How Fact Checking Fails

Jay Rosen, a renowned NYU Journalism Professor, delves into the failures of fact-checking in modern journalism. He critiques the mainstream media's struggle against authoritarianism and misinformation, especially during the politically charged 2024 election. The podcast tackles the impact of bias accusations on reporting and the challenges of covering asymmetrical political narratives. Rosen also discusses the unintended consequences of independent journalism and stresses the urgent need for media evolution to safeguard democracy in an increasingly fragmented landscape.