Drilled S3, Ep 9: Jay Rosen and Nicholas Johnson on What the Media Can Do About Disinformation
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Feb 29, 2020 NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen and former FCC commissioner Nicholas Johnson discuss the impact of media policy on journalism and democracy, the history of American media policy, challenges faced by journalists combating disinformation, and the importance of accountability in media.
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Impact of Fairness Doctrine Removal
- The Fairness Doctrine's removal led to a rise in conservative talk radio and ultimately, climate denial.
- Politicians on both sides benefit from its absence, making its return unlikely.
Fairness Doctrine Annoyance
- The Fairness Doctrine required broadcasters to present a range of views on controversial issues.
- It annoyed the fossil fuel industry because it gave stations an excuse to reject certain content.
Schmertz's Advertorial Tactic
- Herb Schmertz offered to buy airtime for environmental groups to criticize Mobil Oil if they could also air their message.
- When TV channels refused, Schmertz wrote an advertorial accusing them of censorship.