Hot Media with Bob Mann

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.

Hot Media 514-Public Media In Peril 04/19/2025

Hot Media 514-Public Media In Peril The Trump Administration reportedly plans to ask Congress to cut funding for PBS and NPR. On this episode of Hot Media, titled "Public Media In Peril," host Bob Mann talks with Fordham University Professor Paul Levinson about the Administration's motivation, what public media means to the nation and what NPR and PBS must do to stay alive. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/36231030

Hot Media with Bob Mann 03/07/2025

Hot Media with Bob Mann The HBO Sports documentary series Celtics City tells compelling stories about the impact of the Boston Celtics franchise on basketball, the City of Boston and race relations in America. More than anything, it's the story of the people who have been part of the Celtics dynasty. Bob's guest is Gabe Honig, the Co-Executive Producer and Show Runner for Celtics City. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/35576920

Hot Media with Bob Mann 02/05/2025

Hot Media with Bob Mann Reality shows dominate broadcast TV, cable and streaming. The genre has now made it to to the university campus. On this month's episode of Hot Media, host Bob Mann talks with Fordham University Associate Professor Brandy Monk-Payton about her course which examines the ethics of reality television. Dr. Monk-Payton and her students explore what she calls the genre's "messy moral compass." /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/35162950

Hot Media 511-October Surprise 10/07/2024

Hot Media 511-October Surprise The debates are over, but the role of media grows even larger in the final month of the Presidential campaign. Attack ads on TV, angrier speeches and candidate appearances on podcasts and entertainment shows are all in play. Bob talks about it with journalist and professor Rem Rieder. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/33364252

HM 510-The Final Countdown 09/04/2024

HM 510-The Final Countdown The September episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann focuses on the role played by media in the last weeks of the Presidential election. Just how important are debates and TV ads? What, if anything, can sway undecided voters? Bob's guest is Professor Paul Levinson of Fordham University. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/32894007

Debate Fallout in the Media-HM 509 06/29/2024

Debate Fallout in the Media-HM 509 The July episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann focuses on media fallout from the June 27th televised Presidential debate. Bob's guest is journalist and professor Rem Rieder. Topics include the NY Times editorial calling for President Biden to step down as Democratic nominee, critiques of CNN moderators and how the debate will shape ads and news spin between now and election day. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/31940912

HM #508 Summer Movies 06/01/2024

HM #508 Summer Movies From Cannes and the Palme d'Or to the MCU blockbusters, Hot Media with Bob Mann previews the 2024 Summer movie season with film expert Ryan Rolandelli. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/31560267

Hot Media #507-Sports Media Update-Malcolm Moran 04/30/2024

Hot Media #507-Sports Media Update-Malcolm Moran The May 2024 episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features a conversation with Malcolm Moran. Malcolm, a Hot Media regular, talks with Bob about coverage of the upcoming Olympics. Throughout the television era, broadcasting the Olympic games has been a challenging blend of sports, politics and historic events. This episode also features a discussion about the growing popularity of women's sports. Moran is Director of Sports Capital Journalism program and Professor of Practice at Indiana University-Indianapolis. In his great career, Malcolm was also a sports writer for the New York Times and USA Today. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/31049388

HM #506 April 2024 04/01/2024

HM #506 April 2024 Even people who have faithfully followed the news are now actively avoiding at least some of it. Researchers say that feelings of helplessness, concerns for mental health and burn out are among many potential factors. In this episode, host Bob Mann talks about "news avoidance." /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/30631188

"Bothsidesism" in Satire-HM March 2024 episode 02/29/2024

"Bothsidesism" in Satire-HM March 2024 episode Brilliant satirist Jon Stewart has been taking a lot of flack for his alleged "bothsidesism" when commenting on the Presidential election. In this episode, Bob discusses satire with Professor Paul Levinson. Later in the episode, Bob talks about the SAG Award winners. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/30160363

Hot Media-Feb 2024- ep #504 01/31/2024

Hot Media-Feb 2024- ep #504 The February 2024 episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features an interview with TV critic David Hinckley about the legacy of The Sopranos. The series started the Platinum Age of TV 25 years ago. Bob also comments on Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show for the election year, the brilliant satire "American Fiction" and a NY Times piece on the crisis facing the news business. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/29734663

