Soul Boom How Can We Trust the News Again? (w/ Stephanie Ruhle)
Apr 17, 2025
Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC anchor and host of The 11th Hour, shares her fascinating journey from Wall Street to journalism. She discusses the alarming decline in trust toward media and emphasizes the importance of personal accountability in navigating news. The conversation touches on financial literacy's absence in education, and the complexities of media narratives around immigration. Ruhle advocates for compassion and empathy in public discourse, highlighting the role of genuine human connection in rebuilding trust amidst misinformation.
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Deliberate Loss of Trust
- Trust in major institutions like media, medicine, and banking is widely eroding.
- This breakdown of trust is not accidental but rather deliberately engineered.
Kind Replies to Trolls
- Stephanie Ruhle replies kindly to Twitter trolls, often reflecting their words with empathy.
- This approach sometimes leads trolls to reconsider their harsh attitudes.
Authenticity vs. Polished TV
- TV has become uninteresting due to over-polishing and scripted presentation.
- Authenticity and natural interruption make podcasts engaging and relatable.