I still have conversations with Fox News watching individuals (and some actual informed republicans) and the thing I have no answer for is the "fake news" argument. If I try to send information from even the most benign source (Snopes.com, for example) they say it is linked to George Soros (or some other BS "liberal media elite" argument) and therefore it is illegitimate. As a teacher, I am working with students to help them figure out how to use (and consume) the internet in a responsible way that will help them learn and shape their own thoughts and ideas. But I cannot do the same with my middle aged friends who are stuck in their Fox "news" bubble. This "fake news" plague is something that is going to be with us for the foreseeable future, and I cannot figure out how to counteract it. Thoughts?
The great irony of the Trump bubble is that his supporters believe his incessant lies, and refuse to believe truth even when it breaks through to them. Breaking through that disinformation ecosystem to restore a functional, healthy democracy to serve the public good is one hell of a task. Keep serving up the insightful analysis that calls bullshit on what’s wrong, and with enough good humour to keep you all sane, guys. Thanks for all that you do.
Excellent piece. The toughest part is to stop Fox again setting the agenda as they did during the past 2 democratic presidencies. 2022 is also a vital election and the waves manufactured by Republicans in 94 and 2010 were devastating
Dan, can you write about something I believe I heard from you on the pod, about how the in the Five-Eyes English speaking countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand), the ones infected with Rupert Murdoch news are in a mess (US, UK, Aus) and the ones who aren't are fairing well (Canada, NZ)? I'd like to know what it is that Canada and New Zealand have done to control or blunt the effects of Murdoch in their countries and if we can do the same here through governmental action?
I still have conversations with Fox News watching individuals (and some actual informed republicans) and the thing I have no answer for is the "fake news" argument. If I try to send information from even the most benign source (Snopes.com, for example) they say it is linked to George Soros (or some other BS "liberal media elite" argument) and therefore it is illegitimate. As a teacher, I am working with students to help them figure out how to use (and consume) the internet in a responsible way that will help them learn and shape their own thoughts and ideas. But I cannot do the same with my middle aged friends who are stuck in their Fox "news" bubble. This "fake news" plague is something that is going to be with us for the foreseeable future, and I cannot figure out how to counteract it. Thoughts?
The great irony of the Trump bubble is that his supporters believe his incessant lies, and refuse to believe truth even when it breaks through to them. Breaking through that disinformation ecosystem to restore a functional, healthy democracy to serve the public good is one hell of a task. Keep serving up the insightful analysis that calls bullshit on what’s wrong, and with enough good humour to keep you all sane, guys. Thanks for all that you do.
Yes! Crooked Media has been a sanity saver. I hope all you Obama alums continue to find a way to inform with honesty and encouragement to act. Thanks!
Excellent piece. The toughest part is to stop Fox again setting the agenda as they did during the past 2 democratic presidencies. 2022 is also a vital election and the waves manufactured by Republicans in 94 and 2010 were devastating
Dan, can you write about something I believe I heard from you on the pod, about how the in the Five-Eyes English speaking countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand), the ones infected with Rupert Murdoch news are in a mess (US, UK, Aus) and the ones who aren't are fairing well (Canada, NZ)? I'd like to know what it is that Canada and New Zealand have done to control or blunt the effects of Murdoch in their countries and if we can do the same here through governmental action?