EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 24 MIN
Who's Behind the News: The Origins of the Attention Economy
from Who's Behind the News · host Newsjunkie.net
The news isn't broken — but it's headed for the emergency room. From Hearst and Pulitzer to cable news and social media, the attention economy has always rewarded outrage over truth. Newsjunkie publisher Gordon Whiting breaks down why trust in journalism is eroding, and what might save it.Matt Fidler: host/producerRead the interview here
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