(Not) kidding: Politics in online tabloids
This panel discussion explores a new book book on the emotional public sphere of comment sections and the concept of the “(not) kidding” frame, highlighting the ambiguity and reactive nature of tabloid media, and how they navigate accusations of undermining democracy.
(Not) kidding: Politics in online tabloids
24 Oct 2024, 17:00 – 19:00
UCL Social Research Institute, jointly with UCL SSEES, is hosting a panel discussion on Dr Helena Chmielewska-Szlajfer's newest book, "(Not) kidding: politics in online tabloids". She will be joined in the discussion by Professor Michał Garapich (London Metropolitan University), Professor Tony Travers (LSE), and the moderator Dr Roch Dunin-Wąsowicz (UCL).
The book provides a detailed analysis of the media coverage during the 2015-2016 US presidential and Brexit campaigns, focusing on the articles and reader comments in major British, Polish, and US online tabloids such as Mail Online, Pudelek, and Gawker. Additionally, her interviews with 20 journalists and editors from these outlets shed light on their newsrooms, production techniques, and professional values.
The speakers will discuss these findings, and its relevance in light of the upcoming presidential elections in the United States.
Speakers
- Dr Helena Chmielewska-Szlajfer: Assistant Professor at Koźmiński University and Visiting Fellow at LSE
- Dr Roch Dunin-Wąsowicz: Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Sociology at IOE and Research Associate at the Conflict and Civicness Research Group at LSE IDEAS
- Professor Michał Garapich: Professor of Sociology at the London Metropolitan University
- Professor Tony Travers: Visiting Professor in LSE Department of Government and Director of LSE London
This in-person event will be particularly useful for those interested in politics, Brexit, elections, and tabloid media.
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Image
Dominic Alves via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
Further information
Ticketing
Pre-booking essential
Cost
Free
Open to
All
Availability
Yes