

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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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.
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.
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.