

Our Broken Media System in the Era of Trump & How It Could Be Fixed w/ Victor Pickard
Jan 18, 2025
Victor Pickard, a renowned media policy expert and author, dives into America's troubled media landscape, particularly during the Trump era. He discusses the corrosive impact of media oligarchy on democracy and highlights the rise of news deserts as a threat to civic engagement. Pickard advocates for public funding of media and explores how reforming local journalism could restore integrity. The conversation also critiques sensationalized coverage and emphasizes the urgent need for ethical journalism to empower informed citizens.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Media Integrity at Risk
03:49 • 11min
The Impact of Horse Race Coverage on Political Discourse
15:15 • 3min
Reviving Democracy through Media Reform
18:06 • 27min
The Connection Between News Deserts and Media Oligarchy
45:35 • 4min
Media Ownership and Profit Motives in Today's Landscape
49:40 • 3min
Media's Complicity and the Rise of Political Controversy
52:33 • 5min