Morning Wire Collapse of Trust In Legacy Media & UK Gender Guidelines | 4.13.24
Apr 13, 2024
A senior NPR editor highlights internal biases influencing media credibility, sparking discussions about the public's growing distrust of legacy news outlets. The UK is reevaluating gender identity services for youth, with calls for more thorough assessments to protect children. Additionally, the rising costs of attending Major League Baseball games are examined, revealing how inflation and ticket price hikes are impacting fan accessibility, despite stable attendance figures thanks to recent rule changes.
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NPR's Alleged Bias
- Ori Berliner, a longtime NPR editor, criticized NPR for prioritizing ideology over accuracy.
- He claims NPR actively tried to undermine Donald Trump's presidency.
UK Gender Dysphoria Report
- The UK's National Health Service is reviewing its gender dysphoria treatment guidelines.
- A report suggests the NHS may have failed young people with gender dysphoria.
MLB Ticket Prices
- Major League Baseball ticket and concession prices have increased significantly, outpacing inflation.
- Despite this, MLB attendance remains strong, indicating fans are still willing to pay.