Where Does Mainstream Media Go Wrong?
One side of the media believes they deliver truth and justice, and the other side is effective. Jon looks at the difference between right-wing and “mainstream media,” and why the stories the news often covers isn't really news at ...
Cable news seems to believe it’s the protector of freedom and democracy — but what they are airing is often more speculation and entertainment than actual news. In this episode, we learn how our very broken media system is driven by ratings, which is a real problem since we need it to keep our democracy in good health. We also explore some of the ways we can start to prioritize quality journalism and get away from a constant flow of EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS.
