Breaking News: Media is Broken

19/06/2025 23 min
Breaking News: Media is Broken

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Please text and tell us what you likeWe explore how news media affects investment decision making and identify reliable sources of financial information in today's fragmented media landscape.• Traditional media networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX) prioritize sensationalism and local stories over global context• Bloomberg and Reuters provide better global perspectives on how various markets interconnect• News media has shifted from educating viewers to entertaining them for ratings• Corporate ownership of media creates conflicts of interest with government oversight• Seeking Alpha offers valuable investment data and subscriber articles without political bias• Wall Street Journal delivers quality factual reporting alongside opinion sections• Social media and TikTok spread misleading investment information, particularly about cryptocurrency• AI-generated content presents growing concerns for verifying authenticity of news• Geographic divides in media consumption reinforce regional biases• Verifying sources and being selective about information consumption is essentialTake a few minutes to evaluate your news sources and focus on channels providing accurate, global perspectives that can truly inform your investment decisions. Straight Talk for All - Nonsense for NonePlease check out our other podcasts:https://skepticsguidetoinvesting.buzzsprout.com Disclaimer - These podcasts are not intended as investment advice. Individuals please consult your own investment, tax and legal advisors. They provide these insights for educational purposes only.