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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Mini Show #47: NYC Nuclear Video, GOP Congress, Elon vs MSNBC, & Media Engagement Tanks!
Jul 21, 2022
20:44
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Krystal and Saagar discuss the NYC Nuclear announcement, Elon Musk's clash with MSNBC, media engagement tanks, and the need for a more trustworthy mainstream. They explore transparency in case of a nuclear attack, address security theater and disinformation, and analyze the decline of news consumption and its impact on American politics.
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- News consumption has significantly declined, indicating decreasing trust in mainstream news organizations.
- The NYC Emergency Management Department released a PSA on nuclear attack preparedness, emphasizing the importance of being informed and prepared.
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Decrease in News Consumption
According to recent data, there has been a significant decline in news consumption across various platforms. Social media interactions with news articles have decreased by 50%, cable news prime time viewership is down about 20%, news media app usage is down 16%, and unique visits to top news sites have dropped by 18%. This decline in news engagement aligns with the decreasing trust in mainstream news organizations. People may be tuning out due to the depressing nature of news, as well as the perception that these outlets are failing to address concrete issues in their lives.
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