Conspirituality Brief: The New Media Order
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May 3, 2025 The podcast dives into the unusual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, highlighting a journalist’s apology for the media's failures. It contrasts this with a new parallel event by Substack, raising questions about the rising 'new media order.' The discussion touches on the complexities of defining independent journalism amidst the influence of financial interests. Additionally, a comedic parody offers sharp critiques of the Trump era, blending humor with poignant commentary on press freedoms and public trust in media.
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Media Crisis at WH Correspondents' Dinner
- The White House Correspondents' Dinner exemplified the media crisis with no president or comedian attending.
- The event highlighted how free press is essential yet challenged in today's political climate.
Media Admission on Biden Coverage Failure
- Axios reporter Alex Thompson admitted the media failed to scrutinize Biden's mental decline.
- This confession deepens distrust in media and shows bipartisan capability for deception.
Fragmented 'New Media Order' Landscape
- Various media outlets like Substack, Epoch Times, and The Free Press claim to lead a new media order.
- These platforms blend independent claims with funding and ideological controversies, complicating defining journalism.