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Podcast: Problematic Women
Episode: ‘MAGA Media,’ Dark History of Earth Day, and Baby Bears
Description: Americans changed their news consumption habits years ago, but the White House press briefing room did not reflect these changes, that is until now. Despite floundering ratings at CNN and MSNBC, and outlets like the Washington Post hemorrhaging money, corporate media was long given deference across Washington D.C., especially at the White House. Now, with the Trump administration’s creation of the “new media chair,” and opening the press briefing room to podcasters and social media influencers, the White House briefing room reflects where American people actually consume their news. Pew Re...