Chapter
Understanding Politics and Government Functioning
1:13:45 - 1:20:16 (06:31)
The speaker wants to understand the basic functioning of democracy and how our government works. Vox's approach to journalism is focused on a reporter's body of knowledge, rather than just new information.
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Vox believes that the product of journalism is the reporter's body of knowledge and not just the new piece of information being reported.
1:13:45 - 1:15:42 (01:56)
Summary
Vox believes that the product of journalism is the reporter's body of knowledge and not just the new piece of information being reported. The goal is to expose more of the iceberg and context behind the news to help readers understand its importance.
ChapterUnderstanding Politics and Government Functioning
Episode#208: Ezra Klein -- From College Blogger to Political Powerhouse
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Journalists need to have foundational knowledge about the beat they are covering in order to effectively communicate complex topics to their audience.
1:15:42 - 1:17:23 (01:40)
Summary
Journalists need to have foundational knowledge about the beat they are covering in order to effectively communicate complex topics to their audience. This involves taking the time to learn basic information and not relying solely on journalistic skills.
ChapterUnderstanding Politics and Government Functioning
Episode#208: Ezra Klein -- From College Blogger to Political Powerhouse
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest expresses his insecurity about his lack of political knowledge and how difficult it is to distinguish theater and posturing from fact.
1:17:23 - 1:20:16 (02:53)
Summary
The guest expresses his insecurity about his lack of political knowledge and how difficult it is to distinguish theater and posturing from fact. He seeks recommendations for books or resources to understand how the government functions and establish a basic understanding without spending 20 hours a week.