Episode 2 - Are media platforms making or breaking European identity? by Culture and Communication Research Centre

The three episodes of this podcast unravel the findings of the EUMEPLAT research project, which studies the platformization of Europe. The podcast takes you to Türkiye, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Poland. In various locations, from media archaeology labs to art house cinemas, we discuss how Europe is constructed.

In the second episode, we dive into the historic Cafe Slavia, one of Prague's oldest literary cafes, dating back to 1881. Unraveling the dichotomy between elites and ordinary people, our research delves into the complexities of populism, dissecting how it influences the construction of Europe's vision. Venturing into social media, the podcast unveils the complexities of giving voice to ordinary people. Shifting focus, the podcast extends to the contested narratives surrounding Europe and the intricate relationship between social media, populism, and the portrayal of Europe. Transitioning to Prague's central train station, the podcast tackles migration and gender in Europe as interconnected facets of identity. The podcast paints a vivid picture of Europe as a dynamic and contested space, shaped by evolving discourses on culture, communication, populism, and migration.

Join us as we navigate this intellectual landscape, seeking to understand the role of media platforms in co-shaping European identity at https://culcorc.fsv.cuni.cz/.

For more information about CULCORC's work on the EUMEPLAT research, you can also visit https://eumeplat.fsv.cuni.cz/.