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Podcast: Call It Like I See It
Episode: Recognizing “News Entertainment” in the Modern Media Landscape; Also, Rolling Out Student Loan Forgiveness
Description: James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to CNN’s apparent effort to be less confrontational politically and discuss the (de)evolution of the news media into a profit centered entertainment offering (01:22). The guys also discuss Biden’s student loan forgiveness program and how the merits of government assistance are often judged based not on the amounts in question but rather on who is getting assisted (37:02).CNN cancels 'Reliable Sources,' host Stelter leaving network (Yahoo!)RIP Reliable Sources—and Corporate Media’s Willingness to Examine Itself (Fair.org)With Brian Stelter’s ‘Reliable Sources’ Canc...