UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Professor Daniel Kreiss spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 10. He shared his experience on September 11, 2001 living in Brooklyn, specifically outlining the way people consumed media at the time. He talked about how the tragic event fostered a sense of community in a way that would be less likely in the current media landscape. He also talked about the advantages of having more information available, and more.

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