Chapter
The Merging of News and Opinion
15:36 - 28:05 (12:28)
The line between news and opinion in journalism has been blurred due to business interests dictating what should and should not be reported, creating a necessary tension between traditional media and new media.
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A new generation of career news people are disrupting traditional journalism and offering alternatives to what were considered the industry standards by explaining why they have chosen to tell a particular story.
15:36 - 17:45 (02:08)
Summary
A new generation of career news people are disrupting traditional journalism and offering alternatives to what were considered the industry standards by explaining why they have chosen to tell a particular story.
ChapterThe Merging of News and Opinion
EpisodeA Tension Deficit with James Harding
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The line between news and opinion has become blurred in modern media due to the involvement of business people in news reporting.
17:44 - 23:25 (05:40)
Summary
The line between news and opinion has become blurred in modern media due to the involvement of business people in news reporting. In the US in the 80s, the FCC allowed TV stations to profit off public airwaves in exchange for a public service, which was the news.
ChapterThe Merging of News and Opinion
EpisodeA Tension Deficit with James Harding
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The tension between traditional media and new media like Axios creates a necessary dialogue that promotes better quality news.
23:25 - 26:46 (03:21)
Summary
The tension between traditional media and new media like Axios creates a necessary dialogue that promotes better quality news.
ChapterThe Merging of News and Opinion
EpisodeA Tension Deficit with James Harding
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The events of this year have exposed gaps between generations, regions, and ideology, with politics shifting to adopt any argument presented.
26:46 - 28:05 (01:18)
Summary
The events of this year have exposed gaps between generations, regions, and ideology, with politics shifting to adopt any argument presented. The news media has also lost attention, according to an old-school journalist.