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Ep 225: How US Media Frames Democracy that Actually Helps People as 'Buying Votes'

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Media Narratives and Democracy

This chapter critiques the media's framing of government actions that assist the poor as manipulative, while portraying corporate support as legitimate policy. It explores how this narrative pathologizes democracy and fosters an elitist perspective that undermines public demand for essential services. The discussion also addresses the skewed representation of accountability in media, particularly in the context of healthcare and corporate misconduct, revealing how these narratives serve to maintain the status quo and silence dissenting voices.

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