Understanding Prediction Markets: A New Tool in Political Surveying

In recent years, we have grown to accept sports betting. Commentators will frequently quote the official odds in a game or share how they would bet. A quiet industry has grown over the same time. In one way, it feels like a new gambling opportunity. In another, it becomes an alternative survey methodology.

Ethical Image Manipulation in the Age of AI

AI is rewriting the rules of what is real and what is fake. As content producers, we need to consider the line between reality and deception.

Understanding the FCC Equal Time Rule Today

Stephen Colbert made headlines recently over an interview which sparked a debate over equal time on television. This post discusses the controversy.

Media 2050.

Predicting the future of media is a strangely intimate act. It forces you to look at technology. It also makes you look at yourself—your assumptions, your blind spots, and the cultural air you breathe without noticing. I’ve been making these predictions for more than thirty years. It has been long enough to see some of them come true. Others have fallen apart. I’ve been making these predictions for more than thirty years. It has been long enough to see some of them come true. Others have fallen apart.

Enhancing Election Participation Through Survey Methodology

Elections, like large-scale surveys, are complex systems that require secure, thoughtful public participation. Drawing on survey methodology principles enhances legitimacy and trust, maximizing engagement. Essential strategies include clear communication, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring data protection. When these elements are balanced, electoral processes can improve democratic governance and public trust.

Exploring The Washington Post’s Staff Cuts: A Risky Strategy

The Washington Post’s recent layoffs have reignited a familiar — and deeply uncomfortable — debate in American journalism: when a newsroom faces sustained financial losses, is cutting staff a necessary step toward survival, or a self-defeating move that accelerates decline?

The Complex Reality of School Cell Phone Bans

Across the country, schools are increasingly implementing cell phone bans to reduce distractions and improve student focus. However, there are problems with the plans that need consideration. This essay looks at the issue from the perspective of a teacher and a media professional.