Broken Press

793 examples of press incompetence

Posted by @mmasnick.bsky.social •

I wouldn't normally devote 5k+ words to a single podcast, but I'm hoping Reed will read it and think carefully about what he's doing. He has tremendous, well-earned respect among journalists. And I don't understand why he appears to be lighting it on fire.

Techdirt.

Before Advocating To Repeal Section 230, It Helps To First Understand How It Works

Brian Reed’s “Question Everything” podcast built its reputation on careful journalism that explores moral complexity within the journalism field. It’s one of my favorite podcasts.…

Techdirt • Mike Masnick

Posted by Mike Masnick (@mmasnick.bsky.social) •

I am all for advocacy journalism. But this is... weird. He starts with the conclusion that he wants, then asks you to come along for the ride, where he seeks out supporting evidence for what he wants, ignoring facts or experts who might point him in a better direction.