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Good news for people who love bad news

Unexplainable

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Framing the News: Good vs. Bad

This chapter explores the challenges of reporting good news amidst a predominance of negative headlines, emphasizing the media's negativity bias. The hosts engage in a conversation about how public perception can be skewed by the emphasis on shocking events, contrasting media narratives with statistical realities, particularly regarding crime rates. The discussion questions why uplifting stories struggle to capture attention and the implications of this trend on our understanding of the world.

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