63: The Liberal Media's "Both Sides" Problem - with Doug Berger

Published on: 20th September, 2021

The Liberal Media's "Both Sides" Problem: with Doug Berger

News segment with Sean, Joe, and Drew:

(00:00) Intro and T-shirts.

(06:38) The California recall results and reform proposals.

(14:20) Unhinged Joe Biden conspiracy theories vs. 9/11 conspiracies.

(19:02) The Bob Woodward and Robert Costa book "Peril."

(24:17) Florida's clownish governor.

(28:24) The Met Gala. Progressive circular firing squad.

(36:46) Joe's climate update. The climate desperation of today's youth.

Guest segment with Doug Berger. Sean and Christophe interview the host of the Secular Left and Glass City Humanist.

(44:51) Guest intro and T-shirts.

(48:03) Question 1: Is a liberal news outlet like CNN obligated to present opposing views? Are there two sides to public policy issues?

(56:21) Question 2: Can you tell us what you consider to be the worst examples of bothsidesism?

(01:02:10) What is the Fairness Doctrine, and what did it do?

(01:03:50) Question 3: Do you think these outlets behave this way because they are still sort of trying to adhere to the Fairness Docrtine?

(01:08:42) Question 4: Is it possible to ever expect fair news coverage under the capitalist system?

(01:14:40) Question 5: Was the polarization of the news media inevitable?

(01:23:03) Question 6: How much of a role did the liberal media play in the rise of Donald Trump?

(01:27:27) Question 7: How much of a role did the liberal media play in Donald Trump's refusal to accept the 2020 election results?

(01:32:32) Media treats public officials with kid gloves since their pundits need access to public officials.

(01:40:32) Wrapup and outro with Joe and Drew.

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