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South African media scholar Sean Jacobs (University of Michigan)

South African media scholar Sean Jacobs (University of Michigan)

February 15, 2008 00:32:58

Guests: Jacobs, Sean
Alegi, Peter

Host: Alegi, Peter
Limb, Peter

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Episode 003

Media, Culture, and Politics

In this episode's first segment, Peter Alegi reports on the exciting conclusion of the 2008 African Nations Cup in Ghana. In the second segment, South African media scholar Sean Jacobs (University of Michigan) discusses his blog Leo Africanus, and shares his insights on the relationship between media, popular culture, and democracy in Africa.

00:00:00 - 00:06:39 Introduction
00:06:39 - 00:08:20 Jacobs' Personal History
00:08:20 - 00:11:26 Blogging Africa
00:11:27 - 00:16:26 Alternative Media
00:16:27 - 00:21:43 Broadcasting Popular Sport in South Africa
00:21:43 - 00:26:54 Media Freedoms in South Africa
00:26:54 - 00:29:43 African Bloggers
00:29:43 - 00:31:53 MSU Events
00:31:53 - 00:32:58 Outro