Hot Media Jan 2024 ep#503 12/29/2023

Hot Media Jan 2024 ep#503 The January 2024 edition of Hot Media with Bob Mann features two interesting segments. Bob and guest Len Klatt discuss the life and legacy of TV producer Norman Lear. Later in the episode, Bob and journalism expert Rem Rieder talk about the challenges of covering the '24 Presidential election. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/29273213

Hot Media with Bob Mann-Dec 2023 episode 502 11/29/2023

Hot Media with Bob Mann-Dec 2023 episode 502 The December episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features two topics. Bob discusses the top holiday movie releases with guests Ryan Rolandelli and Chirs Mann-Nelson. In his monologue, Bob talks about the major strike victory for SAG-AFTRA and the ratification of the contract. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/28845728

Hot Media 501-Media Strikes, AI and More 11/01/2023

Hot Media 501-Media Strikes, AI and More Hot Media with Bob Mann is back. The podcast series is now monthly. In the Season 5 premiere episode (November 2023), Bob talks about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Emmy Awards. The interview portion features Professor Paul Levinson. Bob and Paul discuss the pros and cons of AI as well as the role artificial intelligence plays in the media. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/28487870

Oscar Nominees-Hot Media 416 02/01/2023

Oscar Nominees-Hot Media 416 First in a series of Hot Media episodes examining the Oscar contenders. Bob's guests are film editor Ryan Rolandeli and Movie Quiz host Chris Mann-Nelson. This episode features Tar, Everything Everywhere All the Time, The Whale and The Fabelmans. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/25800876

Alternate History-Hot Media 415 01/25/2023

Alternate History-Hot Media 415 There are many fascinating movies, books and TV shows about versions of history which could have been. From the "feel good" lessons of "It's a Wonderful Life" to the terrifying "The Man In The High Castle," this theme makes us ponder both regrets and miracles. On episode 415 of "Hot Media," Host Bob Mann and his guest, Professor Paul Levinson, talk about Paul's upcoming online presentation about this subject. Bob and Paul also discuss the latest news coverage, Twitter and old-time top-40 radio. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/25726347

Crisis Communication-Hot Media #414 01/17/2023

Crisis Communication-Hot Media #414 Self-inflicted damage. That's what happens when leaders make a bad situation worse because of poor communication. Some CEOs don't possess the media skills needed to minimize the damage. On episode 414 of "Hot Media" host Bob Mann and guest Steve Adubato discuss communication strategies which can help leaders to "own" the mistakes made by the organizations they run. Dr. Adubato is a well-know TV anchor for WNET and NJPBS. He is an author, lecturer and motivational speaker. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/25637769

Favorite Christmas Movies-Hot Media 413 12/21/2022

Favorite Christmas Movies-Hot Media 413 Holiday movies bridge the generation gap. Most classic films are timeless but some age better than others. On Hot Media #413, Chris Mann-Nelson, host of The Movie Quiz and Len Klatt, a media executive and producer, talk with host Bob Mann about both traditional and non-traditional Christmas films. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/25398492

Top News Stories of 2022-Hot Media 412 12/16/2022

Top News Stories of 2022-Hot Media 412 Hot Media episode 412 focuses on the top news stories of 2022. Bob's guest is veteran journalist and professor Rem Rieder. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/25350009

TV's Best Christmas Episodes-HM 411 12/04/2022

TV's Best Christmas Episodes-HM 411 Rudolph, Frosty and Charlie Brown may have the best Christmas specials of all time, but regular TV sitcoms and dramas have also produced great holiday memories. On Hot Media #411, host Bob Mann and guest Len Klatt discuss great episodes from Seinfeld's Festivus to Downton Abbey and many more. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/25215915

