The phenomenon of nut picking in the media is the picking of the craziest examples of opinions of anti-vaccine individuals, to generalize and undermine their movement using social media, which harms scientific debate, erodes trust, and misleads policymakers.
The Speaker discusses the challenges of modern media and how the internet has changed media consumption habits.
A discussion about protests on campus and how they are sometimes portrayed in right-wing media.
The term "breaking news" has lost its impact due to its overuse in media. Many individuals receive alerts but often brush them off as insignificant or repetitive.
During a pitch to Goldman Sachs, concerns were raised about Aussie's claim of being a next-gen media company due to the use of voice changers and a Gmail account for official business.
Sarah Vowell discusses her pre-internet days creating videos and sending them around, and how making your own media can be empowering.
The guest shares his enthusiasm for the media company Defector and his interest in a podcast called "Normal Gossip" which he was able to provide feedback on as a subscriber.
The narrative presented by the media is not controlled by a set group of people but rather shaped by the consumers who consume it. However, some argue that the media first decides on an agenda and distorts information to fit that agenda.
Discussion on the lack of surprise and interest from mainstream radio shows when discussing news. Highlight on how certain personalities, like Maxine Waters, can make an impact on bringing news into the mainstream.
The conversation discusses the current state of media reporting, the potential of returning to the fundamentals of journalism, and the fun nature of the industry.
In 2011, KSTU Fox 13 allegedly collaborated with police in obtaining evidence related to the Josh Powell case by sending a reporter to cover events and interviews. The station's president and general manager, Tim Ermish, did not deny the collaboration but stated that the station was simply reporting on the news.
Correspondent Jacqueline Schultz has been hired by People magazine to report on behind-the-scenes happenings at America's Got Talent. She previously worked as a correspondent for a company on the red carpet at AGT and added content to Talk on CBS.
The gap between what people want and what critics believe they should want is growing in media and legislature. Though diversity is important, when it becomes the sole focus of a movie it can seem forced and unrelatable.
Fear motivates a group of individuals, including a wealthy developer, a new publisher and a veteran reporter, to withhold an important story from the public. The decision ultimately leads to the downfall of a 140-year-old publication.
Creating videos can be a great form of media that can serve as a multiplier for businesses, allowing them to gain more audience, leads, and traffic while building trust and reputation without doing any extra work.
The media does a lot of good investigative and enterprise work to uncover corrupt systems in the government and to hold them accountable. Major news outlets such as the Washington Post and New York Times are known for their excellent coverage, and they have been instrumental in exposing corrupt systems in the past.
The speaker discusses the importance of character likability in media and how it relates to audience identification, as well as sharing personal anecdotes from their experiences in the television industry.
Former ESPN employees discuss the excitement of being able to explore taboo topics after leaving the company. They were previously limited in the amount they could discuss due to restrictions by executives.
The speaker expresses concern that the use of the N-word in media may cause controversy and result in edits or censorship.
