‘Nursing the Media’: Listen to April 3 ‘MTSU On the Record’

Producer/Host: Gina Logue
Guest: Dr. Katie Foss

Synopsis: Dr. Katie Foss, an associate professor of media studies in MTSU’s School of Journalism, discusses her new book “Breastfeeding and Media: Exploring Conflicting Discourses that Threaten Public Health.”

photo depicting a young woman cuddling and breastfeeding her young baby (uncredited; part of a 2013 study on breast milk from African moms and gut microbiotia published in PLoS ONE)

‘MTSU On the Record’ explores media images of breastfeeding

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Professor looks at media depictions of breastfeeding on ‘MTSU On the Record’

The media’s characterizations of one of life’s most natural acts — breastfeeding — was the topic of a recent “MTSU On the Record” radio program. Host Gina Logue’s interview with MTSU School of Journalism professor Katie Foss first aired April 3 on WMOT-FM Roots Radio 89.5 and online at www.wmot.org.…

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A recent edition of the “MTSU On the Record” radio program put the media’s depiction of correctional facilities into focus. Host Gina Logue’s interview with Dr. Katie Foss, an associate professor of media studies in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, first aired Aug. 7 on WMOT-FM Roots Radio 89.5…

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