Question Everything with Brian Reed

When To Call A Thing What It Is

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Oct 24, 2024
Brian Reed hosts Jeff Jarvis, a media critic and professor, David Folkenflik, NPR's veteran media correspondent, and McElvey Neal, special projects editor at the Haitian Times. They engage in a riveting debate about the media's responsibility to report truths amidst rising misinformation in the Trump era. Key discussions revolve around the impact of sensationalism on marginalized communities and the consequences of false narratives, specifically related to the Haitian community. Personal experiences shed light on the emotional toll of journalism in today's politically charged atmosphere.
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Trump's Violent Day Remarks

  • Jeff Jarvis criticized mainstream media's coverage of Trump's rhetoric.
  • He cited headlines about Trump's "violent day" remarks as weak euphemisms.
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Mainstream Media's Trump Coverage

  • David Folkenflik defended mainstream media, citing their investigative work on Trump.
  • He argued against constant outrage, suggesting it diminishes impact.
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The Pet Eating Blood Libel

  • JD Vance and Trump falsely claimed Haitians in Springfield, Ohio were eating pets.
  • Jeff Jarvis called this a "blood libel," inciting violence against Haitians.
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