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Black History Month: Pioneer in Media Frederick Douglass Died 126-Years Ago on This Week

Feb 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Frederick Douglass, known around the country and throughout the world for a huge list of inspirational movements and accomplishments – died 126 years ago on February 20,.... Read More

FUN with Conspiracy Theories and Fake News

Feb 08, 2021 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss always has his eyes open for interesting finds in the media, both stories from the past and current news. Today, he dives into consp.... Read More

Free Speech and What if it Were No More? By MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jan 11, 2021 at 07:18 am by WGNS

What would it be like if free speech were not allowed? If you couldn't post your thoughts or comments on social media... or if you could not speak of religion? With more, here.... Read More

Government Confusion, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 29, 2020 at 11:42 am by WGNS

The government and the words they use to keep Americans confused. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss…

PHOTOS: Do You Know where your Seasonal Photos are Stored?

Dec 08, 2020 at 09:34 am by WGNS

During the different seasons of the year, do you take a lot of photos? Most families snap the shutter hundreds of times at Christmas parties, get-togethers and more, but do th.... Read More

Everyone has Freedom of Press it Seems - But who or what is Real?

Nov 09, 2020 at 07:38 am by WGNS

Everyone these days has a voice, when it comes to news - or perhaps what some believe to be accurate news, even if it is not factual. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Jour.... Read More

The Best James Bond? Hear what one MTSU Professor has to say...

Nov 05, 2020 at 02:07 pm by WGNS

So, who made the best James Bond? While it maybe a matter of opinion, one MTSU Professor had his thoughts on the name of the actor that most think about when it comes to 007..... Read More

MTSU Professor Looks Into Star Trek, Mainframe Computers and Voice Recognition in a 1970's Film

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:03 am by WGNS

“Star Trek”, a cultural phenomena - With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss…  

MTSU Professor Talks About the Supreme Court

Sep 29, 2020 at 08:00 am by WGNS

We are hearing a lot of news lately on The Supreme Court. What makes the story even more compelling is that the two, Ruth Bader Ginzburg and Amy Coney Barrett, are about as id.... Read More

UPDATED W/ Audio: The first baseball game to hit the airwaves was 99 years ago this month

Aug 24, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The first radio broadcast baseball game was 99 years ago this month. Did they ever have to social distance during the games that took place almost 100 years ago? With more, he.... Read More

Perfect Storm Commentary: Coronavirus, Politics and Baseball

Aug 19, 2020 at 05:34 pm by WGNS

Are we in the midst of a perfect storm: the corona virus, political campaigns and baseball? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss...

"Doomscrolling" the media and social media pages for the bad

Jul 20, 2020 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Are you "Doomscrolling" the news via social media or perhaps on news websites? You are not the only one. With details on the issue of the new term "Doomscrolling," here is MTS.... Read More

Bee Keepers Conspire, Polar Bears and or Elephants Facing a Crisis - MTSU Professor Chimes In

Jul 14, 2020 at 11:28 am by WGNS

Bee Keepers Conspire, Polar Bears and or Elephants Facing a Crisis - MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has more on these topics...

The Sedition Act of 1798: Deportation, Fine, or Imprisonment for Anyone Publishing False Information about Government

Jul 13, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

The Sedition Act of 1798 went into law on July 14, 1798. Looking back at the law some 222 years ago, anyone found guilty of publishing false information about the American gov.... Read More

The 1880's Story of a Wretched Little Boy - MTSU Professor has the Details (Audio)

Jul 06, 2020 at 07:46 am by WGNS

On July 7,  1883 a puppet was created. It was a puppet carved of wood that was described by the person who created him, a wretched boy.  carved of wood… In 19.... Read More