Susan Bordson, talks about how broadcast news and information sources shape public governance — not just through what’s reported, but through how we engage with it --"How We Reward Quality Journalism."  From headlines to policy, perception to power, the media we consume — and how we respond — directly impacts what we’re given next.

We dig into the moral responsibility of the news industry, the feedback loop between media and public behavior, and why media literacy isn’t optional — it’s essential for democracy.

Because the way we watch, click, and share doesn’t just reflect the news — it helps write it.

Status newsletter by Oliver Darcy (media and news industry)

Platformer newsletter by Casey Newton (tech)

Substack: Margaret Sullivan (news & journalism standards)

Reliable Sources from Brian Stelter

Lucas Shaw’s newsletter from Bloomberg

Podcasts:

By Puck News: The Powers That Be (features media news every Monday)

The Grill Room hosted by Dylan Byers

Hardfork – covers tech & AI featuring Casey Newton & Kevin Roose

Uncanny Valley by Wired Magazine

Powerlines by Oliver Darcy

Pivot with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway

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