PT 1: How Journalism is Fighting Against Polarization

David Beers, the founding editor of The Taiyi, joins Jay Rosen, a NYU journalism professor, and Eve Perlman, founder of Spaceship Media, to tackle the crisis in journalism and its role in societal polarization. They discuss innovative solutions like the Difficult Conversations Lab, highlighting the need for empathetic dialogue amid divisive narratives. The guests explore how media ownership influences polarization and the shift from traditional journalism to a more conversational, trust-building approach, emphasizing the importance of integrity and understanding in today's media landscape.