I always chuckle when media and ethics are used in the same breath with news, as I am a believer that it is impossible to write without bias. This bias comes directly from your personal feelings which are guided by your experiences and are nearly impossible to quash. Many believe this bias began in the… Continue reading God Save The Local News
Category: Marc Andrew Tager’s Blog
Mookie the Lil’ Teapot
I was not a fan of Spike Lee’s movies, including Do the Right Thing, which had its debut in 1989 when I was 23. I must attribute it to ignorance, having been conditioned to have a particular view of the world which I am not proud of. I was living in Dallas, Texas working in… Continue reading Mookie the Lil’ Teapot
Exposing Media Bias and the Liberation of Pandora’s Box
I am entranced by the magic of Enrique Dussel’s ideas about liberatory ethics. are rooted in a critique of Western modernity and colonialism. He proffers that traditional ethics are often shaped by oppressive systems, focused on promoting the ideals of the dominating side much. Senator George Graham Vest may have said it best, “history is… Continue reading Exposing Media Bias and the Liberation of Pandora’s Box
Salazar & Ethical Dilemmas
Thankfully I have found my way to this class, as I have been a self-taught ‘student’ of media and ethics for at least two decades. Prior to this journey out of the darkness I drank all the media sponsored Kool-Aid that I could find completely immersing myself within the smoke and mirrors spun from some… Continue reading Salazar & Ethical Dilemmas
The Silence of The Lambs
In the grand theater of modern news, it often feels like we’re all unwittingly cast in a surreal, reality-bending sitcom. And what’s the running gag? The media, of course! They’re the ones spinning yarns, with the government’s blessing, like masterful jesters in a royal court. But instead of juggling balls, they juggle facts, fiction, and… Continue reading The Silence of The Lambs
An Ode to the Graduates
First, congratulations! You’ve crossed the finish line of academia and have now been thrust into the wild, exhilarating, and sometimes terrifying world of adulthood. You might think it’s time to jump straight into a job and start living that “adult life” everyone talks about. Well, hold your horses! Before you sign up for that 9-to-5… Continue reading An Ode to the Graduates
Deconstructing Politics Pt 1
How many times do we hear the words “For Your Safety“ from the Government or those in power? Remember the Republicans fight to ban and how TikTok, as it was the means the Chinese were going to take over the minds of American youths? How about the Democrats suing to keep third party candidates off… Continue reading Deconstructing Politics Pt 1
Dating me #1
I have joked a ton about dating, especially in our little town of Fort Bragg and I would like to set the record straight. The dating pool is not empty or depleted like I (and many others) have shouted. There truly are a great many amazing single women in the area. Yes, it is a… Continue reading Dating me #1
Poor Things: A Portent of Change
I took some time on a rainy day to watch ‘Poor Things’ on the advice of a friend whose opinion I value highly. I wanted to attend with an open mind, so I did no prior research save for being told it is a coming of age and empowerment movie from the female perspective. I… Continue reading Poor Things: A Portent of Change
Cancelled:#MeToo
We are bombarded by so many voices focusing on the things that focus on our differences. The powers that be understand that if they chum the waters with their rhetoric, the people will be focused on culture wars rather than watching our freedoms, rights and money being taken away. Keeping the blinders on helps keep… Continue reading Cancelled:#MeToo