A lot of people never read beyond headlines and rely on the press to serve as gatekeepers, but the number keeps decreasing as press credibility continues to diminish. That's why journalists are so upset at competition (ex substack) now bc they want the audience w/o accountability
https://twitter.com/_homerow/status/1385030962031910912
Ton of Americans have been actively misinformed by press outlets on many issues (Covid-19 risk, FL-NY response, Covington Catholic, Kavanaugh allegations, GA law, police shootings etc.)
On all those issues, those that rely on national news are convinced of things that are false.
On all those issues, those that rely on national news are convinced of things that are false.
You want people to stop tuning you out or view you as less trustworthy than a used car salesman? Focus a little less on trying to censor competition and a little more on holding your colleagues and industry accountable for their consistent failings.
As you can imagine, I'm going to have a lot to say in this week's AG Report. If you're interested and haven't signed up, you can do so here: patreon.com/user?u=1427827…
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