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Fox News defamation lawsuit settlement protects journalism

May 17, 2023 toddvogts 0

Thanks to blatant lies and spreading mis- and disinformation, Fox News recently settled a defamation lawsuit to the tune of $787.5 million.  This followed accusations […]

Facebook acknowledges media influence

February 8, 2017 toddvogts 0

Facebook and journalism have an interesting relationship. News outlets need the social media platform to reach readers, and Facebook need the news to add some […]

Journos, educators should lead social media change

January 25, 2017 toddvogts 0

Fake news is a problem, but there might be a solution most haven’t considered. Amanda Bright, writing for MediaShift, suggests journalists and journalism educators need to […]

Colbert-Inspired T-Shirt Arrives In Moundridge

August 28, 2008 toddvogts 0

Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert called Canton, Kan., a sh**hole on “The Colbert Report.” Canton is my hometown, and the residents there reacted negatively and were […]

Neighboring Town Spins Colbert’s Canton (Kan.) Slam

August 13, 2008 toddvogts 0

So it looks like one town’s tantrum is turning into another town’s T-shirt. After Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert called Canton, Kan., a sh**hole on “The […]

On-going ‘Canton’ Saga Proves Kansas’ Overreaction

August 6, 2008 toddvogts 0

Last week, Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report,” called my hometown of Canton, Kan., a sh–hole. He did this as a way […]

Colbert, Canton Flap Is Satirical Brilliance

August 1, 2008 toddvogts 0

There are less than 1,000 people who reside in my hometown of Canton, yet recently the small, sleepy community made a splash on the national […]

About This Site

This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts (PhD, Kansas State University, 2023), an assistant professor of media in Kansas, and as a resource for his journalism students. It also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

Research Interests & Activities

Dr. Vogts’s research focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education. He advises student media and teaches courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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