
Episode 215: Making a Martyr (with Nancy Rommelmann)
Blocked and Reported
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Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas of Reporting Personal Stories
The chapter discusses the ethical considerations and criteria for determining whether a certain individual's personal life should be reported as a news story. It delves into the factors of public figure status, evidence of hypocrisy, and the relevance of the individual's political affiliations, all while highlighting the impact of a fantasy involving a constituent being murdered on the decision-making process.
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