Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back

Rage-revenue-addicted news companies are plagued by shoddy reporting,sensationalism,groupthink,and brain-dead partisan tribalism. In Broken News, Chris Stirewalt, a celebrated political analyst, explains how these companies don't reward bad journalism because it is easy and profitable, and offers practical advice for how readers, listeners, and viewers can become better news consumers for the sake of the republic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

The news industry is plagued by a multitude of issues, including shoddy reporting, sensationalism, groupthink, and brain-dead partisan tribalism. These companies are driven by a desire for revenue, and as a result, they often resort to emotion-driven blabber to attract conflict-addled super users. In his book, Broken News, Chris Stirewalt, a celebrated political analyst in print and on television, takes a deep dive into these problems. He explains that these companies do not reward bad journalism because they enjoy it, but rather because it is easy and profitable.

Stirewalt, who served as a top editor and election forecaster on Fox News' decision desk during the 2020 election, knows firsthand the consequences of viewers becoming more accustomed to flattery and less willing to hear news that challenges their beliefs. Broken News is a fascinating, deeply researched, and conversation-provoking study of how the news is made and how it can be repaired. Stirewalt delves into the industry's history to explain how today's media divides America for profit. He also offers practical advice for everyday readers, listeners, and viewers to become better news consumers for the sake of the republic.

This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about our country and wants the news to do its job again. It is a call to action for all of us to be more critical of the information we consume and to demand better from the media. By reading Broken News, we can learn how to identify false news, recognize bias, and seek out sources of reliable information. We can also work to promote media literacy and encourage journalists to uphold the highest standards of ethical reporting.

In conclusion, the news industry is in a state of crisis, and it is up to all of us to take action to improve it. By reading Broken News and becoming more informed news consumers, we can help to restore the integrity of the media and ensure that it serves the public interest.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781546002635