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US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Congress' weakening began decades before Trump

Congress has ceded policymaking power to the president, undermining its role as a legislative body.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Congress' weakening began decades before Trump

Congress has ceded policymaking power to the president, undermining its role as a legislative body.
#mental-health
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why Our Screens Are Programming Society for Dysfunction | Entrepreneur

The absence of media regulation has led to a normalization of toxic content that negatively impacts mental health and social values.
Media industry
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'The moment they feel attacked, they shut down': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Adolescence highlights how misogynistic content targets young males and has become mainstream, signaling a need for urgent intervention by parents and educators.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Young People Want a New American Dream

Young people desire the American Dream, but 74% find it hard to achieve, prioritizing financial security and health over traditional milestones.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why Our Screens Are Programming Society for Dysfunction | Entrepreneur

The absence of media regulation has led to a normalization of toxic content that negatively impacts mental health and social values.
Media industry
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'The moment they feel attacked, they shut down': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Adolescence highlights how misogynistic content targets young males and has become mainstream, signaling a need for urgent intervention by parents and educators.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Young People Want a New American Dream

Young people desire the American Dream, but 74% find it hard to achieve, prioritizing financial security and health over traditional milestones.
#politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

This Is What Happens When Reality TV Comes for Democracy

Trump's presidency exemplifies the merging of politics and reality television, affecting both perception and governance.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

White House security leak: who's who in the Signal group chat

Pete Hegseth's controversial Pentagon appointment raises concerns amid personal allegations and bold strategic suggestions.
JD Vance expresses caution about U.S. foreign policy's consistency, particularly regarding its impact on oil prices.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Why Trump Draws Attention to Federal Judges

The growing public focus on federal judges shifts the perception from law-based governance to personality-driven narratives.
Lower federal judges have suddenly gained public prominence amid political controversies, especially during Trump's presidency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jon Stewart Asks Whether Trump Will Burn Our F**king Country Down for the Insurance Money' as He Collects Tributes'

Jon Stewart warns that Trump's influence resembles a king demanding tribute, likening various media settlements to bribery.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

This Is What Happens When Reality TV Comes for Democracy

Trump's presidency exemplifies the merging of politics and reality television, affecting both perception and governance.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

White House security leak: who's who in the Signal group chat

Pete Hegseth's controversial Pentagon appointment raises concerns amid personal allegations and bold strategic suggestions.
JD Vance expresses caution about U.S. foreign policy's consistency, particularly regarding its impact on oil prices.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Why Trump Draws Attention to Federal Judges

The growing public focus on federal judges shifts the perception from law-based governance to personality-driven narratives.
Lower federal judges have suddenly gained public prominence amid political controversies, especially during Trump's presidency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jon Stewart Asks Whether Trump Will Burn Our F**king Country Down for the Insurance Money' as He Collects Tributes'

Jon Stewart warns that Trump's influence resembles a king demanding tribute, likening various media settlements to bribery.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here's what the data says

Officiating influences are a key concern for teams in the Western Conference finals, with coaches using media narratives to sway referee decisions.
#donald-trump
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

More people in Ireland choose traditional media outlets over social media to get information - CSO

In 2023, 90.1% said the organization or journalist behind a story influenced their trustworthiness judgment, with sources cited coming second at 75.1%.
UK news
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 week ago

The Upfronts got a taste of the creator economy

Creators are gradually becoming central to the TV and streaming upfront marketplace, reflecting their rising influence in media.
#menendez-brothers
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Menendez brothers resentencing: What happened and could they be set free?

Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced to life in prison with potential parole after over 30 years following their conviction for murdering their parents.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Menendez brothers resentencing: What happened and could they be set free?

Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced to life in prison with potential parole after over 30 years following their conviction for murdering their parents.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The World's Thirstiest Art Dealer

‘I want you to be totally naked. It's not going to be shot like a porn or anything. It’s going to be done like Tom Ford, like YSL; it’s going to be intellectual, it’s going to be beautiful, and it’s going to be about you.’
Silicon Valley real estate
#jeanine-pirro
Major League Baseball
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Trump's Fox News pipeline shows no signs of slowing - Poynter

Fox News' connection with Donald Trump is solidified by Jeanine Pirro's appointment as interim U.S. attorney, reflecting Trump's media influence.
Major League Baseball
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Trump's Fox News pipeline shows no signs of slowing - Poynter

Fox News' connection with Donald Trump is solidified by Jeanine Pirro's appointment as interim U.S. attorney, reflecting Trump's media influence.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How Trump's crackdown plays into misperceptions about immigrants and crime

The Trump administration's portrayal of migrant detainees conflicts with evidence suggesting many are not serious threats.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How Trump's crackdown plays into misperceptions about immigrants and crime

The Trump administration's portrayal of migrant detainees conflicts with evidence suggesting many are not serious threats.
NYC parents
fromParents
2 weeks ago

54% Of Boys Report Regularly Seeing Sexualized Firearm Content Online

Boys under 18 are seeing hypersexualized gun content online more than parents realize.
#podcasts
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Joe Rogan, Candace Owens, and the Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism Exposes a Rot in American Media

Popular podcasts are increasingly hosting anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists, exposing younger audiences to harmful narratives.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Joe Rogan, Candace Owens, and the Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism Exposes a Rot in American Media

Popular podcasts are increasingly hosting anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists, exposing younger audiences to harmful narratives.
Podcast
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The Golden Globes will start giving an award to the best podcast of the year

Golden Globes introduces a new category for Best Podcast to recognize the influence of podcasts in entertainment.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

As Australia's election result reminds us, News Corp no longer has the power to sway voters | Margaret Simons

Rupert Murdoch's influence on Australian elections has waned, demonstrating decreasing power of media in shaping political outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Media events can impact how users feel about Meta, even if the product doesn't change.

Media events influence user sentiment about Meta, regardless of actual product quality.
#journalism
Media industry
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Are You Sure You Want To Bet On Journalism? | Defector

The Kentucky Derby highlights the decline of journalism and the disconnect between wealth and its accountability.
Media industry
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Are You Sure You Want To Bet On Journalism? | Defector

The Kentucky Derby highlights the decline of journalism and the disconnect between wealth and its accountability.
#public-opinion
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
1 month ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If you're reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee

Contemporary media is controlled by wealthy individuals, shaping public opinion with sensationalism rather than truth.
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
1 month ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If you're reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee

Contemporary media is controlled by wealthy individuals, shaping public opinion with sensationalism rather than truth.
#public-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Celebrity Suicides Boost Copycat Behavior

Celebrity suicides can increase suicide rates through suicidal contagion.
Media coverage influences suicide risk, necessitating responsible reporting.
Public health interventions can mitigate the risk of suicide contagion.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Celebrity Suicides Boost Copycat Behavior

Celebrity suicides can increase suicide rates through suicidal contagion.
Media coverage influences suicide risk, necessitating responsible reporting.
Public health interventions can mitigate the risk of suicide contagion.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

The big blackout will be televised: Apocalyptic series for when the lights come back on

There was outrage when Ursula von der Leyen's European Commission urged citizens to stockpile emergency kits for potential threats, including war, climate change, and natural disasters.
Europe news
Media industry
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

"60 Minutes" Host Gives Rare Rebuke to Parent Company Paramount Over Encroachment on Show's Independence

Scott Pelley criticized corporate influence on '60 Minutes,' which led to Bill Owens's resignation as executive producer.
#youth-culture
Media industry
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Boys aren't growing up in a vacuum. They hear what their fathers say about women': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Netflix's Adolescence highlights the dangers of misogynistic content shaping young males, urging proactive intervention from parents and educators.
Media industry
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Boys aren't growing up in a vacuum. They hear what their fathers say about women': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Netflix's Adolescence highlights the dangers of misogynistic content shaping young males, urging proactive intervention from parents and educators.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Mexico's President Punches Back Against Kristi Noem's Anti-Migrant Ads

Kristi Noem's ads blaming migrants provoke a strong legal response from Mexican leaders, aiming to ban foreign political propaganda in Mexico.
#cultural-commentary
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

What We Can Learn From The Chaotic Parents Of '90s TV

Television, through chaotic parental characters, influenced millennials in navigating their formative years, providing both lessons and a sense of empowerment.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

What We Can Learn From The Chaotic Parents Of '90s TV

Television, through chaotic parental characters, influenced millennials in navigating their formative years, providing both lessons and a sense of empowerment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Karen Read prosecutors face uphill battle' in Massachusetts case's retrial, expert says

