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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 32 MIN

13: Why don't we care about the news anymore?

from Stop The Press! · host Nick Copson, Bill Martin. Rob Chadwick

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Stop The Press!, we delve into a pressing question: Why does the public seem to care less about the news today than they did 30 years ago? From the rise of digital overload to growing distrust in media, we explore the shifting habits, attitudes, and platforms that have reshaped how (and whether) people engage with current affairs.Has the 24-hour news cycle left audiences fatigued? Has social media replaced journalism with algorithms and opinion? Or are people simply overwhelmed, anxious, or disengaged by a world that feels increasingly chaotic?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Stop The Press!, we delve into a pressing question: Why does the public seem to care less about the news today than they did 30 years ago? From the rise of digital overload to growing distrust in media, we explore the shifting habits, attitudes, and platforms that have reshaped how (and whether) people engage with current affairs. Has the 24-hour news cycle left audiences fatigued? Has social media replaced journalism with algorithms and opinion? Or are peo...

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