The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Aug 21, 2025 The podcast dives into the shifting landscape of mainstream media, focusing on MSNBC's rebranding and its implications for political discourse. It raises concerns about the national security risks tied to international students in American universities, specifically questioning whether institutions like Harvard should reconsider their admissions practices. Additionally, the discussion addresses the debate over subjective versus objective college admissions standards, highlighting the potential pitfalls of prioritizing personal evaluations over traditional metrics.
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Media Middle Has Disappeared
- The U.S. media landscape is sharply divided with a disappearing middle and clear partisan silos.
- MSNBC's rebrand to MSNOW exemplifies media outlets doubling down on ideological lanes rather than moving toward the center.
Cable News: Small Audience, Big Influence
- Cable news reaches only a tiny fraction of Americans but retains outsized political influence because viewers are likelier voters.
- Ratings concentrate audiences into partisan channels, with Fox often dominating and CNN sometimes trailing.
Rush Limbaugh's Radio Revolution
- Rush Limbaugh transformed radio by blending entertainment with strong political principles, creating a massive national audience.
- His success shows how a single charismatic voice reshaped media and political conversation.