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Shocking' MSNBC Analyst Can't Wrap Her Head Around Poll Suggesting Voters Think Biden Is Greater Threat to Democracy Than Trump

More than 50% of independents see Biden as a bigger threat to democracy than Trump, puzzling analysts. [ more ]

The Nation

5 days ago

Biden's Best Move Is to Declare Class War. Why Is He Holding Back?

Biden's team is puzzled by their struggles in the face of Trump's deficiencies and economic indicators favoring the incumbent president. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Jesse Watters Vows He'll Tell Fox News Viewers Biden Won in November If He Wins Fair and Square'

Fox News host Jesse Watters will acknowledge President Biden's win if no election shenanigans are found, emphasizing the importance of evidence and fairness. [ more ]

Crooks and Liars

Morning Joe On New Polls: Trump May Want To Jump Off The Brooklyn Bridge

Joe Scarborough expressed concern over Trump's polling data, hinting at a potential negative reaction.

General election polling shows a nine-point swing towards Biden since January, with Trump lagging behind in recent polls.

The seriousness of the charges Trump faces, and potential impact on the upcoming election, are significant factors discussed.

The media's role in potentially influencing the election outcome by accurately depicting the current political landscape was highlighted. [ more ]

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TV Networks to Urge Biden and Trump to Debate, Wading Into a Fraught Topic

Joint open letter by major news networks urges Biden and Trump to participate in debates before Election Day.

Biden hesitates on commitment to debates, while Trump vows to participate despite a mixed track record. [ more ]

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Polls show Trump winning key swing states. That's partly a failure of the press | Margaret Sullivan

Public opinion polls can be unreliable, as seen in the 2016 election.

The recent Wall Street Journal poll showing Trump leading in battleground states does not predict election outcomes conclusively. [ more ]

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InsideEVs

Cars

Will My Electric Car Leave Me Stranded?

Electric vehicles (EVs) demonstrate significant growth with over 1.1 million units sold in the U.S., despite a rising trend of anti-EV sentiment in the media. [ more ]

Defector

New York Knicks

Basketball Is Just Better Without The Noise | Defector

Watching sports with sound exposes one to unnecessary and familiar criticism without adding value. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Writing

Everyone Judges the New Parent Who's Always on His Phone. I Totally Get Him.

The article reflects on the shallowness of essays that merely confirm popular beliefs without deeper analysis or new insights. [ more ]

AnOther

Writing

This Exhibition Unpacks the 'White Girl Wasted' Trope

Exploring the construction of character tropes through media, language, and privilege, particularly focusing on the 'White Girl Wasted' concept. [ more ]

Polygon

3 days ago

Writing

I Saw the TV Glow director Jane Schoenbrun on fighting the 'nefarious mechanism' of story

TV Glow is a rare treat, exploring pain of lost opportunities and media influence. Jane Schoenbrun excels at conveying complex ideas in an entertaining way. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

2 days ago

Brooklyn

May 19: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Media's historical reporting on presidential nominees and wartime commitments in 1860 and 1918. [ more ]

Irish Independent

4 days ago

Wellness

'Operation Transformation is adding to weight stigma and dehumanising' - experts warn in open letter to RTE chief Kevin Bakhurst

Operation Transformation criticized for promoting unhealthy weight loss methods and potentially contributing to eating disorders in teenagers. [ more ]

Investing.com

Marketing

Earnings call: Phoenix New Media reports Q1 2024 financial results By Investing.com

Total revenues increased by 4.5% year-on-year to RMB 153 million.

Net advertising revenues grew by 9.8% to RMB 138.6 million.

Paid services revenue decreased due to a decline in licensing and e-commerce revenues. [ more ]

Investing.com Australia

Marketing

Earnings call: Phoenix New Media reports Q1 2024 financial results By Investing.com

Total revenues up by 4.5%, net advertising revenues grew by 9.8%, operating and net losses reduced, strong cash position. [ more ]

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Marketing

You Can Feel the Air of Menace': Fox Legal Analyst Credits TikTok For People Waking Up' On Crime in Democratic-Run' Cities

TikTok praised for realistically portraying crime in big cities.

Use of social media, specifically TikTok, in shedding light on rampant crime. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Opinion | He Knows It's Important to Admit Mistakes. He's Made Many.

