Show Notes
Trust in media is collapsing — and the people inside journalism know it.
In this episode, Joe sits down with Julian Baron, Managing Editor at Off the Press, to break down how the internet reshaped journalism, why legacy media is losing credibility, and why audiences are walking away from traditional news.
Julian shares an insider perspective on: • How algorithms reward outrage over accuracy • Why smaller digital outlets are gaining trust • How power has shifted from media institutions to consumers • What honesty and transparency really mean in modern journalism
Chapters
00:00 The Erosion of Trust in Media 02:58 The Rise of Digital News Outlets 05:50 The Challenge of Bias in Journalism 08:56 The Demand for Honesty and Transparency 11:43 The Shift in Consumer Behavior 14:42 The Future of News Media 21:11 Navigating the Information Landscape
This isn't a left-versus-right argument. It's a reality check on how news works now — and where it's heading.
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