Brennan argued that the defense's strategy to shift blame to others is merely to confuse the jury and distract from the evidence against Read.
Boston food
#political-discourse
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

Brexit-era discourse was heavily influenced by Russian trolls, prompting writers to react with bizarre and provocative content.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

Brexit-era discourse was heavily influenced by Russian trolls, prompting writers to react with bizarre and provocative content.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The World Porn Made

In the Spears profile, the interviewer alternates between lust and detached observation that the sexuality of teen idols is just a 'carefully baited' trap.
Media industry
#public-perception
UK news
fromwww.90min.com
1 month ago

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd reject Antony bid; Chelsea eye James exit in 500m fire sale

Antony & James are central to current celebrity gossip, highlighting the media's role in shaping public interest.
Celebrity news often leads to increased scrutiny and speculation about the personalities involved.
UK news
fromwww.90min.com
1 month ago

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd reject Antony bid; Chelsea eye James exit in 500m fire sale

Antony & James are central to current celebrity gossip, highlighting the media's role in shaping public interest.
Celebrity news often leads to increased scrutiny and speculation about the personalities involved.
#political-strategy
#sexual-assault
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Gynaecologist to be tried in France for allegedly assaulting over 100 patients

Phuoc-Vinh Tran faces trial for allegedly assaulting 112 patients, amid claims of a decade-long pattern of misconduct.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Gynaecologist to be tried in France for allegedly assaulting over 100 patients

Phuoc-Vinh Tran faces trial for allegedly assaulting 112 patients, amid claims of a decade-long pattern of misconduct.
fromAdweek
1 month ago

ADWEEK Launches Adspeak: A Podcast Taking You Inside Our Biggest Stories

The advertising and marketing industry is the ultimate broker of power and influence in the world today, where media, big tech, and celebrity all come together to influence what you buy, what you watch, and how you see the world.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The "Lady Preacher" Who Became World-Famous-and Then Vanished

More recognizable than the Pope, McPherson was often besieged by followers, but the ocean offered an escape from their attention, and she liked going to the beach to read Scripture.
Mission District
#beauty-standards
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Different ideal, same pressure: Gen Z's fixation on perfect' skin echoes millennials' obsession on being thin

The hipbone trend symbolized the millennial generation's fixation on beauty ideals shaped by pervasive media and celebrity culture.
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Different ideal, same pressure: Gen Z's fixation on perfect' skin echoes millennials' obsession on being thin

The hipbone trend symbolized the millennial generation's fixation on beauty ideals shaped by pervasive media and celebrity culture.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New Yankees radio voice Dave Sims sets record straight with Howard Stern on his catchphrase

Hey now! has been part of Dave Sims’ broadcasting repertoire long before his recent Yankees stint, making it a signature phrase not inspired by Howard Stern.
New York Yankees
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"Adolescence" on Netflix: Exploring the Role of the Bystander

Teens' loyalty can prevent them from addressing problematic behaviors among friends.
Awareness about dating violence is crucial for teens to recognize and intervene in harmful situations.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Former CIA Officer Let People Ask Him Anything About "Signalgate"

The current Administration is perceived as acting without accountability, affecting national security and governance.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold review: the real Cora Crippen

Dr. Crippen's case marked the first modern murder due to its media coverage and capture methods, rather than due to original motives or methods.
#elon-musk
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kara Swisher Says Elon Musk Is Everything the Right Ever Accused George Soros of Being: He's Buying Elections!'

Elon Musk's financial support in elections mirrors tactics Republicans have criticized on the left, raising issues of hypocrisy and manipulation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

CNN's Scott Jennings Claims Jimmy Kimmel Made Light of Tesla Fire Bombings to Intimidate Conservatives: This Isn't Comedy'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kara Swisher Says Elon Musk Is Everything the Right Ever Accused George Soros of Being: He's Buying Elections!'

