Episode
The Tyler Perry Effect
44:40
Published: Tue May 02 2023
Description
Media attention can make a big difference when people go missing. But did the local, regional and national media fail these two missing men of color? Why didn't these cases get the same attention early on as cases involving young white women and are there lessons to be learned? Media mogul Tyler Perry has helped bring a spotlight to the disappearances of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos and has become an advocate for the families.
Chapters
The lack of media attention on missing black males has been brought to attention after the recent disappearance of a young black male.
00:00 - 02:03 (02:03)
Summary
The lack of media attention on missing black males has been brought to attention after the recent disappearance of a young black male. The speaker claims the media's lack of coverage may be due to the individuals' race and ethnic status.
EpisodeThe Tyler Perry Effect
PodcastThe Last Ride
A decade ago, national media attention was given to the disappearances of Terrence and Felipe, only after a famous actor and producer learned about the cold cases.
02:03 - 14:08 (12:04)
Summary
A decade ago, national media attention was given to the disappearances of Terrence and Felipe, only after a famous actor and producer learned about the cold cases. Criticism has also been directed towards media for only focusing on missing white women.
EpisodeThe Tyler Perry Effect
PodcastThe Last Ride
Witnesses confirmed the presence of a deputy in the area where Terrence Woods disappeared and cast doubts on the official investigation.
14:08 - 20:19 (06:11)
Summary
Witnesses confirmed the presence of a deputy in the area where Terrence Woods disappeared and cast doubts on the official investigation.
EpisodeThe Tyler Perry Effect
PodcastThe Last Ride
The Naples Daily News published a brief report of Terrence William's disappearance in January 2004, however, it was only several months later that the journalist Dennis Husty uncovered that William's disappearance might be connected to another missing person case.
20:19 - 25:29 (05:09)
Summary
The Naples Daily News published a brief report of Terrence William's disappearance in January 2004, however, it was only several months later that the journalist Dennis Husty uncovered that William's disappearance might be connected to another missing person case.
EpisodeThe Tyler Perry Effect
PodcastThe Last Ride
The family of a missing person sent hundreds of letters and emails to national media outlets but did not get much coverage until the Sheriff's Office provided more information.
25:29 - 32:05 (06:36)
Summary
The family of a missing person sent hundreds of letters and emails to national media outlets but did not get much coverage until the Sheriff's Office provided more information.
EpisodeThe Tyler Perry Effect
PodcastThe Last Ride
The speaker discusses the discrepancies in media coverage and attention for missing persons cases based on race, reflecting on a conversation with a congressman on the issue and personal experiences.
32:05 - 36:47 (04:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses the discrepancies in media coverage and attention for missing persons cases based on race, reflecting on a conversation with a congressman on the issue and personal experiences.
EpisodeThe Tyler Perry Effect
PodcastThe Last Ride
The speaker talks about the need for standards when it comes to missing persons and how different communities have different perspectives on it.
36:48 - 43:12 (06:23)
Summary
The speaker talks about the need for standards when it comes to missing persons and how different communities have different perspectives on it. They also discuss the idea of balance in terms of media coverage for missing persons of different races.
EpisodeThe Tyler Perry Effect
PodcastThe Last Ride
This section provides credits for those involved in producing the podcast and urges people to support local journalism by subscribing to their local newspaper or donating to public radio stations such as WGCU; no relevant information about the podcast's topic is included.
43:12 - 44:27 (01:15)
Summary
This section provides credits for those involved in producing the podcast and urges people to support local journalism by subscribing to their local newspaper or donating to public radio stations such as WGCU; no relevant information about the podcast's topic is included.