Second Helping with Grace & Katelyn - New Media and the Post-Truth Era

10/02/2024 33 min

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Join Grace and Katelyn as they discuss the intricacies of the Democratic Primary, touching on the performance and profiles of various candidates. They explore how our media, old and new, influences public perception and how it's been used to disseminate political narratives. The conversation shifts to the challenge of identifying factual information amidst a flood of “infotainment” news. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:14 Discussing the Democratic Primary05:27 The Role of Media in Politics07:26 Understanding the Shift in Media Consumption08:32 The Impact of New Media on Society10:18 The Influence of Television on Public Perception12:16 The Evolution of Political Communication13:53 The Dangers of Misinformation and Biases20:41 Social Media and Public Opinion28:41 The Need for Better Communication and Understanding36:06 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsCopyright 2025 Grace Cowan The Poets of Rhythm - "South Carolina