The sparkling of the words: radio in the game of propaganda and protest!

The sparkling of the words: radio in the game of propaganda and protest!

On January 30, 2025, a new exhibition will open in Vienna's House of History in Vienna, which deals with the topics of ideology, resistance and democracy. Under the title "It sparks! Austria between propaganda and protest", the exhibition illuminates the role of the media, especially the radio, in the formation of the social picture. This multimedia presentation, which is planned on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Second Republic, invites visitors to interactive participation and shows how language and music enter households via radio waves and influence thinking. According to Academia.edu represent.

exhibition opens doors for critical argument

This event offers a platform for critical discussions about the interfaces between the media and political ideologies in historical and contemporary context. The exhibition is therefore not only seen as a review of the development of the media landscape in Austria, but also as an impetus to lead current debates about the role of reporting in an increasingly polarized world. The combination of scientific analyzes and creative exposure creates a multifaceted perspective on the essential question of how democracy can be lived and considered.