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Trump is a Ratings Machine
25:42 - 35:25 (09:42)
The speaker describes Trump as a ratings machine, acknowledging that when he is on screen it is hard to look away, and journalists have come to understand that amplifying his outrageous statements gets a lot of attention.
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This podcast discusses how Trump's outrageous statements bring a huge spike in ratings, however, journalists need to be cautious and be able to differentiate between a scoop and when they're being fed something.
25:42 - 29:52 (04:10)
Summary
This podcast discusses how Trump's outrageous statements bring a huge spike in ratings, however, journalists need to be cautious and be able to differentiate between a scoop and when they're being fed something.
ChapterTrump is a Ratings Machine
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The media's falling ratings are due to their own mistakes, particularly in their handling of the Mueller investigation.
29:52 - 32:34 (02:41)
Summary
The media's falling ratings are due to their own mistakes, particularly in their handling of the Mueller investigation. To survive, media outlets must focus on public interest and improve their storytelling.
ChapterTrump is a Ratings Machine
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The media's coverage of the Mueller Investigation was filled with speculation and inaccurate predictions, and they were unable to hold themselves accountable after the report was released.
32:34 - 33:27 (00:53)
Summary
The media's coverage of the Mueller Investigation was filled with speculation and inaccurate predictions, and they were unable to hold themselves accountable after the report was released.
ChapterTrump is a Ratings Machine
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The media's inability to predict the outcome of the 2016 election and its tendency for sensationalism has led to a lack of trust in their reporting, especially when it comes to politics.
33:27 - 35:25 (01:57)
Summary
The media's inability to predict the outcome of the 2016 election and its tendency for sensationalism has led to a lack of trust in their reporting, especially when it comes to politics.