Matthew Powers

Matthew Powers is Associate Professor in the UW's Department of Communication.

Defund Public Media? The News Landscape in Washington State Shows why that’s a Bad Idea

Republicans in Washington have set their sights – once again – on defunding public media. On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the termination of taxpayer support for the...

Why Would Anyone Pursue a Career in Journalism?

The case of journalism presents in magnified form a predicament that can be observed in many socially important jobs like teaching, nursing, and caretaking, which suffer from similar issues of recruitment, burnout, and retention. 

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