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Hurricane Helene brought more of a dangerous tradition: “journalists” standing outside, getting blown and battered around. Are they gathering and providing crucial information? Actually, no. They’re not getting information that they couldn’t get safely from inside. You might think, if people are choosing to do this, what’s the harm? There is harm — not just in the immediate sense, but in a much bigger sense. The same false thinking about news that drives these kinds of stunts also leads to the other kinds of problems this show has explored, like giving open mics to liars and failing to fact check. Today, Josh explains.

Plus, an expert in the psychology of marketing on why the media might be missing the biggest story of the presidential election. Josh shows that news agencies aren’t even looking into it. And Josh corrects the New York Times’ claim about “facts.” 

Josh’ open letter to the media, calling on news leaders to accurately cover the October 7 anniversary, is up. Share it widely! Sign up to receive the free newsletter. Become a paid subscriber to get exclusive, money-saving content and support the show. Or make any contribution here.
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