NewsPoint360
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -NewsPoint360 is the digital platform for credible experts to comment on today's most important stories. News cycles come and go. Experts don't.
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Dr. Shannon Schmoll on Possible Life on Venus
March 16, 2021 01:17 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBDr. Shannon Schmoll, Director of the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, speaks to NewsPoint360 about the discovery of phosphine in Venus's atmosphere and what it means for possible life on the planet as well as for future NASA missions. Learn more about Shannon Schmoll's expertise and media appearances here: https://expertfile.com/experts/shannon.schmoll NewsPoint360 is a news organization focused on giving credible experts a platform through video interviews that ar...
Dr. Jacqualine Grant on Wildfire Causes in the American West
March 16, 2021 01:16 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWildfires are a naturally occurring piece of forest ecology on the American west coast, but they're happening more frequently and putting more lives and homes in danger. Dr. Jacqualine Grant, Associate Professor of Biology at Southern Utah University and Director of the Garth and Jerry Fraser Museum of Natural History, speaks about why wildfires in the Intermountain South area are becoming more common, what's causing them, and how residents in wildfire danger zones can best protect ...
Dr. Randy Magiera on U.S. Bans of TikTok and Other Online Platforms
March 16, 2021 01:16 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBDr. Randy Magiera, Adjunct Professor of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at Tulane University, speaks to NewsPoint360 about the proposed ban by the U.S. government of the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, if a mobile app can ever be fully banned, and how this ties into how public and private companies collect users' data and what they do with it. Learn more about Randy Magiera's expertise and media appearances here: https://expertfile.com/experts/randy.magiera NewsPoi...
Anita Windisman on Networking for Business
March 16, 2021 01:16 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBAnita Windisman, co-founder of Blue Square Collective and former LinkedIn executive, speaks to NewsPoint360 about online networking platforms and gives her tips on navigating the job market in the digital world - even for those who find it intimidating. Learn more about Anita Windisman's expertise and media appearances here: https://expertfile.com/experts/anita.windisman NewsPoint360 is a news organization focused on giving credible experts a platform through video interviews that...
Dr. Simon Tormey on the Scottish Independence Movement Post-Brexit
March 16, 2021 01:16 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBPolitics in the United Kingdom have been tumultuous to say the least, and it is stoking Scottish desires for independence once again. Dr. Simon Tormey, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law at the University of Bristol, speaks with NewsPoint360 about Scottish nationalist and independence movements in the wake of Brexit, and the likelihood Scotland will see another referendum under First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. NewsPoint360 is a news organization focused on giving credibl...
Dr. Bruno Takahashi on the Media Coverage of Environmental Issues
March 16, 2021 01:16 - 19 minutes - 18 MBDr. Bruno Takahashi, associate professor of Environmental Journalism and Communications at Michigan State University and Research Director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, speaks about what journalists need to be especially careful of when covering natural hazards like hurricanes and fires, why environmental stories are receiving less coverage by major news outlets and how journalists should go about telling both sides of a story responsibly. Learn more about Bru...
Gary Finnegan on the History of the Anti-Vaccination Movement
March 16, 2021 01:16 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBGary Finnegan, editor of Vaccines Today, says that for as long as we've had vaccines, we've had vaccine hesitation. He speaks with NewsPoint360 about the history of vaccinations and where they have and haven't been successful, why humans are sometimes skeptical of them, and how the anti-vaccine movement has changed during the race for a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about Gary Finnegan's expertise and media appearances here: https://expertfile.com/experts/gary.finnegan NewsPoint36...
Eric Alper on the Music Industry during COVID-19
March 16, 2021 01:15 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBEric Alper, founder of That Eric Alper publicity firm, speaks with NewsPoint360 about how musicians have been impacted by, and are adapting to, the global coronavirus pandemic. From playing socially distanced live shows to the growth of music streaming platforms to alternate revenue streams, Alper suggests how fans can support their favorite artists during this challenging time. NewsPoint360 is a news organization focused on giving credible experts a platform through video intervie...
Bryan Segal on Media Consumption Habits during the Pandemic
March 16, 2021 01:15 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBBryan Segal, Senior Vice President at comScore, speaks to NewsPoint360 about how public media, news, and product consumption has changed during the pandemic. Learn more about Bryan Segal's expertise and media appearances here: https://expertfile.com/experts/bryan.segal2 NewsPoint360 is a news organization focused on giving credible experts a platform through video interviews that are uniquely designed for media and other key audiences looking for knowledgeable perspectives on tre...
Dr. Alicia Walf on the Science of Boredom and Your Brain
February 09, 2021 16:07 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBDr. Alicia Walf, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, speaks to NewsPoint360 about what happens in the brain when we're bored, why we're hard-wired to want to avoid it, and strategies on how to embrace boredom when we feel it and reap the mental rewards from a slower pace. Learn more about Alicia Walf's expertise and media appearances here: https://expertfile.com/experts/alicia.walf NewsPoint360 is a news organization focused ...