Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Paul Thacker: Inside Stories on the Death of Journalism
Paul Thacker: Inside Stories on the Death of Journalism
Paul Thacker: Inside Stories on the Death of Journalism
Saturday 15th January 2022
Paul Thacker joins Trish Wood to expose the downfall of modern journalism and its role in mass formation psychosis.
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Get the buttons here!Paul Thacker: The Decline of Journalism and Its Impact on Society
The rise of mass formation psychosis wouldn’t have happened without a compliant media who’ve abandoned their posts of objectivity and truth telling. Brilliant investigative journalist Paul Thacker exposes how far the news business has fallen with riveting inside stories of how it used to be and the tragedy of what it has become.
Ever wondered why the news feels less trustworthy these days? In this episode, award-winning journalist Trish Wood sits down with investigative journalist Paul Thacker to unravel the sorry state of modern journalism. Thacker pulls back the curtain on how media outlets have shifted from objective reporting to becoming purveyors of biased narratives, contributing to phenomena like mass formation psychosis. He shares gripping tales from his career, contrasting the golden days of journalism with today's compromised standards.
Along the way, they critique popular figures like Joe Rogan and dissect the challenges faced by science reporters in a politically charged environment. The conversation also delves into how COVID-19 policies are affecting mental health and how Hollywood often misrepresents everyday people. Trish and Paul leave listeners with a powerful message: it's crucial to seek out reliable news sources and practice critical thinking in an age of misinformation.