Sep 25, 2020

"Hot Media with Bob Mann" episode 143 pivots back to entertainment. After weeks of shows about media and politics, Bob talks with TV Critic David Hinckley about the Emmy winners, the return of the production pipeline and what shows and series are truly outstanding. 

Sep 18, 2020

"Hot Media with Bob Mann" episode 142 features Bob's interview with freelance journalist and producer Morgan Givens. Morgan explains how hiring more people of color as journalists is only the first step toward producing inclusive news coverage. This interview is inspired by Morgan's recent appearance at the SPJ...

Sep 11, 2020

Episode 141 of "Hot Media with Bob Mann" combines an interview about challenges facing college journalists and Bob's ode to drive-in movie theaters. Bob's guest is Rod Hicks of the Society of Professional Journalists. In the commentary, Bob talks about a great night at a local drive-in. It's an American tradition...

Sep 4, 2020

"It's a pageant" is a line from the political satire movie "Wag the Dog." It's also the title of "Hot Media with Bob Mann" episode 140 about the media and the 2020 POTUS campaign. Professor Paul Levinson is my guest. TV is once again a major player in the election and show biz techniques play a major part in the process.