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#423 — “More From Sam”: Democracy, Populism, Wealth Inequality, News-Induced Anxiety, & Rapid Fire Questions

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Media and Populism: A Troubling Parallels

This chapter examines the shifting dynamics of independent media in relation to the rise of populism, highlighting the accountability issues faced by media influencers. It addresses the challenges posed to democratic institutions amid growing public skepticism towards experts and the complexity of intertwining legitimate criticism with conspiracy theories.

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