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Unholy: Two Jews on the News

Normalize This: Saudi Breakthrough - with Lesley Stahl

Sep 22, 2023
Veteran CBS News correspondent Lesley Stahl discusses covering Israel, social media challenges, and the rise of the octogenarian in US media and politics. Yonit and Jonathan break down the Saudi-Israeli relations breakthrough and predict the big winner. They also explore festive greetings and discuss the implications of the meeting between the US and Israel for regional normalization. The podcast touches on Yau's transformation, women in the broadcasting industry, age in politics, and the future of broadcast journalism.
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  • A breakthrough in Saudi-Israeli relations is indicated by signals from Benjamin Netanyahu, Mohammed bin Salman, and Joe Biden, with a potential big winner.
  • Lesley Stahl, a veteran CBS News correspondent, shares insights on covering Israel, the challenges of social media, and the rise of octogenarians in US media and politics.

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The Future of Broadcast Journalism

The future of broadcast journalism is uncertain as the industry grapples with the shift to online platforms. While broadcast journalism will likely gravitate towards the web where the audience is, the question remains whether online outlets can afford the same level of quality and investment as traditional broadcast networks.

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