David Beers, the founding editor of The Taiyi, joins Jay Rosen, a NYU journalism professor, and Eve Perlman, founder of Spaceship Media, to tackle the crisis in journalism and its role in societal polarization. They discuss innovative solutions like the Difficult Conversations Lab, highlighting the need for empathetic dialogue amid divisive narratives. The guests explore how media ownership influences polarization and the shift from traditional journalism to a more conversational, trust-building approach, emphasizing the importance of integrity and understanding in today's media landscape.

NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen and former FCC commissioner Nicholas Johnson discuss the impact of media policy on journalism and democracy, the history of American media policy, challenges faced by journalists combating disinformation, and the importance of accountability in media.

Jay Rosen, a renowned NYU Journalism Professor, delves into the failures of fact-checking in modern journalism. He critiques the mainstream media's struggle against authoritarianism and misinformation, especially during the politically charged 2024 election. The podcast tackles the impact of bias accusations on reporting and the challenges of covering asymmetrical political narratives. Rosen also discusses the unintended consequences of independent journalism and stresses the urgent need for media evolution to safeguard democracy in an increasingly fragmented landscape.