This chapter delves into the concept of self-censorship in journalism and its implications, including how journalists have to conform to strict standards and check their personal history before interviewing certain individuals. It explores the consequences of publishing controversial stories, as well as the influence of the government and commercial interests on the media industry. The chapter also discusses the challenges of access journalism and balancing personal opinions with factual integrity.
For January's bonus episode, we put together a sci-fi double feature: The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin and The Forbidden Words of Margaret A. by L. Timmel Duchamp. Both are short stories of speculative fiction, and both are incredibly clever bummers.
When not despairing at the states of humanity and journalism, we lighten the mood with some horrifying mouth noises, David Brooks articles, and Andrew's campaign for Sexiest Man Alive.
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