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Blood and Gold (with Dan Snow)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Unspoken Topics Reflect Unacknowledged Challenges

Sometimes, the topics that are left undiscussed can reveal underlying challenges or issues that have not been acknowledged. In the reflection on the cautionary tale of the battle of Cressi, a comparison is made to the field of journalism. The editor in chief of the Washington Post, Marty Barron, highlighted the media's struggle with being portrayed as enemies of the people and facing financial crises due to social media and other factors. These unspoken themes shed light on the pressing issues within the journalism industry.

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