Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: is America’s media fair?
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Dec 14, 2023 
Ainsley Johnston, a data journalist at The Economist, and Dion Dublin, a former footballer now presenter of a popular British property show, dive into crucial discussions. They explore the contentious perception of media bias in America, revealing complex dynamics at play. Johnston unpacks changes in trust toward news outlets, particularly among conservatives. Dublin offers insights into the evolving British property market, reflecting on trends in homeownership versus renting, while examining viewers’ aspirations as shown in real estate television.
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Neutral Language in Journalism
- Journalists can write about any topic using neutral language.
- Avoid favoring any political side during election coverage.
The Economist's Neutrality
- The Economist's analysis ranked itself closest to neutral among the publications studied.
- However, The Economist focuses less on US politics than some other publications.
Poland's Political Shift and Military Spending
- Poland's October election saw a shift in power from the right-wing Law and Justice Party to a left-leaning coalition.
- Despite this, there's widespread agreement on increasing military spending due to the war in Ukraine.