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Maxwell Modell is a Research Associate and Graduate Tutor at Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Culture. His research focuses on the intersection of journalism and politics, particularly how news media adapts to digital technologies and trust challenges. He leads the AHRC-funded project 'Enhancing the Impartiality of Political News', examining broadcaster practices and audience perceptions globally. His PhD ('Reinventing the News? The Discourse of UK News Podcasts') explored podcasting’s role in redefining journalism through evolving norms and audience engagement.
Education:
- PhD in Journalism Studies, Cardiff University (2025)
Research Interests: Modell investigates podcasting's impact on political communication, media impartiality, and digital journalism innovation. His work analyzes how legacy and digital-native media use podcasts to navigate trust issues and reshape news delivery. Recent studies include podcast meta-commentary on impartiality, epistemologies of news podcasts, and the evolving role of political interviews.
Awards & Recognition: none explicitly mentioned.
Grants & Projects:
- Principal Investigator on AHRC-funded 'Enhancing the Impartiality of Political News' (2023–)
