MediaMak with Dr. Shermak

Media Mak - Summer 26 - Week 2 - Words

During an intense week of content, Dr. Shermak explores the way words have been transmitted to our eyes and ears over many centuries.

Media Mak - Week 1 Summer - Welcome to JOUR 200

As summer gets underway, Dr. Shermak welcomes students and listeners to the six-week session.

Media Mak - Week 15 - Putting It All Together SP 26

On the last episode of the semester, Dr. Shermak has some closing thoughts and a message for the future.

Media Mak - Week 14 - Legal Controls and Expression SP 26

We've discussed the First Amendment and we will discuss it more on this episode - it is that important. Dr. Shermak will also dive into libel and attempt to tackle an interesting question: Does artificial intelligence have free speech protections?

Week 13 - Media and Democracy with Professor Zach Gass

This episode of MediaMak features the show's first-ever guest: Cuesta Political Science Professor Zach Gass. We discuss the press, democracy, "fake news" and more.