{"id":63,"date":"2023-11-20T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/?p=63"},"modified":"2023-11-20T13:18:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:18:00","slug":"111-can-you-trust-the-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/?p=63","title":{"rendered":"#111 Can You Trust The Media?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-63-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com\/ie\/2915\/_111_do_you_trust_the_media_5df3aa9d_normal.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com\/ie\/2915\/_111_do_you_trust_the_media_5df3aa9d_normal.mp3\">https:\/\/bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com\/ie\/2915\/_111_do_you_trust_the_media_5df3aa9d_normal.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>In this thought-provoking episode, Niall tackles the critical question: Can You Generally Trust The Media? The discussion is sparked by a recent study published by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), revealing the growing influence of the far-right in Ireland and the challenges posed by online platforms in enforcing community guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>The study, conducted over the course of a year, analyzed more than 13 million posts across various social media platforms, exposing alarming trends of misinformation, particularly around topics like Covid-19, vaccines, anti-lockdown protests, and LGBTQ+ issues. As the far-right gains traction, questions about media reliability and bias come to the forefront.<\/p>\n<p>Niall delves into the dichotomy between social media platforms and mainstream media, questioning whether the latter is a more trustworthy source. He explores the influence of government narratives on mainstream media outlets, referencing statements made during a recent high-profile murder case that implicated government policies in the tragic incident.<\/p>\n<p>Opening up the lines to callers, the audience passionately shares their perspectives on media trustworthiness. Some express disillusionment with the media, citing biased reporting, sensationalism, and a lack of accountability. Others, however, defend reputable sources and emphasize the importance of distinguishing between responsible journalism and misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>As the episode unfolds, Niall expertly navigates diverse viewpoints, offering listeners a comprehensive examination of the challenges and complexities surrounding media trust. The conversation serves as a reminder of the critical role media plays in shaping public opinion and the necessity of fostering transparency, accountability, and reliability in the realm of information dissemination.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this thought-provoking episode, Niall tackles the critical question: Can You Generally Trust The Media? The discussion is sparked by a recent study published by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), revealing the growing influence of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=63"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=63"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}