The chapter discusses the challenges faced in journalism, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging nuance in reporting. It explores topics such as media reform movements, the impact of anti-disinformation efforts, and the struggle for balanced reporting amidst accusations of bias. The conversation also reflects on the changing political beliefs of the speaker and the need for societies to strive towards a more tolerant and unified existence in the current media landscape.
When Nellie Bowles got her dream job as a reporter for the New York Times, she thought she'd never leave her job at the legacy paper. But what she witnessed behind the scenes gave her a very personal insight into the political capture of the American newsroom. She tells UnHerd's Freddie Sayers about the disinformation movement, mainstream media bias and finding herself outside the tribe...
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