Glenn Loury initially doubted Chauvin's conviction due to a documentary, but later acknowledged his error in judgment. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Totally Possible!' Trump Fan Lashes Out Over CNN Anchor Trying Not To Laugh' At Taylor Swift Rigged Super Bowl Theory

Right-wing conspiracy theories can lead to extreme beliefs and suspicions even in relation to popular figures like Taylor Swift and events like the Super Bowl. [ more ]

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New York City

At Trump's Trial, a Decade's Worth of Celebrity Sleaze Is Exhumed

The testimony at Donald Trump's trial sheds light on the celebrity-obsessed digital media environment that boosted his political prominence. [ more ]

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London politics

Islamophobia has warped the London mayoral race. That makes Sadiq Khan's poll lead even more impressive | Zoe Williams

Local elections can reveal broader national and global political trends. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Bicycling

Thursday's Headlines: NYPD Discovers Chained Bike Locks Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials falsely portrayed student protesters as professionals using a bike lock chain at Columbia University.

The specific bike lock in question is actually recommended by Columbia University to its students. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

JavaScript

Whoopi Goldberg Accuses the Media of a False Narrative that People are Pushing Against' On Campus Protests

The hosts of The View express concerns about the framing and consequences of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. [ more ]

City & State NY

4 weeks ago

NYC politics

Errol Louis is at the heart of New York City politics

Errol Louis, a prominent New York political journalist, is sometimes mistaken for Mayor Eric Adams due to his influence and visibility in local and national media. [ more ]

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Law

CNN's Elie Honig Warns Trump Legal Team That Jury Foreperson Watching Fox News Might Not Be As Helpful As They Hope

Jury selection is a nuanced process involving reading and understanding jurors, with media habits potentially influencing trial outcomes. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Women in technology

Lesbians have more orgasms than straight women - and yes, it's men's fault

Lesbians report more orgasms due to higher clitoral stimulation during intercourse.

Bisexual women with female partners experience more clitoral stimulation and orgasm expectations than with male partners. [ more ]

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Fox's Harris Faulkner Reminds Co-Hosts That Trump Skipped Debates During Segment Ripping Biden for Not Committing to Them

Trump skipped Republican primary debates in 2024 cycle, creating a precedent.

Media suggests Biden may avoid debating Trump; importance of debates in democracy highlighted. [ more ]

Kotaku

Media industry

New York Times Simulator Is A Gripping Exploration Of Modern Media Pitfalls

The New York Times Simulator game puts players in the role of the paper's editor-in-chief, highlighting the challenges of balancing news publication and reader satisfaction.

The game emphasizes the power of editorial angle and word choice in shaping public perception, focusing on the delicate balance of reporting news accurately while catering to different demographics. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Media industry

Rupert Murdoch met Rishi Sunak five times in 12-month period

Rupert Murdoch met with UK government representatives, including Rishi Sunak, five times over a 12-month period before stepping down as News Corp chair.

There were 534 meetings between the press and the UK government in a 12-month period, raising concerns about the influence of media barons on the government. [ more ]

NPR.org

6 years ago

Media industry

The Psychology Of Fake News

Fake news is now a subject of scientific research, examining its impact on individuals, institutions, and society. [ more ]

The Drum

Online marketing

Is lovingly crafted, homemade advertising Adam Buxton's podcasting secret?

Engaging podcast ads on The Adam Buxton Podcast are enjoyed and not skipped.

Buxton's diverse media background influences the unique and entertaining ads in his podcast. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Coronavirus

When the Experts Failed During COVID-19

Experts' errors fuel public hostility towards expertise during the pandemic.

Elected leaders' failures contribute to the decline of faith in experts and vaccination hesitancy. [ more ]

SFGATE

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco was never the problem for the SF Giants, you dummies

Free agents didn't want to play for the Giants due to negative perceptions about San Francisco.

Narrative blaming the city for Giants' failures was debunked. [ more ]

Advocate.com

SF LGBT

Pastor warns against gospel music because '78%' of musicians are gay

Gospel musicians and pastors accused of being involved in LGBTQ+ activities

Warning against mainstream media and entertainment promoting LGBTQ+ agenda [ more ]

Bustle

Books

This New Book Revisits Y2K Pop Culture, From Tumblr To 'Gossip Girl'

Disordered eating is a common thread among fictional characters, celebrities, and women writers.

Eating disorders are pervasive across different genres and industries, linking media, literature, and healthcare. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Constance Marten feels responsible' for death of her baby, court told

Constance Marten admits falling asleep on newborn

Couple denies gross negligence manslaughter [ more ]

time.com

US politics

The Confusion About the U.S. Economy Reveals Everything About Politics Today

Presidential approval no longer correlates with the economy

Partisan realities influence public perception of presidential performance [ more ]

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