About this episode
Brittany Geneva discusses the breakdown of trusted media and the importance of verifying information in today's landscape.
What happens when the media we grew up trusting starts breaking down? In this episode, I reflect on what's happening across media, from the Paramount-Discovery saga to uncertainty at CBS, CNN, TikTok and more. Shrinking newsrooms and billionaire ownership are reshaping what information reaches the public. More than ever, it's on all of us to verify what we're hearing, question headlines, and support the journalists doing independent, accountable work. If you're looking for voices worth following, start with: Phil Lewis, Michael Harriot, Joy Reid, Don Lemon, Roland Martin, and Charles Blow. Time to say the quiet parts out loud! Let's get into it. Connect with me across socials @brittany_geneva Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@brittany_geneva
People in this episode
Host: Brittany Geneva
Topics covered
- media trust
- newsroom changes
- billionaire ownership
- information verification
- independent journalism
Keywords
- media
- journalism
- trust
- news
- verification
- ownership
- independent
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Paramount, Discovery, CBS, CNN, TikTok
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