The Commentary Magazine Podcast Stopping the Presses
Jun 7, 2024
Eli Lake from The Washington Post discusses the decline in quality and audience of The Washington Post, contrasting it with the New York Times' success. They explore media accountability, biased reporting, lab leak theory, and challenges in journalism. The conversation touches on public opinion, AI influence, and reflections on Joe Biden.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Editorial Banter and Media Industry Reflections
02:01 • 10min
Reflections on Watergate, media accountability, and the importance of objectivity in journalism
12:31 • 18min
Decline in News Outlets Readership and Impact of Biased Reporting
30:19 • 22min
Analysis of lab leak theory and accusations of racism in questioning
51:53 • 2min
Challenges in Journalism and the Significance of Work
53:30 • 7min
Impact of Media Outlets on Public Opinion and Narrative Framing
01:00:14 • 10min
Exploring the Influence of Education on Beliefs and the Impact of AI
01:10:39 • 2min
Reflecting on Joe Biden, Audio Ad Creation, and Chumba Casino
01:12:30 • 4min