5 Headlines Reveal How the Media Shapes Narratives
Bubba
20 Oct
Notice anything about how these completely independent news outlets described Kamala Harris’ Wednesday interview with Fox News host Bret Baier?
NPR: “Harris interview on Fox gets testy — but also gives her a do-over”
CNN: “Kamala Harris spars with Fox News anchor in testy interview”
AP: “Harris’ interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more”
The Hollywood Reporter: “Kamala Harris’ Fox News Interview Kicked Off With Testy Exchange and Interruptions From Host”
CNA: “Fiery Harris vows break from Biden in testy Fox interview”
There are plenty more instances:
In February, media talking heads parroted the word “gratuitous” to characterize a special counsel report which described President Biden’s memory as “hazy,” “faulty” and “poor.”
Two months ago, journalists and media outlets had “joy” on the brain when talking about Kamala Harris’ nascent presidential campaign.
And don’t forget how mainstream pundits, from MSNBC to CNN, fawned over Harris’ “cuddly” running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Relevant: This week, a new Gallup poll found trust in media has fallen to another historic low.
Bubba’s Two Cents
Some people might say that the similar-sounding headlines and language are just a result of journalists following the lead of industry standard-bearers, like the AP. But that doesn’t excuse the practice. Why follow the media when no one trusts the media?