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Commentary: UFO's and the Media - by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss

Jul 04, 2023 at 12:18 pm by WGNS News

UFO's in America and the media. Today's media commentary takes a look at unidentified flying objects, as seen by MTSU Professor of Journalism, Larry Burriss (Listen to the f.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Do You Get Your Medical Advice Online? By MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jun 26, 2023 at 11:38 am by WGNS News

Today, Dr. Larry Burriss looks into finding medical answers and avoiding the pitfalls of online diagnosing. Listen to his commentary above. Commentary Verbatim: “Last.... Read More

The Commissioner Corner: Brand Loyalty Vs. Marketing Campaigns and Company Changes

Jun 20, 2023 at 05:45 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: On today's Commissioner Corner (listen by clicking the above PLAY button), Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris discusses his opinion over current m.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Changes in TV that led to Changes in Television Broadcast History

Jun 12, 2023 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

Between 1939 and 1948, there were changes that took place on TV that changed television broadcast history. With an interesting commentary on those changes that had an impact o.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Protecting Your Privacy and Your DNA can be Taken from the Air of Where You've Been? - by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 25, 2023 at 10:22 am by WGNS News

Protecting your privacy is one thing, but what about protecting your DNA? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss… VERBATIM of COMMENTARY: OK.... Read More

Challenging the Government with Questions from the Media – A Commentary by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

May 09, 2023 at 06:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Why don’t reporters better challenge certain government officials in the news? Is there some type of tactic that is not allowed under cert.... Read More

The Numbers and the Talk Behind Politics, Economics and Now the NFL Draft – Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 01, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Statisticians, the NFL Draft Picks and good players versus not so good players. With today's commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journa.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor on New Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Apr 24, 2023 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) New gadgets and the constant reminder of how today’s technology can help all of us do things faster, better or easier are bombarding all of us 24-hour.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor: What is Free Speech and do Hecklers or Protestors Disrupt or Bar that Freedom?

Apr 14, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Commentary: Free speech is often a topic of debate. But what is free speech and what is the difference between the freedom to speak freely without he.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Alex Murdaugh Murder Cases, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 07, 2023 at 07:20 am by WGNS News

A murder case involving multiple victims that unfolded in South Carolina recently came to a close with a GUILTY verdict. The story made the news around the country and was eve.... Read More

Commentary by JC Bowman: Reducing School Violence is a National Imperative

Feb 10, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Reducing school violence is a national imperative. Frequently school officials and police officials have different perceptions of the role of law enforcement in public educati.... Read More

Low Flying Aircraft and Technology - Today's Commentary by a Local Professor at MTSU

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: A low flying aircraft, technology and the FAA. With today's commentary, here is MTSU professor Larry Burriss... Verbatim: “We’ve.... Read More

AUDIO COMMENTARY: Today's Youth are Missing Their Critical Thinking Skills, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) The lack of critical thinking skills in today’s youth can troubling – with more on today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Jour.... Read More

EDUCATION: Collaborative Conferencing in Rutherford County, Commentary by JC Bowman

Dec 01, 2022 at 08:57 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) COMMENTARY: Seemingly every year across the state “collaborative conferencing” gets debated by stakeholders and policymakers. In Ruth.... Read More

Post-Election: The Media's Relationship with Politicians, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Nov 16, 2022 at 05:40 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Post-election talk and settling into the new office… With today’s commentary about the government and the American People, here is MTSU Professor of J.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Mental Well-Being is Not So Well

Oct 24, 2022 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today’s society, it appears as if mental health issues have grown to near overwhelming numbers. With today’s commentary, here’s Dr. Larry Bur.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Stress Over Emoji Usage for Different Generations, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 17, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Different generations are having fits over emojis, some even suggesting they are “Majorly Concerned.” With a look at this odd situation, here is MTSU P.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Who does the Espionage Act of 1917 apply to and is it still relevant today? (Audio)

Aug 22, 2022 at 06:32 am by WGNS

COMMENTARY: So the question that MTSU Professor Larry Burris takes a look at today - - Who does the Espionage Act of 1917 apply to and is it still relevant today? With more, h.... Read More

COMMENTARY: A look at how different news stories were handled in years past during Vietnam, the U-2 incident, the Bay of Pigs and more

Aug 15, 2022 at 12:37 pm by WGNS

In today’s radio commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss, MTSU Professor of Journalism takes a look news crews from the past during Vietnam, World War II and more… .... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Highlights the Need to DROP The Political FLUFF as we Near November 8th Election Date

Aug 09, 2022 at 06:31 am by WGNS

COMMENTARY: Dealing with the issues and leaving the fluff behind, is what some people wish politicians and news networks would do as we inch closer to the November 8th State a.... Read More