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Uri Berliner: What Congress Should Ask NPR’s Chief

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2837 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Trust Journalism Ethics
  1. Public radio needs to address its decline in trust among listeners, as many feel it has become biased and focused too much on specific issues.
  2. There have been missteps in covering important stories, such as dismissing the lab leak theory and overlooking the Hunter Biden laptop story.
  3. If NPR wants continued support from taxpayers, leaders should be ready to answer some tough questions about their approach to news coverage.

Dazed and Confused: Getting the Most out of Election Day Coverage

The DisInformation Chronicle • 225 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Media Misinformation Political Trust Public Opinion
  1. When following election coverage, it's important to read from a variety of sources to get a balanced view. This helps you avoid bias and misinformation.
  2. Be careful with fact-checkers and mainstream media, as they may not always provide accurate or objective information. It's good to question what you hear.
  3. Alternative media can also be misleading, so approach it with caution. Look for trustworthy sources to get the truth.

Is Political Advertising Obsolete?

The Liberal Patriot • 943 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Advertising Campaign Strategy Voter Behavior Political Trust
  1. Political advertising may not be as effective as believed, with many Americans tuning out or not being influenced by ads.
  2. Trust is essential in communication, and political ads struggle to gain trust from the public compared to corporate advertisements.
  3. The network effect, where people trust information from close contacts, is more influential in political persuasion than traditional advertising.

In None We Trust

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 21 implied HN points • 08 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civic engagement Political Trust
  1. Social trust is about how much people trust each other, and it's important for communities. High trust helps groups work well together and makes society more connected.
  2. Income and social connections matter. People with better jobs and education tend to have more social trust, which can lead to better relationships and success.
  3. Loneliness and low social trust can hurt society. People are feeling more isolated, especially after the pandemic, which can lead to less community engagement and connection.

Authenticity in politics

Theory Matters • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political culture Political Trust Political Ethics Political Communication
  1. Authenticity means accepting ourselves, flaws and all. It's not about being perfect, but being real and honest.
  2. We often want authenticity in politics, but many politicians hide their true selves. This creates a gap between them and the public, making it hard to trust them.
  3. Some famous figures, like Trump, are seen as authentic because they openly show who they are, even if it's not always good. This honesty can help voters make better choices.
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