The Press Box Another Killing in Minneapolis and the Dismantling of The Washington Post
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Jan 27, 2026 They unpack the video and reporting around Alex Preddy’s killing and how social platforms amplified the story. They dissect official messaging and political spin around the case. They debate rumored cuts at The Washington Post, especially to sports and foreign coverage, and what newsroom shrinkage means for public information. The show closes with listener mail and a playful pun-headline game.
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Social Media Drives Real-Time News
- Social media now breaks and frames major violent incidents in real time, displacing traditional evening news cycles.
- Multiple video angles and instant analysis force journalists and officials to respond before full facts emerge.
Early 'Faces Of Death' Memory
- Joel recounts seeing graphic death videos as a youth and compares that to the current nonstop circulation of killings online.
- He says repeated exposure coarsened him and made viewing modern police violence feel mortifying and unavoidable.
Video Doesn’t Always Defeat Official Spin
- Video evidence can correct official narratives, but state actors still try to shape public perception quickly.
- Joel warns media's role is vital when authorities craft versions that contradict what viewers see on tape.