VINCE This Is How The Media Spins The News | Episode 111
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Aug 26, 2025 David Bozell, President of the Media Research Center, sheds light on the complexities of media operations and presidential confirmations. He discusses the declining credibility of legacy media and how biased coverage shapes public perception, particularly regarding crime and immigration. David highlights the shift in young people's political attitudes fueled by alternative media. The conversation also critiques the media's handling of political narratives, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency amidst changing consumer habits.
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Deep Archive Dug For Confirmation
- David Bozell describes digging through his father's 40 years of writings and TV appearances to prepare for a Senate confirmation review.
- He credits the Media Research Center's archive and modern tools like ChatGPT for locating interviews and clips quickly.
Million-Hour Television Archive
- The Media Research Center holds over one million hours of TV news recordings dating back to 1987, mostly digitized.
- That archive lets them chronologically track how networks' coverage and narratives have changed over decades.
Legacy Reach Fell But Narrative Power Remains
- Broadcast and cable networks have lost large portions of their TV audiences as people move to podcasts, YouTube, and apps.
- Yet outlets like the New York Times still drive narratives through massive web traffic and aggregator placements.