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Commentary: The Hindenburg and Pioneering Live Radio News, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 02, 2024 at 05:42 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: It was a historic broadcast that took place in May of 1937 when the Hindenburg disaster occurred. In fact, the airing of the events that unfolded marked one o.... Read More

Commentary: Unraveling the Media's Influence of Fame, Perception, and Reality – by Larry Burriss

Apr 23, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Fame and its relationship with the media, it is fascinating. Especially when the influence of media plays a role in shaping public perception and determining what.... Read More

OPINION: Debating the Impact of Technological Advancements on Film Quality and Authenticity with MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 17, 2024 at 09:40 am by WGNS News

Media Commentary: The evolution of film technology, from film to DVD to Blu-ray to 4K, has continually enhanced visual quality. However, advancements like artificial intelli.... Read More

Unmasking the Princess Commentary and a Look at Photo Editing, Media Scrutiny and People

Mar 27, 2024 at 04:03 pm by WGNS News

OPINION: In today’s media commentary, MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss discusses Princess Kate and the recent media scrutiny over the controversy surrounding a.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor: Complexities of Color Perception and Debate's Over the Color of Soap

Mar 11, 2024 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - Exploring a bar of soap, with the question of... “What's the true color of the soap?” If you highlight the soap with a black light, the color.... Read More

Audio Commentary: The Value and Vulnerability of Genetic Information, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Feb 19, 2024 at 03:44 pm by WGNS News

Media Commentary: In the digital age, the protection of personal and private information (PPI) has become a paramount concern, governed by a myriad of federal and state laws..... Read More

MTSU Professor with a Commentary on Critical Thinking After the Airing of an Interview with Vladimir Putin

Feb 13, 2024 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

    Editorial: MTSU Professor Larry Burriss looks at the effectiveness of media and changing people's core beliefs, citing skepticism towards the impact of a.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor of Journalism Takes a Stab at Today's Digital Format Vs. Vinyl Records

Feb 01, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today's media commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss, he expresses joy and vindication over the resurgence of long-playing vinyl records, w.... Read More

OPINION: Bill of Rights and History, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 18, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (OPINION) - In today's media commentary, Journalism professor Larry Burriss reflects on the importance of the Constitution and its first ten amen.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The Retail Merge of Thanksgiving and Christmas, by Professor Larry Burriss

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Years ago, there was a line drawn between the dates leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But today, there's no line between the dates and a visit to any retailer would.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor About Tolerance and the Ability to Heal in Conflict and/or to Debate

Oct 30, 2023 at 07:23 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Tolerance, the ability for a system to heal itself; to take care of problems and conflicts – it's what some may refer to as “Fault tolerance.” Wi.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 26, 2023 at 10:09 pm by WGNS News

In this high tech world in which we live, there are some commonalities. What about the words that we use? With today's media commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism.... Read More

Commentary by Commissioner Harris: Wokeism

Oct 24, 2023 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

  Email Commissioner Harris (Here). New commentaries by the commissioner are aired on Monday mornings at 8:30AM.    

Commentary by MTSU Journalism Professor: Who Does Freedom of the Press Belong To?

Oct 23, 2023 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

A media anniversary of sorts occurred on October 20th. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss... VERBATIM: "Media critic A.J. Liebling is reporte.... Read More

Commentary by Commissioner Harris: Far Left and/or Far Right - The Wide Divide

Oct 12, 2023 at 11:19 pm by WGNS News

Listen to the 5-Minute Commissioner Corner Above. Listen to more below by clicking the graphic. 

Errors, Blunders and More in News - Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 10, 2023 at 06:49 am by WGNS News

Mistakes and errors in the news, along with over reactions. Blunders and accidental sayings that may not belong. MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss dives into news o.... Read More

Presidential Debates and the Mistakes Said in Debates - Commentary by MTSU Professor Dr. Larry Burriss

Oct 02, 2023 at 07:17 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (MURFREESBORO) Presidential debates and the mistakes that often go along with debates - - Does anyone really pay attention to these debates.... Read More

Commentary: Built-in Orderly Organized Knowledge, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:12 pm by WGNS News

Today's media commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss takes a look at books and what we do with them, and a look back in time. Listen by pushing the PLAY button above.&.... Read More

The Commissioner Corner: A Commentary on Hollywood by Commissioner Craig Harris

Sep 25, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

In today's Commissioner Corner, Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris talks about the ugly side of Hollywood. Listen to his entire segment above. 

Commentary by Commissioner Harris: Being a Masculine Man in Today's World

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Today, Commissioner Craig Harris takes a look at being a masculine man in today's world...