If you’re interested in studying media psychology and/or political communication, I am looking for prospective graduate student advisees, beginning in the fall of 2027! Learn more about the Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate program here: cla.purdue.edu/communicatio...

We are currently searching for the new Head of the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University! Review of applications begins on Nov. 1. The full position description is available here: careers.purdue.edu/job/Departme... #commsky

Today is my book's release day!!!

MIT Press@mitpress.bsky.social · 2w ago

We no longer look to the news just to be informed; we expect enjoyment, too. In "Enjoyment Is Breaking News," @jenniferhoewe.bsky.social explains how and why this shift occurred and what we can do to address the current information crisis: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205591...

New this week from the MIT Press. Congratulations authors! 📚👇

Check out a new podcast from the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social where I talk about my forthcoming book, Enjoyment Is Breaking News, from @mitpress.bsky.social! I explain the book’s arguments and detail how we can all do better in our news use. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/enjoyment-is...

My book, Enjoyment Is Breaking News, will be released in one week! I’m very grateful for the positive reviews it’s received so far. Pre-order options from @mitpress.bsky.social are available here: lnkd.in/gXFi4H4s

ENJOYMENT IS BREAKING THE NEWS comes out at the end of the month and is worth the preorder! bookshop.org/p/books/enjo...

Enjoyment Is Breaking News: How We Became Less Informed and More Divided (and How to Fix It)

Why we crave enjoyment from news, how our news use divides us, and what we can do to create better news and more informed citizens.TikTok. Short-form reels. Late-night TV monologues. Podcasts. The way...

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Latest @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social episode from me: I spoke with @jenniferhoewe.bsky.social about her forthcoming and very good @mitpress.bsky.social book ENJOYMENT IS BREAKING THE NEWS newbooksnetwork.com/enjoyment-is...

I’m thrilled that my forthcoming book, Enjoyment Is Breaking News, from @mitpress.bsky.social was listed in @choicereviews.bsky.social as one of the “most hotly anticipated books for fall”! Read about it here: lnkd.in/gNkZF86m

Choice Reviews@choicereviews.bsky.social · last mo.

This week on #LTIBlog Libtech Insights Editor Dan Pfeiffer shares the fall/winter upcoming academic titles he's most excited about. ow.ly/FaKE50ZJ0K6 #Misinformation #Technology #academicpublishing

New month, new books! This month: The inspiring story of the new parents who spearheaded the largest climate law in American history; the history of a devastating outbreak of horse flu in the 1870s that ground city life to a halt; and more mitpress.mit.edu/september-20...

My book, Enjoyment Is Breaking News, is now available for pre-order! This book details how the news environment has evolved in recent decades and explains the impact of those changes on news consumers. Pre-order options are available through @mitpress.bsky.social: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205591...

Enjoyment Is Breaking News

TikTok. Short-form reels. Late-night TV monologues. Podcasts. The way news is delivered has changed dramatically and so has the way we consume it. Now, we no...

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The ICA conference starts tomorrow! Being at a large conference like ICA can be overwhelming. In this regard, we have organized a few tips for you! Be sure to check out our ICA Polcomm overview as well: polcomm.github.io/ica-schedule/.

The Governance and Responsible AI Lab at Purdue (GRAIL) and The Center for American Political History, Media, and Technology (CAPT) are hosting the first annual, “Summit on Information, Technology and American Democracy” in Indianapolis this week! Learn More: www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/his...

I'm honored to be named a University Faculty Scholar at Purdue! This designation is for outstanding mid-career faculty who are on an accelerated path toward academic distinction, particularly for research, leadership, and a growing national/international reputation: www.purdue.edu/academics/fa...

Purdue's Center for American Political History, Media, and Technology will host the First Annual Summit on Information, Technology, and American Democracy in Indianapolis on April 30. Experts in journalism, public policy, and academia will provide their insights: www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/his...

