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The Sunday Story: Media "Failings" In Covering Trump
Dec 17, 2023
Brian Kloss is an associate professor specializing in global politics, while Margaret Sullivan critiques media for major outlets. Together, they discuss the media's struggle to cover Donald Trump's campaign, emphasizing how extreme rhetoric can normalize real threats to democracy. The importance of truthful journalism is highlighted, especially in a polarized political landscape. They call for a shift in newsroom strategies, urging journalists to clearly convey the stakes of the upcoming election and its implications for American democracy.
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- Media is failing to convey the danger Trump poses to American democracy.
- Journalists must report the truth about Trump's threats to democracy, regardless of discomfort or accusations of partisanship.
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