The Network is the Media

Jul 18, 2024

The podcast discusses the evolving media landscape post-assassination attempt on Trump, highlighting the mix of mainstream news and user-generated content. It explores Trump's media influence, polarization, rise of YouTube as a podcast platform, and the role of digital advertising. The conversation also touches on tech's political landscape, big vs. small tech, and the changing dynamics of media consumption.

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ANECDOTE

Morrissey's Media Consumption

Brian Morrissey started with X (Twitter) for raw info, then balanced it with packaged media.
He believes media literacy is key in navigating the mixed information space.

INSIGHT

Historical Parallels

Brian Morrissey draws parallels between current events and the early 90s, citing "When the Clock Broke."
He notes that technology was blamed for societal division and loneliness back then, similar to today.

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Trump's Media Mastery

Troy Young believes Trump understood and leveraged the changing media landscape before others.
This allowed him to normalize trading conspiracy for truth and dominate the Republican party.

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