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Jacobin Radio
Michael and Us: Ratings War
Dec 12, 2023
The podcast discusses the influence of cable news on perception, CNN's coverage of the Gulf War, and the ethics of broadcasting and manipulation of stories during the war. They also analyze the depiction of American pop music as freedom and critique consumerism. Various interviews, Bob Dylan, and movie discussions are also covered.
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- CNN's embrace of the 24-hour news cycle during the Gulf War allowed them to establish themselves as a trusted source of real-time information.
- The movie emphasizes the importance of journalistic integrity and ethics, as CNN journalists strived to report the truth and refused to be swayed by political agendas.
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CNN's rise to dominance in the news industry during the Gulf War
The movie depicts CNN as the underdog network that emerged as a major player during the Gulf War in 1991. While other major networks were focused on their traditional evening news programs, CNN embraced the 24-hour news cycle and provided around-the-clock coverage of the war. This allowed them to capture the attention of viewers and establish themselves as a trusted source of real-time information. The movie highlights CNN's determination to outperform competitors like NBC and CBS, and their willingness to take risks in order to report on the conflict as it unfolded.
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