California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Hot Talk Collection, 1999-2005
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Hot Talk Collection
- Dates:
- 1999-2005
- Creators:
- MediaVision
- Abstract:
- Hot Talk was a publicly-broadcast program started in the 1990s that explored topics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences through interviews with experts in these fields. The show was hosted by Saul Landau and produced by MediaVision, an audiovisual production unit at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The collection contains video recordings of Hot Talk episodes.
- Extent:
- 1.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes consisting of 22 Betacam videocassettes and 1 S-VHS videocassette for a total of 23 videocassettes)
- Language:
- English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Hot Talk Collection, Collection no. 0087, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection features episodes of the public affairs program Hot Talk, hosted by Saul Landau, director of digital media and international outreach programs for the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Hot Talk focused on topics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences through in-depth interviews with experts.
The program examined a wide range of issues across social, political, and cultural issues. It critically analyzed media coverage of the Iraq War, U.S. foreign policies, and government secrecy, shedding light on their broader global impact. Key themes included socio-economic challenges, international conflicts, and the influence of neoconservative ideologies.
Discussions also explored race relations, the struggles of Indigenous communities, and cultural identity shifts within minority groups in the United States. Environmental issues were a recurring focus, with critiques of policies, corporate pollution, and the ties between government and industry.
Historical and geopolitical topics featured prominently as well, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Middle Eastern history, and the experiences of the Jewish diaspora.
- Biographical / historical:
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Hot Talk was a publicly affairs program started in the 1990s that explored topics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences through interviews with experts in these fields. The show was hosted by Saul Landau and produced by MediaVision, an audiovisual production unit at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The collection contains video recordings of Hot Talk episodes.
- Acquisition information:
- The items were transferred from MediaVision in 2021.
- Processing information:
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The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. California's LSTA program is administered by the California State Library.
The collection was processed by Dieter Mackenbach, Rob Strauss, and Andrew Kopp in June 2022. Further processing was performed by Rob Strauss, David Castro, and Stacy Marines in 2024.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged alphabetically by interviewee name.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Sponsor:
- The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. California's LSTA program is administered by the California State Library.
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-25 15:14:15 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Advance notice is required for access. Please note that audiovisual materials in this collection are currently inaccessible due to the lack of playback equipment. Users interested in viewing these materials may request digitization or reformatting; however, this process may require additional time and resources.
- Terms of access:
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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Hot Talk Collection, Collection no. 0087, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
- Location of this collection:
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3801 West Temple Ave.Pomona, CA 91768, US
- Contact:
- (909) 869-3775