The Good Fight
Nellie Bowles on How the Revolution Went Mainstream
May 18, 2024
Writer and reporter Nellie Bowles discusses her time at The New York Times, power hierarchies in media, and transformative ideas in 2020. They explore ideological conformity in newsrooms, evolution of ideologies, challenges in autonomous zones, impact of protests on law enforcement, and San Francisco's embrace of anarchy. The conversation tackles white supremacy traits, the evolution of anti-racism movements, and ends with a gratitude exchange.
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- Power dynamics within media led to small groups wielding outsized influence.
- Journalistic integrity faces challenges amid activism's influence on reporting.
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