The Press Box Our Broken Media Ecosystem, Replay Reviews for Everyone, and Lachlan Cartwright of Breaker
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Sep 15, 2025 This week, Lachlan Cartwright, founder of the media newsletter Breaker, joins the discussion. He delves into the chaotic landscape of media surrounding high-profile crimes and social media's role in shaping narratives. They explore key topics, like Puck's acquisition of Air Mail and CBS News' concerns over Bari Weiss’s new position. Lachlan also sheds light on Lachlan Murdoch’s control over Fox and News Corp, illustrating the tangled web of media power dynamics. The conversation is a captivating mix of industry insights and humor.
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Broken Information System Shapes Narratives
- The hosts argue the information ecosystem around Charlie Kirk's killing was fast, chaotic, and shaped by social media narratives.
- They say journalism rushed partial law-enforcement bulletins into public narratives before facts were verified.
Reporting Pressure Amplifies Partial Bulletins
- Mainstream outlets sometimes amplify unverified law-enforcement bulletins under pressure to publish.
- That rush creates competing 'manhunts' in journalism that can spread misleading theories.
False Narratives Persist Because They Fit Beliefs
- Social media quickly stabilizes simple, politically useful explanations even when false.
- The hosts note misinformation can persist because it fits users' hopes or suspicions.