The Sunday Show Part 1: Technology, Democracy, and Power—Journalism’s Role in a Time of Crisis
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Mar 30, 2025 
Join Michael Masnick, founder of TechDirt, Vittoria Elliot from Wired, and Emmanuel Maiberg of 404 Media as they explore the vital role of tech journalism in today’s political climate. They discuss how journalists tackle the complexities of technology's impact on democracy and the challenges posed by government surveillance. The trio highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in journalism while addressing the threats to free speech and the need for quality reporting in an era of misinformation.
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Tech Journalists' Advantage
- Tech journalists understand the tech industry's players and tactics, enabling them to cover the current political climate effectively.
- They recognize patterns and implications that traditional political reporters often miss, offering deeper insights.
Wired's Doge Coverage
- Vittoria Elliott's initial Doge coverage at Wired focused on explaining the executive order's implications.
- This explanatory approach attracted insider sources and led to further scoops.
Reporting Strategies
- Focus on bottom-up reporting by building contacts at the lowest levels of organizations, including government agencies.
- Leverage public records and transparency laws like FOIA to uncover information and build trust.