Dan Froomkin

In this discussion, Daniel Drezner, a Tufts University professor specializing in global politics, critiques media coverage of Trump and the inconsistencies in accountability compared to other candidates. Dan Froomkin from PressWatchers.org highlights how fact-checking can sometimes create confusion in political narratives. Will Sommer from the Washington Post explores Kremlin influence on U.S. conservative media. Lastly, Dan Taberski dives into the mysterious connections between mass psychogenic illness and public perception, unraveling societal impacts.

Jeff Jarvis, a renowned media critic and journalist, teams up with Dan Froomkin, a champion of transparency in journalism, to tackle the failures of mainstream media in addressing critical political issues. They dive into how traditional outlets struggle with sensationalism, particularly influenced by Trump-era politics. The conversation highlights biases in coverage of key political figures like Biden and Harris, and critiques the media's portrayal of polling narratives. Together, they call for a renewed commitment to journalistic integrity and diverse voices in political discourse.

Dan Froomkin, editor of Press Watch, and Jeff Jarvis, journalist, author, and journalism professor, examine the White House’s escalating attacks on CNN, MS NOW, Politico, and press freedom. They discuss newsroom solidarity, access journalism, national-security pretexts, and the media’s duty to confront lies and cruelty. The conversation also explores investigative and local reporting, inequality, AI coverage, and why humanities matter for democracy.

Dan Froomkin, journalist and PressWatchers publisher, and Jeff Jarvis, digital media scholar and author, join a sharp discussion of journalism’s failures in the Trump era. They examine how outlets miss the broader corruption, normalize potential war crimes, amplify extremism, and dodge the word fascism. The conversation also considers voter-moving scandals, market reactions, and whether independent media can fill the gap.

Jeff Jarvis, media professor and commentator, and Dan Froomkin, journalist and media critic, dissect mainstream coverage of a touted peace deal. They debate media credulity, access-driven reporting, market and credibility impacts, and the case for insurgent independent outlets. Short takes on political fallout, inequality, and why new media models are urgently needed.