Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

4/26/24: Don Lemon CONFRONTED On Media Bias, Bernie 2020, RussiaGate

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Apr 26, 2024
Don Lemon, former CNN anchor and host of The Don Lemon Show, offers his insights on media bias and the evolving landscape of journalism. He discusses the shortcomings of corporate media in covering Bernie Sanders' campaigns and how these oversights impacted voter perceptions. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing free speech with content moderation in social media. Lemon reflects on his career at CNN and emphasizes the need for more diverse representation in political reporting, while humorously contrasting the media's current state with everyday topics.
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ADVICE

Building Community

  • Build community and engage with your audience.
  • Incorporate feedback and be a part of their lives.
INSIGHT

Media Myopia

  • Corporate media outlets develop "myopic lenses" and "blinders."
  • This leads to a standardized approach to news coverage.
INSIGHT

Democratic Disunity

  • Democrats struggle with party unity, unlike Republicans.
  • This internal struggle may have contributed to Trump's presidency.
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