Unbreaking the News at The Daily Signal | Rob Bluey

Unbreaking the News at The Daily Signal | Rob Bluey

From Heritage Explains by Heritage Podcast Network

April 15, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

Rob Bluey discusses the current state of American media and the role of the Daily Signal in providing trustworthy journalism.

The American press has had high moments and low moments over the years, and it’s safe to say that we’re in a low one. After decades of dishonest reporting and blatant bias, trust in media has cratered. According to a 2025 Gallup poll, the number of Americans who report that they have a “great deal or fair” amount of trust that mass media reports the news “fully, fairly, and accurately has fallen to 28%. Among Republicans, it’s fallen to 8%. But the worse the situation gets, the more important it is for good journalists (and yes there are good journalists) to fill the void. And nowhere is that more important than at the Daily Signal, a national news organization that has its roots here at the Heritage Foundation. They’ve been at the forefront of a lot of big stories over the last few years, and are announcing some new exciting developments. To understand it all, I sat down with Rob Bluey, Editor in Chief, at the Daily Signal. Email us with thoughts, questions, or suggestions: HeritageExplains@heritage.org Rob Bluey on X: https://x.com/RobertBluey The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Rob Bluey

Topics covered

  • media trust
  • journalism
  • Daily Signal
  • Heritage Foundation
  • news reporting

Keywords

  • media trust
  • journalism
  • Daily Signal
  • Rob Bluey
  • Heritage Foundation
  • news bias
  • Gallup poll

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Organizations: The Daily Signal, Heritage Foundation, Heritage Podcast Network

Places: United States

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