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Gory Crime Scene Photos
11:23 - 14:27 (03:04)
The host discusses the transgressive work of photographer Weegee and his shocking crime scene photos that played on people's desire for voyeurism and fascination with gore.
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The printing of gory crime scene photos was the birth of tabloid style writing.
11:23 - 12:55 (01:32)
Journalism
Summary
The printing of gory crime scene photos was the birth of tabloid style writing.
ChapterGory Crime Scene Photos
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Rupert Murdoch saw the potential in selling sensation journalism in England with his publication, News of the World.
12:55 - 14:27 (01:31)
Journalism
Summary
Rupert Murdoch saw the potential in selling sensation journalism in England with his publication, News of the World. The publication sold millions of copies through its tawdry headlines of sex scandals and violence.