Don’t Use Trolls As A Cop-Out with Zoe Tzanis

PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN’s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it’s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren’t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid.

• The updated NCAA softball bracket and schedule is here
• Read Zoe Tzanis’ research article on misogynoir in ESPN’s 2024 WNBA Playoffs coverage here
• Read Frankie de la Cretaz’s story for Xtra here, and their full interview with Zoe here
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