In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into some of the most challenging questions about charity and its role in society. Is charity truly the solution to poverty, or does it sometimes only address the symptoms while leaving the root causes untouched?
Don’t miss out as Dr Colin Alexander, a Senior Lecturer in Political Communications at Nottingham Trent University, explores how the ‘warm glow’ of giving can distract from tackling deeper structural issues and discuss the impact of celebrity-led campaigns, like Band Aid, and media portrayals of global crises.
His research spans diverse topics including propaganda, public diplomacy, charity’s societal role and critical journalism studies.
