Media Mistrust and Labor Struggles

This chapter explores the erosion of trust in traditional media, examining recent court rulings on cable news personalities that reveal their prioritization of infotainment over factual reporting. It also sheds light on the ongoing struggles of coal miners in Alabama fighting for their rights amid corporate indifference, and the Teamsters' efforts to unionize Amazon workers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of collective action and the need for reforms in worker rights within an increasingly challenging labor landscape.