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New Media: Podcasts, Politics & the Collapse of Trust

The Ben & Marc Show

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Erosion of Trust in the Digital Age

This chapter examines the shifting landscape of trust in authoritative institutions influenced by social media's rise. It discusses the decline in public confidence due to the democratization of information and the polarization of perspectives along partisan lines. The speakers reflect on historical shifts in trust dynamics, analyzing the role of media technologies and the implications for civil discourse and public perception.

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