Chapter
CNN's Narrative-Driven Coverage of Iran Conflict
08:45 - 13:30 (04:44)
The CNN website's narrative-driven, human interest stories about the conflict with Iran leave out necessary nuts and bolts stories that lay the groundwork of what is happening. The media has a bias towards sensationalism and escalation and conflict instead of being neutral in their reporting.
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The media has a bias towards sensationalism and escalation, which is a symptom of the gravitational pull towards narrative and conflict.
08:45 - 11:24 (02:38)
Media Bias
Summary
The media has a bias towards sensationalism and escalation, which is a symptom of the gravitational pull towards narrative and conflict. While this is understandable, it may not always paint an accurate picture of events.
ChapterCNN's Narrative-Driven Coverage of Iran Conflict
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The podcast discusses the need for a balanced news coverage that provides a mix of narrative-driven and informative stories, as well as the differences between news coverage on TV and newspapers.
11:24 - 13:30 (02:06)
News Coverage
Summary
The podcast discusses the need for a balanced news coverage that provides a mix of narrative-driven and informative stories, as well as the differences between news coverage on TV and newspapers.