The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication produces two engaging podcasts that highlight different facets of the program.
SJMC Podcast
A biweekly podcast offering an inside look at SJMC student life through the experiences, perspectives, and stories of its students. Also available on Apple Podcasts.
About the Abstract
A biweekly podcast that centers on the innovative media research being done by SJMC faculty and students. Also available on Apple Podcasts.
Featured Episodes
A Better Way to Learn About Algorithms
This week, host Disha Patel chats with professor Sang Jung Kim about her awarded paper: Navigating the Algorithm. Find out more about Professor Kim’s research and her experimental class project that left students more aware of the biases within their own social media algorithms.
The Face of the Iowa Barstool
This week, host Disha Patel chats with Dravin Murti, who works for Iowa Barstool. In this episode, you’ll find out what it’s like to run the account, his summer with Bleacher Report, and all the other cool organizations he’s a part of!
Slayyyy News Mommy: What TikTok Comments Are Saying About Women Broadcast Journalists
This week on About the Abstract, host Disha Patel chats with PhD students Anjelica Ortiz and Sarah Witmer about their awarded paper: Slayyyy News Mommy. Tune in to hear how audiences talk about women broadcast journalists on TikTok, what inspired the paper, and the process behind all the research.
Get to Know Grace Olson, The DI’s Executive Editor
This week, host Disha Patel interviews Grace Olson, the newest executive editor for the Daily Iowan. In this episode, you’ll find out what it’s like to be the executive editor, her responsibilities, and what Grace is looking forward to in her role!
Inside the Studio
