'News' Network Punishes Journalism
CBS blows it, 'nonfiction' books that aren't, a listener's question about Tim Walz, Trump's dangerous lies, and a fact check on dads
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It sounds like a farce. A hate monger and alleged “nonfiction” author ignores the two central elements of truth: facts plus context. The media rolls out the red carpet for him, worshipping him. Finally one journalist challenges him -- and that journalist gets in trouble with his own “news” network.
This is a story of CBS, author Ta-Nehisi Coates’ false anti-Israel screed, pathetic news executives and a corporation that fails to stand up for journalism. It’s also a story of perhaps the biggest gaping hole in the news and information ecosystem: “Nonfiction” books may be filled with fiction, and the publishers take no responsibility.
Also in this episode, I answer a listener’s question about Tim Walz, discuss Trump’s dangerous lies, and fact check a claim about dads and household work.
Folks asking: Yes, I will eventually start doing video versions of the podcast! After we grow our audience more. For now, you can see a video of last week’s episode, my speech on the Oct. 7 anniversary.
Your responses are so moving that I don’t know how I’ll manage to share any on the show. THANK YOU.
Here are some links I mention in Episode 28:
Coleman Hughes sets the record straight on the podcast Undercurrents.
The Free Press has the sound of CBS’ morning meeting on Oct. 7.
Jonathan S. Tobin on Coates’ ‘big lie’
Shari Redstone ‘backs Tony Dokoupil’
My page of Dad Facts, busting myths about modern fathers
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JL
Should “fact checking” be studied in school?