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29: The Birth of Click Bait & Fake News: Yellow Journalism

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The Rise of Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst

This chapter delves into the early lives of Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, two influential figures in the journalism industry during the yellow journalism era. It showcases their ambitions, struggles, and entry into the world of journalism, leading to the establishment of their respective newspapers and the subsequent rivalry that shaped the sensationalized news of the time.

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