Each month Brian and Milo bring you the Information War Report and other highlights from MAD's monthly member meetings. Be sure to watch until the end for a list of actions you can take to uplift and defend journalism and democracy. You can also watch this video on YouTube.
Summary
In this episode of the Information War Report, Brian and Milo discuss the critical role of media in democracy, emphasizing the importance of a well-informed electorate. They introduce the AP Challenge, encouraging listeners to prioritize fact-based news sources like the Associated Press. The discussion highlights the impact of media ownership on journalism, the threats to press freedom, and the asymmetry of media bias. They advocate for local journalism as a vital component of democracy and emphasize the need for civic engagement and mobilization to support democratic values.
Other topics discussed include an analysis of front page coverage of the No Kings protests on June 14th. Local newspapers did a much better job of highlighting and conveying the pro-democracy aspect of the protests. Plus an analysis of how foreign newspapers covered Trump’s ambush of the South African president in the Oval Office much better than domestic newspapers.
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