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Islam on Screen: Talk Shows' Portrayals During Indonesia's 2024 Election at tvOne and CNN Indonesia Halim, Syaiful; Mukarom, Zaenal; Fakhruroji, Moch.
International Journal of Nusantara Islam Vol 14 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Nusantara Islam
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/ijni.v14i1.54556

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This study explores the representation of Islam in political talk shows on two major Indonesian news television stations—tvOne and CNN Indonesia—during the lead-up to the 2024 Presidential Election. Using a qualitative approach and document analysis method, the research focuses on two episodes that exemplify how Islamic identity is framed: Catatan Demokrasi from tvOne and Political Show from CNN Indonesia. Guided by Halliday’s social semiotics and Hall’s theory of representation, the analysis investigates both audio-visual content and discursive structures to reveal underlying patterns of meaning. The findings show that Islam is often reduced to a socio-political identity marker attached to certain political figures rather than explored as a religious or philosophical system. Such framing, recurrently amplified by hosts and guests, leads to the oversimplification and banalization of Islamic identity in mainstream media. While political identity and religious symbolism appear repeatedly in these discussions, the programs lack theoretical clarity and depth regarding the concept of identity politics. The study contributes to media and communication studies by offering a critical reflection on the media’s role in shaping public perceptions of Islam. It also proposes a new way to conceptualize televised representation by emphasizing the ethical implications of religious commodification during electoral periods. The research calls for a more responsible media practice that upholds the integrity of religious identity and fosters inclusive political discourse.
Commodifying Faith: Symbolic Economies in Media Constructions of the Cikande Halal Industrial Zone Ahmad, Ikhsan; Turmudi, Hamzah; Muhtadi, Asep Saeful; Mukarom, Zaenal
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v6i2.52368

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This study investigates how government media construct the Halal Industrial Estate of Cikande (KIHC) as a religious-economic space through the commodification of sacred values. Drawing on key concepts such as religious commodification, Bourdieu’s symbolic capital, and the global halal economy, this research employs a qualitative design using Critical Discourse Analysis integrated with symbolic economy theory. The dataset consists of official press releases, social media posts and promotional materials issued by the Banten Provincial Government between 2019 and 2024. The findings reveal three major mechanisms: the resignification of religious symbols into commercial branding tools, the conversion of religious symbolic capital into economic capital, and the production of futuristic narratives that position KIHC as a center of moral-economic authority. The main methodological challenge arises from the exclusive reliance on government-produced discourse, which limits the study’s ability to capture public reception or contestation. Practically, the study recommends the development of ethical standards for public communication to prevent the reduction of religion into mere commercial branding. This research contributes to the study of religion and media by elucidating how the state deploys religious values as symbolic commodities within Indonesia’s halal industrial development. This article extends theoretical discussions on symbolic economy within the halal industry and offers a conceptual framework for understanding the interplay between religion, state authority, and capitalism in media discourse.