Why Does Mainstream Media Suck So Much? - Dave Smith - #871
November 30, 2024
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Episode 871 · November 30, 2024
Why Does Mainstream Media Suck So Much? - Dave Smith - #871
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Why Does Mainstream Media Suck So Much? - Dave Smith - #871
Summary
Dave Smith is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and a political commentator.
Why do so many Americans distrust the media? In fact, how can anyone trust the media when they has been proven wrong time and again? And is it possible to salvage this channel of public communication?
Expect to learn what Dave thinks of the current state of the media, why they refuse to ever admit they're wrong, how much the media will learn from the recent election outcome, Dave’s thoughts on users leaving X for Bluesky, the danger of alternative social media echo chambers, what Dave thinks about the Libertarian party and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Mainstream Media in 2024
(03:36) Being Called Out By Sam Harris
(12:15) Is The Media Trying to Regain Our Trust?
(20:40) Should We Salvage Mainstream Media?
(26:58) Why Journalists Are Leaving X for Bluesky
(36:40) How Does Mainstream Media Get So Many Things So Wrong?
(48:18) Thoughts on the Libertarian Party
(53:40) Pressure on the Republicans to Succeed in Government
(01:01:51) Where to Find Dave
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