Media's Tumultuous Ties to Fascism

This chapter explores the fraught relationship between media coverage and the emergence of the Nazi party in Germany, revealing how journalists often misrepresented or downplayed the threat posed by fascism. It critiques the failures of liberal publications in effectively countering Nazi rhetoric, as well as their tendency toward self-censorship and distraction from violence. The discussion draws parallels to today's media landscape, emphasizing the ongoing struggles to maintain credible journalism in the face of authoritarianism and disinformation.