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Mentioned in 12 episodes
The brass check
Book • 1919
The Brass Check, published in 1919, is a critical analysis of American journalism, focusing on its commercialization and political biases.
Sinclair critiques newspapers and the Associated Press for serving the interests of their owners rather than the public.
He proposes reforms to address these issues, including laws to ensure accuracy and the unionization of journalists.
Sinclair critiques newspapers and the Associated Press for serving the interests of their owners rather than the public.
He proposes reforms to address these issues, including laws to ensure accuracy and the unionization of journalists.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as a major influence for his book, highlighting its exploration of journalism's dark side.
Ryan Holiday as a major influence for his book, highlighting its exploration of journalism's dark side.
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If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 2)
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as the inspiration for his book "Trust Me, I'm Lying", which predicted the rise of fake news.
Ryan Holiday as the inspiration for his book "Trust Me, I'm Lying", which predicted the rise of fake news.
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#90 - Ryan Holiday: Stillness, stoicism, and suffering less
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an exposé of the news industry, written around the same time as "The Jungle."
Ryan Holiday as an exposé of the news industry, written around the same time as "The Jungle."
No One Can Hold Anything Over You | Keeping “The News” In Check
