Episode 134: The Rise of Soft News (guest: Ryan Ripley)
Ryan Ripley of ‘The Shill Report’ joined
Guy Evans for a tremendous back-and-forth conversation on the topic of ‘soft
news’ – that is, the increasing tendency of the mainstream press to cover
the relatively insignificant topics of entertainment and celebrity culture
in favor of more ‘serious’ stories. From there, Ryan and Guy discussed the
effect of this focus on the democratic process, the potential of
sensationalized news to distort reality, and whether an emphasis on soft news
can be helpful in recruiting engaged and informed consumers of serious news.
Listen, share, and enjoy!
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