FRANK Talks: The Impact of Fake News in the Real World – Tucson

Joel D. Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States

“Fake News”: The Impact of Fake News in the Real World Jamie Bowen, Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Although not new, our awareness and use of the term “fake news” has risen in prominence. In general, “fake news” is media that consists of deliberate misinformation, news whose main purpose […]

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FRANK Talks: Talking to Each Other About Controversies Now – Pinetop-Lakeside

Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library 1595 Johnson Dr, Lakeside, AZ, United States

Talking to Each Other About Controversies Now  Matt Kundert, University of Arizona, Department of English Current social controversies reflect our nation’s complex history, politics and values. Our views can differ sharply on whether or not America has changed for the better, or for the worse. We can point to specific cultural and technological developments that […]

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FRANK Talks: Immigrants and the American Dream – Ajo

Salazar-Ajo Library 15 W. Plaza St. #179, Ajo, AZ, United States

Immigrants and the American Dream: We the People Today and Tomorrow Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies The United States of America has long touted itself as the land of immigrants, and is demographically more diverse than at any time in our nation’s history. Yet the source and […]

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FRANK Talks: Information Warfare as the New Battlespace – Anthem

North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ, United States

Weaponized Narrative: Information Warfare as the New Battlespace Dr. Braden Allenby, Arizona State University, President’s Professor of Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering, and Lincoln Professor of Engineering and Ethics Weaponized narrative is the latest term for information warfare, focusing specifically on the role of new media in shaping opinion. Weaponized narratives attack the shared beliefs and […]

FRANK Talks: The Impact of Fake News in the Real World – Chandler

Chandler Basha Library 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler

“Fake News”: The Impact of Fake News in the Real World Jamie Bowen, Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Although not new, our awareness and use of the term “fake news” has risen in prominence. In general “fake news” is journalism that consists of deliberate misinformation, news whose main purpose […]

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FRANK Talks: Racial Literacy and Social Media – Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley Community College - Buxton Library 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and Social Media Dr. Kathy Nakagawa, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation Many parents and educators avoid conversations about race and racism with their children and students, yet young people are regularly exposed to images, stories, videos and statements that reflect racial societal attitudes. This exposure often comes through […]

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Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and Social Media – Coolidge

Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Avenue, Coolidge, AZ, United States

Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and Social Media Dr. Kathy Nakagawa, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation Many parents and educators avoid conversations about race and racism with their children and students, yet young people are regularly exposed to images, stories, videos and statements that reflect racial societal attitudes. This exposure often comes through […]

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FRANK Talks: Challenges to Democracy from the Extremes – Glendale

Glendale Public Library - Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room 19055 N 57th Ave, Glendale, United States

Challenges to Democracy from the Extremes Dr. Albrecht  Classen, University of Arizona, Department of German Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies The recent death of a demonstrator in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the ongoing tension between political parties, highlights the danger of ideological extremism in the U.S. What is Neo-National-Socialism? How do we address ideological extremes […]

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FRANK Talks: Information Warfare as the New Battlespace – Eagar

Round Valley Public Library 179 South Main Street, Eagar, AZ, United States

Weaponized Narrative: Information Warfare as the New Battlespace Dr. Braden Allenby, Arizona State University, President’s Professor of Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering, and Lincoln Professor of Engineering and Ethics Weaponized narrative is the latest term for information warfare, focusing specifically on the role of new media in shaping opinion. Weaponized narratives attack the shared beliefs and […]

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FRANK Talks: Challenges to Democracy from the Extremes – Tucson

Joel D. Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States

Challenges to Democracy from the Extremes  Dr. Albrecht  Classen, University of Arizona, Department of German Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies The recent death of a demonstrator in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the ongoing tension between political parties, highlights the danger of ideological extremism in the U.S. What is Neo-National-Socialism? How do we address ideological extremes […]

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