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The story of Gabby Petito - a pretty, 22 year old white woman with an instagram following - and her boyfriend turned fugitive Brian Laundrie, the prime suspect in her murder, have captivated much of the nation and the world with the media’s breathless coverage.

This story has also forced an important conversation about the disparity and inequity in how the media covers stories of missing and murdered women of color.

Hosted by Matt Pitman.

Links:

Learn more about Professor Wagner and her important work here.

The Politico article we discuss can be found here.

 

The story of Gabby Petito - a pretty, 22 year old white woman with an instagram following - and her boyfriend turned fugitive Brian Laundrie, the prime suspect in her murder, have captivated much of the nation and the world with the media&rsquo;s breathless coverage.
This story has also forced an important conversation about the disparity and inequity in how the media covers stories of missing and murdered women of color.
Hosted by Matt Pitman.
Links:
Learn more about Professor Wagner and her important work <a href="https://www.routledge.com/Reporting-Inequality-Tools-and-Methods-for-Covering-Race-and-Ethnicity/Lehrman-Wagner/p/book/9781138849884">here</a>.
The Politico article we discuss can be found <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/09/29/media-gabby-petito-addiction-missing-white-woman-syndrome-514555">here</a>.
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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

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