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The role of media in investigating government systems.
35:25 - 40:51 (05:25)
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.
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Two speakers discuss the lack of accountability in politics and how those in power are often rewarded for their mistakes rather than punished for them.
35:25 - 36:34 (01:09)
Summary
Two speakers discuss the lack of accountability in politics and how those in power are often rewarded for their mistakes rather than punished for them.
ChapterThe role of media in investigating government systems.
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
This podcast episode highlights the media's coverage of Trump's voter base and the investigative work done by publications such as the Washington Post and the New York Times.
36:34 - 38:59 (02:25)
Summary
This podcast episode highlights the media's coverage of Trump's voter base and the investigative work done by publications such as the Washington Post and the New York Times. It also discusses how this coverage impacts democracy and journalism.
ChapterThe role of media in investigating government systems.
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The dynamic of permanent campaigning and incentivizing politicians to become crazier as a means of gaining attention and donations has led to the intense polarization of the media.
38:59 - 40:51 (01:51)
Summary
The dynamic of permanent campaigning and incentivizing politicians to become crazier as a means of gaining attention and donations has led to the intense polarization of the media.