Episode 44: Iris Chyi: Why 2.3 billion people still read newspapers

Iris Chyi, this weeks guest, is an Associate Professor and new media researcher at the University of Texas at Austin. Iris’ significant research into newspaper readership makes her a great guest to discuss with us about where most people are actually receiving their information in today’s heavily Internet based culture. Her research highlights some discrepancies in what most may believe to be true. In today’s society, where you get your information from has become more critical than ever. We discuss the newspaper and where it’s place is and continues to be in today’s world.