Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Stories of Week 7/17: CNN Ratings, Institutional Decay, Ukraine Lobbying, & More!
Jul 22, 2022
This week, James Lee, host of 5149, Jonathan Geyer from Vox, and investigative reporter Ken Klippenstein dive deep into CNN's plummeting ratings and the resulting trust crisis in media. They discuss Ukraine's persistent lobbying efforts in Washington, shedding light on how they shape U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also touches on the impact of rising interest rates on the housing market and the challenges of affordability that arise. Additionally, they tackle issues of media hypocrisy and the cultural implications of moral outrage in society.
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CNN's Failing Strategy
- CNN's new strategy of appealing to the middle ground is failing.
- Their ratings are tanking because they abandoned their core audience of Trump-bashing Democrats.
CNN and Infotainment
- CNN's attempt at neutral journalism will likely fail, mirroring MSNBC's similar attempt.
- Their ratings are tied to partisan infotainment, and they'll likely revert to that model when Trump returns to the political scene.
Birx's Testimony
- Dr. Deborah Birx admitted the government's claim about vaccinated people not transmitting COVID-19 was based on "hope."
- This admission reveals a disconnect between public health messaging and scientific understanding.