Protocol and pageantry: Reporting the death of the queen
The queen’s death sets in motion a massive media operation – but is it reflecting public sentiment, or shaping it? Plus, TikTok enters Latin American politics.
In death, as in life, British Queen Elizabeth II is at the centre of a media spectacle – but not all outlets, especially those outside the United Kingdom, have maintained a tone of reverence, with many confronting thorny issues from the monarchy’s past.
Contributors:
Mic Wright – Media critic
Maya Jasanoff – Professor of History, Harvard University
Laura Clancy – Author, Running the Family Firm, and lecturer in Media, Lancaster University
Tim Ewart – Royal commentator, and former royal editor, ITV News
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Latin America’s TikTok politicos
Right-wing politicians in Latin America are relying heavily on TikTok – and its short, catchy videos – to sell themselves. Producer Ryan Kohls explores how the social media platform of the moment is affecting politics across the continent.
Contributors:
Fernanda Seavon – Writer and photographer
Sebastian Valenzuela – Associate Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and researcher, Millennium Institute for Foundational Research on Data
Edgard Gutierrez – Political consultant and strategist, and a member of the International Association of Political Consultants.