The Megyn Kelly Show Sharyl Attkisson on Media Bias, Narrative Vs. Facts, and Big Tech Censorship | Ep. 36
Dec 11, 2020
Sharyl Attkisson, an investigative journalist and author of 'Slanted,' dives into her experiences with media bias and the friction between narrative and facts. She critiques corporate influences on journalism and shares insights from her ongoing lawsuit against the Obama administration. The conversation touches on the media's handling of the #MeToo movement, voter fraud stories, and Big Tech censorship. Attkisson raises concerns about the decline of journalistic integrity and the implications of misinformation in a polarized media landscape.
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Defining "Narrative"
- Attkisson defines "narrative" as a storyline promoted by political or corporate interests.
- Narratives are often one-sided, excluding contrary views for another goal.
Media Matters' Influence
- Media Matters, a left-wing group, sent Attkisson biased research on green energy.
- After her accurate reporting, they partnered with the Energy Department to discredit her.
Media Matters' Network
- Media Matters uses a network of seemingly independent groups to spread their narrative.
- This creates a false impression of widespread support and influences news outlets.
