TNT Episode #71: Manufacturing Consent and Local News

TNT Episode #71: Manufacturing Consent and Local NewsTate and Teresa are joined today by Ben, News Director of KNOM. The conversation starts off with Tate breaking down the concept of manufacturing consent, based off of the book by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman. Tate then flips the conversation to now, and how the advertisers behind mass media and those who control the algorithmscan affect the narratives we are fed. Teresa shifts the conversation to note how entertainment can be a distraction from current events.Throughout this discussion Ben weaves in hope, by much celebrating and discussing the importance of local news. Its relevance and its ability to fight against the consolidation of the media, as well as his personal experiences trying to be that impartial voice. your own family.--------------------------Follow KNOM on the web, social media, and podcasting platforms for more:Website: www.knom.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knomradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/knomradioSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/knomApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tnt-podcast/id1771914706Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/50d87ca9-0989-45cb-af03-7b4309fd36f9Hosts: Tate Coler and Teresa TriggGuest: Ben TownsendProduced by: Marc Rose