Elon Musk's financial support in elections mirrors tactics Republicans have criticized on the left, raising issues of hypocrisy and manipulation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

CNN's Scott Jennings Claims Jimmy Kimmel Made Light of Tesla Fire Bombings to Intimidate Conservatives: This Isn't Comedy'

#civil-rights
DC food
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Superman vs. the KKK: Hear the 1946 Superman Radio Show That Weakened the Klan

Superman played a pivotal role in challenging and diminishing the power of the Ku Klux Klan through media.
Stetson Kennedy's infiltration of the KKK resulted in a popular Superman radio series that exposed their secrets.
DC food
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Superman vs. the KKK: Hear the 1946 Superman Radio Show That Weakened the Klan

Superman played a pivotal role in challenging and diminishing the power of the Ku Klux Klan through media.
Stetson Kennedy's infiltration of the KKK resulted in a popular Superman radio series that exposed their secrets.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Why Can't Pundits Stop Praising This 40-Year-Old Book of Cultural Criticism?

Cultural criticism books often reflect contemporary anxieties yet fade over time; Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death remains relevant decades later.
#documentary
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Voice of America has fallen silent. U.S. enemies are cheering

VOA has ceased broadcasting, jeopardizing U.S. international presence amidst increased operations by adversarial nations.
This silence marks a significant departure from 83 years of reliable news dissemination.
Canada news
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

A pipeline company is suing Greenpeace for $300 million. A pay-to-play newspaper is accused of tainting the jury pool

Greenpeace claims a local newspaper campaign has influenced jurors' perceptions, jeopardizing the fairness of their trial regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

19 Things That - Alarmingly - Vanished From Our Lives In The Last Decade

There are no more clown characters in TV shows, advertising, movies, parks, etc. You pretty much won't find clowns entertaining children's parties or charities.
Humor
#capitalism
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democracy Dies at "The Washington Post"

Bezos argues for more attention to billionaire capitalism, despite criticism of wealth inequality and historical skepticism of oligarchy.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democracy Dies at "The Washington Post"

Bezos argues for more attention to billionaire capitalism, despite criticism of wealth inequality and historical skepticism of oligarchy.
#jeff-bezos
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Washington Post's Ruth Marcus Resigns After Paper Kills Her Column on Owner Jeff Bezos's Editorial Mandate

Ruth Marcus resigned due to publisher's decision not to publish her column on Jeff Bezos's changes to The Post's editorial direction.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Great Emboldening

Jeff Bezos is altering The Washington Post's opinion section to prioritize personal liberties and free markets, limiting diverse perspectives.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Washington Post's Ruth Marcus Resigns After Paper Kills Her Column on Owner Jeff Bezos's Editorial Mandate

Ruth Marcus resigned due to publisher's decision not to publish her column on Jeff Bezos's changes to The Post's editorial direction.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Great Emboldening

Jeff Bezos is altering The Washington Post's opinion section to prioritize personal liberties and free markets, limiting diverse perspectives.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Jeff Bezos' Washington Post moves might please Trump - but they're costing him money

Jeff Bezos' recent editorial decisions at The Washington Post have led to significant subscriber losses, raising questions about their financial wisdom.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Very Exciting Time!' White Nationalist Nick Fuentes Praises Candace Owens Media Tour, Joe Rogan's Conspiracy Theorist Guest

Nick Fuentes publicly praises Candace Owens and other media figures, highlighting their role in advancing far-right ideologies among younger audiences.
#democracy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Three billionaires: America's oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich

Oligarchs are openly revealing their power and wealth dynamics, showcasing how they manipulate media to serve their interests.
Right-wing politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Conclusion To Series On Individuality - emptywheel

Understanding the motivations of regular Trump voters reveals their intricate ties to societal ideas rather than direct manipulation by political entities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Three billionaires: America's oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich

Oligarchs are openly revealing their power and wealth dynamics, showcasing how they manipulate media to serve their interests.
Right-wing politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Conclusion To Series On Individuality - emptywheel

Understanding the motivations of regular Trump voters reveals their intricate ties to societal ideas rather than direct manipulation by political entities.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Typewriters, stinky carpets and crazy press trips: what it was like working on video game mags in the 1980s

1985 marked a pivotal summer for gaming fandom, highlighted by fan interactions with influential magazine figures.
Media industry
fromMail Online
2 months ago

I'm a mind control expert - woke elites are controlling our thoughts

Mind control through media influences behavior and beliefs, leveraging the power of the subconscious to promote specific patterns and ideologies.
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