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Purging the Effects of Trumpism: Journalism (Recorded Live at the Texas Tribune Festival)
Sep 25, 2023
Katie Benner, Jacob Weisberg, and Jelani Cobb discuss the challenges faced by journalism in the aftermath of eight years of Trump rule, including changes in business models, the rise of fake news, and the impact of social media noise. They also explore the importance of diversifying journalism by addressing the crisis of trust and the need for more diverse newsrooms to effectively defend democracy in the Trump era.
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- Journalism needs to retrospectively examine its performance during the Trump era and address challenges of disinformation and democratic health.
- Diverse newsrooms with representation from marginalized groups are crucial for trust-building and addressing the concerns of non-elites.
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The State of Journalism in the Age of Trump
The podcast episode discusses the state of journalism and its role in the age of Trump. It highlights the pressure faced by the journalism industry even prior to Trump's influence, with changes in business models and the rise of social media. The episode emphasizes the need for a retrospective examination of journalism's performance in the past eight years, especially regarding Trump's influence. It also explores the role of journalism in meeting the challenges of disinformation and restoring the country's democratic health. The episode includes insights from prominent journalists and raises questions about the industry's methodologies and coverage of Trump.
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