Last night was the annual Brian Lamb School of Communication Honors Banquet. Our undergraduate and graduate students receive awards for all their hard work. It's such a joyous event, and I look forward to it every year! Congrats to this year's recipients!

🎉 Today's the day! Notifications for #ICA26 are now being sent out via email! Please be patient & be sure to check your spam folder too. You can also check your results by logging into the ScholarOne website and clicking the Messages tab. buff.ly/Lm6odET

The Center for American Political History, Media, and Technology (CAPT) at Purdue University is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate! The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2025. More information about the position is available here: careers.purdue.edu/job/Postdoct... #commsky

I’m thrilled to announce that I'm stepping into the role of Associate Director at the Center for American Political History, Media, and Technology! CAPT develops interdisciplinary research and programming at the intersection of American media, politics, & history: www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/his...

I was honored to represent the Brian Lamb School of Communication at the College of Liberal Arts Research Academy's Research Day yesterday! I discussed my research on news selection and its effects. More information about Research Day here: research-news.cla.purdue.edu/2025/10/29/c...

📢 Apply now! ICA is seeking the next Editor of the Journal of Communication (JOC). 📝 Help shape the future of the field. buff.ly/e2AkzeN

Our paper that presents a new information literacy framework that centers mindfulness as a key component was listed as a Top Twenty Article of 2024 by the Library Instruction Round Table of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! Check out the full list of articles here: www.ala.org/lirt/top-twe...

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Information on the LIRT Top Twenty instruction articles.

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Early last year, I had an idea that I thought could work for a book project. Now, I'm thrilled to announce that my book is officially under contract with @mitpress.bsky.social! It should be out in late 2026, and I'm so grateful to continue working on this project! #commsky #academicsky

Americans Still Have Faith in Local News − but Few Are Willing to Pay for It https://alamedapost.com/news/analysis/americans-still-have-faith-in-local-news-%e2%88%92-but-few-are-willing-to-pay-for-it/

Americans Still Have Faith in Local News − but Few Are Willing to Pay for It - Alameda Post

Only 23% of Americans who say they pay for online news report paying for a local or regional newspaper. Republished from The Conversation.

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Americans still have faith in local news — but few are willing to pay for it www.niemanlab.org/2025/06/amer...

Americans still have faith in local news — but few are willing to pay for it

Without financial support, Americans' trusted local news sources may disappear.

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My article about the importance of local news is now featured in @niemanlab.org!

Nieman Lab@niemanlab.org · last yr.

Only 23% of Americans who say they pay for online news report paying for a local or regional newspaper. www.niemanlab.org/2025/06/amer...

Yes, national news outlets need support. But your local newsrooms need YOUR support.

Nieman Lab@niemanlab.org · last yr.

Only 23% of Americans who say they pay for online news report paying for a local or regional newspaper. www.niemanlab.org/2025/06/amer...

"People who regularly follow local news are more likely to participate in politics, including voting in local elections, contacting a local public official, and attending a town hall meeting." Very interesting read about the current #localmedia landscape. www.niemanlab.org/2025/06/amer...

Americans still have faith in local news — but few are willing to pay for it

Without financial support, Americans' trusted local news sources may disappear.

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New at What Works: Americans still have faith in local news — but few are willing to pay for it. (Via @theconversation.com.)

Americans still have faith in local news — but few are willing to pay for it

By Jennifer Hoewe Many Americans say they have lost trust in national news — but most still believe they can rely on the accuracy of local news. In 2023, trust in national newspapers, TV and radio …

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I wrote about the importance of local news for @us.theconversation.com. Most Americans trust and find value in local news but far fewer are willing to actively support it.

The Conversation U.S.@us.theconversation.com · last yr.

As local newspapers vanish, partisan online local news sites are filling the gap. This shift is changing how people view their communities and local politics. A media scholar explains: buff.ly/8aF2V7v By @jenniferhoewe.bsky.social, Purdue University