Chapter
The Importance of Transparency in Media
40:51 - 45:57 (05:06)
The lack of transparency in various industries has negatively affected retail investors, and newsrooms need to prioritize transparency to counterbalance this. The Washington Post is a good example of a news organization at the forefront of transparency in journalism.
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The media has a social responsibility to report on important issues but is also a corporation that needs high ratings.
40:51 - 42:13 (01:22)
Summary
The media has a social responsibility to report on important issues but is also a corporation that needs high ratings. There is plenty of outrage about injustice and corruption that needs to be addressed from the citizen's agenda.
ChapterThe Importance of Transparency in Media
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The establishment media lacks a muckraking spirit and tenacity when it comes to delivering news that exposes the truth.
42:13 - 43:47 (01:34)
Summary
The establishment media lacks a muckraking spirit and tenacity when it comes to delivering news that exposes the truth. It is important for newsrooms to have leaders at the top who can challenge the corporate ownership and create an oxygen rich environment for visceral storytelling.
ChapterThe Importance of Transparency in Media
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The game of polarization has been weaponized by some individuals to manipulate political power, obfuscate and promote corruption.
43:47 - 45:57 (02:10)
Summary
The game of polarization has been weaponized by some individuals to manipulate political power, obfuscate and promote corruption. It is essential to fight against this by supporting reliable news outlets like The Washington Post.