

29: The Birth of Click Bait & Fake News: Yellow Journalism
Jan 26, 2022
Explore the rivalry between Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst that birthed yellow journalism, reshaping the media landscape. Learn about the manipulation of news to create sensational stories, the USS Maine incident, and the role of yellow journalism in the Spanish American War.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst
02:17 • 21min
The Battle for Sensationalized News
23:34 • 10min
The USS Maine Incident
33:07 • 4min
The Role of Yellow Journalism in the Spanish American War and its Aftermath
37:25 • 5min
Encouraging Audience Engagement and Reflection on Truth Amidst Sensationalism
42:33 • 2min