On the Media The Media Are Going Easy On Trump and Russia is Going All In On Right-Wing Media
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Sep 6, 2024 
In this discussion, Daniel Drezner, a Tufts University professor specializing in global politics, critiques media coverage of Trump and the inconsistencies in accountability compared to other candidates. Dan Froomkin from PressWatchers.org highlights how fact-checking can sometimes create confusion in political narratives. Will Sommer from the Washington Post explores Kremlin influence on U.S. conservative media. Lastly, Dan Taberski dives into the mysterious connections between mass psychogenic illness and public perception, unraveling societal impacts.
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Hair-Splitting Fact-Check
- A Washington Post fact-check was criticized for splitting hairs over Biden's claim about Trump refusing to accept election results.
- Trump hasn't explicitly said he'd reject results, but implied it strongly.
False Balance in Fact-Checking
- Fact-checkers often focus on nitpicking both sides equally to appear impartial.
- This hides a vast difference in the amount of lying between parties.
Focus on Motive
- When fact-checking, focus on the intent behind statements, not just literal accuracy.
- Ask why someone might be lying and what the purpose of their lie is.
