Vox’s Sean Illing talks with professor and media researcher Nikki Usher about her new book News for the Rich, White, and Blue, which documents systemic problems in the ways journalists and institutions decide what counts as news and whom the news is for. They discuss racial, gender, and class biases in the industry, developing a “post-newspaper consciousness ... Show More
Sep 21
This is how you rule the world
What should a college teach? How to think? How to find a career? How to be a good citizen? What about how to acquire money, influence, and power? In today’s episode, guest host Bryan Walsh speaks to journalist and writer Theo Baker about his investigation into Stanford University ... Show More
58m 31s
Sep 2024
Scandal, Secrets, and Power Struggles: Insider Info ft. Eliana Johnson
Meghan McCain welcomes Eliana Johnson, editor-in-chief of the Washington Free Beacon, for an in-depth discussion about the blurred lines between media and politics. They delve into a recent scandal, examining its implications for journalistic integrity and the public's perception ... Show More
59m 41s
May 2022
Buffalo Massacre Raises Questions About Media Environment That Exploits White Fear
Wesley Lowery, Mara Schiavocampo, and Oliver Darcy discuss the media climate and possible connections to white supremacist violence. Plus, Ambassador Asaf Zamir, the Consul General of Israel in New York, addresses the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh; Hol ... Show More
42m 25s