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About Corporate Media's Death Spiral and Project 2025

The gang discusses the decline of the Washington Post and the challenges faced by traditional media outlets. Also, Project 2025, a policy plan from right-wing groups outlining potential changes for a second Trump administration. Is it the doom of the Republic?


Chapters


00:00 Introduction: Four Kinds of French People


10:42 The Decline of the Washington Post and Traditional Media


23:15 The Importance of Local Journalism and its Decline


25:38 Exploring New Models for the Future of Media


30:17 The Future of Journalism and the Potential Impact of Jeff Bezos Selling The Washington Post


36:46 Challenges and New Models for Local Journalism


50:38 Analyzing Project 2025: A Policy Plan for a Second Trump Administration


01:08:10 The Blurred Lines Between Campaign Literature and Taxpayer-Funded Materials


01:14:00 Taking Allegations Seriously and Going Through the Judicial Process


01:16:25 The Illusory Truth Effect: When Lies Become Believable


01:23:42 Understanding the Midlife Crisis: A Data-Driven Perspective


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