S5: Glenn Greenwald: Why Journalism is Broken
TRIGGERnometry
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The Crisis of Trust in Journalism and Politics
This chapter examines the declining effectiveness of journalism in providing context on critical issues like terrorism and the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing an elitist view that underestimates the public's ability to understand complex events. It critiques the shift in major political parties away from representing the working class, highlighting the emergence of grassroots leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in response to this disconnection. The discussion raises pressing questions about the future of left-wing politics and whether meaningful reform or a complete transformation is necessary.
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