My Last Tweet-Hot Media 410 11/22/2022

My Last Tweet-Hot Media 410 Enough is enough! The reinstatement of Trump, mistreatment of employees and potential security issues make my association with Twitter untenable. I deactivated my Twitter account on this episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann. My guest is Professor Virginia Rich, Associate Dean of the School of Business and Computer Science at Caldwell University. Professor Rich, who is also an attorney, explains the parameters of the First Amendment and the tough decision to tweet or not to tweet. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/25093620

Election Coverage-A Lot At Stake 11/09/2022

Election Coverage-A Lot At Stake A lot is at stake in this midterm election. How has the news media performed in the run-up and the aftermath of the vote? On Hot Media episode 409, host Bob Mann and guest Rem Rieder discuss the coverage. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24959907

Elon Musk's Hellscape-Hot Media 408 11/01/2022

Elon Musk's Hellscape-Hot Media 408 Elon Musk claims he won't allow Twitter to become a "hellscape." Musk's actions in his first days as owner of the social media giant contradict that statement. What will it mean to democracy now that Twitter is run by a self-described "free speech absolutist?" Host Bob Mann and guest Paul Levinson discuss the Twitter situation. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24867084

TV Coverage Of October Baseball-Hot Media 407 10/21/2022

TV Coverage Of October Baseball-Hot Media 407 Major League Baseball's most important games are being played during these weeks. Only four teams are still standing. Episode 407 of Hot Media is about TV's coverage of October baseball. Host Bob Mann and guest Gabe Honig (sports TV producer and show runner) discuss every aspect of the coverage. Why don't fans get to hear their local announcers? Why are so many channels and networks involved? What have been the biggest moments so far? /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24762711

A+ For Abbott Elementary-Hot Media 406 10/11/2022

A+ For Abbott Elementary-Hot Media 406 Abbott Elementary is a highly regarded situation comedy. The show also accurately portrays serious issues in public schools. Episode 406 of Hot Media is titled "A+ For Abbott Elementary." Host Bob Mann is joined by his wife Cathy Lundquist to discuss the hit show. Cathy holds a doctorate in language, learning and literacy. She taught kindergarten for over forty years. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24654318

Bob's Top 5 TV Moments of the Week-Hot Media 405 10/03/2022

Bob's Top 5 TV Moments of the Week-Hot Media 405 Hot Media episode 405 features Bob Mann's monologue about the top five TV moments from the week of September 25th through October 1st. His commentary includes the 60 Minutes Antony Blinken interview, Michael Kay's call of Aaron Judge's 61st home run, the SNL premiere and the Simpsons premiere satirizing conspiracy theorists. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24561537

Putin's Propaganda Machine 09/26/2022

Putin's Propaganda Machine Not every nation enjoys the free press rights provided in the U.S. Constitution. Russia is one of many nations dominated by state-run media. Putin's propaganda machine is sending the Russian people and the world a a misleading view of the war in Ukraine. Doctor Paul Levinson, Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University, is my guest on episode 404. Paul and I discuss state-run media and its portrayal of the war in Ukraine. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24491397

Reporters In Peril-Hot Media 403 09/18/2022

Reporters In Peril-Hot Media 403 Hot Media episode 403 "Reporters In Peril" features Bob Mann's conversation with veteran journalist Rem Rieder. The episode focuses on the recent murder of investigative reporter Jeff German. The alleged killer is an elected official who was a subject of German's reporting. German's murder is part of the bigger issue of growing threats to journalists in our nation. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24409479

Hot Media 402-What The Emmys Say About The State Of TV 09/12/2022

Hot Media 402-What The Emmys Say About The State Of TV Award shows may be losing their popularity, but they are not losing their clout. This week's Emmy Award contenders say a lot about the state of television. On this episode of Hot Media, TV writer Len Klatt talks with host Bob Mann about the rise of streaming and the powerful adult themes of today's TV dramas and comedies. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24349020

Derek Jeter & The Media-"The Captain" Pt 2 09/09/2022

Derek Jeter & The Media-"The Captain" Pt 2 Derek Jeter was more than a gifted ballplayer. He was a master of media management. In his second appearance, Gabe Honig, producer of "The Captain" talks with host Bob Mann about Jeter's approach to dealing with the media. /episode/index/show/hotmedia/id/24323931

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