An exploration of the balance between courage to explore the unknown and the wisdom to commit to what we find worthwhile in both life and journalism, while emphasizing the importance of accuracy over advocacy in journalism.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the challenges of doing good journalism in politics, including the requirement to take a slant on who to expose, the risks involved in doing great journalism, and the societal pressure to protect whistleblowers and journalists who are doing great work.
The funding of journalism is crucial to maintaining a stable society, and the proliferation of smaller media outlets has allowed for more experimentation and innovation. However, established media outlets still play a vital role in supporting smaller producers and the pursuit of important information.
The hosts discuss the recent drama surrounding James Charles and how to handle confrontations and negativity online. They also address the issue of people using their platforms to try and extort money.
The media industry is controlled by powerful individuals who have a vested interest in maintaining their power, and news and information are heavily sculpted and edited by them, leading to the spread of misinformation. The recent wave of censorship on social media platforms by big tech giants illustrates the power play of language and the limits of free speech.