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The changing media landscape: How streaming, social media and big mergers are reshaping what we watch, read and listen to

From TikTok trends to Hollywood mergers, the media world is evolving fast.

Most Americans — 83 percent of U.S. adults — use streaming services, according to the Pew Research Center.

Social media is competing with traditional outlets for our attention and trust.

And mergers are reshaping who creates, distributes and profits from the content we watch, read and listen to.

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a media analyst and a pop culture critic about how technology, business and culture are transforming the media landscape and what it means.

And we want to hear from you, too.

How has the way you watch — or even think about — TV and media changed in recent years? Have you cut the cord, added more subscriptions or gone back to basics? What do you think you’re gaining or losing?

And, how have media mergers or ownership changes affected what you watch, read or listen to?

Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828. 

Guests:

Eric Deggans is the first full-time TV critic and media analyst for National Public Radio. He is a guest host for “Morning Edition” and other programs, including podcasts such as “Pop Culture Happy Hour.” He is also an adjunct instructor at Duke University and Indiana University Bloomington.
Neal Justin is the pop culture critic for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He is also an adjunct instructor at the University of St. Thomas.