The founders of Mosaic Sudbury join the show today, but first: the abysmal Alabama special election performance of One America News Network reflects larger problems in news media, such as worldview affirmation and ideologically motivated topic selection.
Notes on Episode 6:
- Factors affecting presentation of events and media coverage of topics in mass media (PDF)
- The New York Times apologizes for its credulous coverage of the case for invading Iraq
- Glenn Greenwald: “Yet Another Major Russia Story Falls Apart“
- CBS Ousts 4 for Bush Guard Story
From Classroom to Newsroom 