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This Week:
A Unique Reporting Approach from Tangle News
Before We Go…
1. Left, Right, and Center
Sometimes you hear a podcast so good you must share it with your favorite communications professionals. That was what we thought when we heard a recent episode of Question Everything, as shared by This American Life.
On The EO Report, we’ve talked about the importance of understanding the bias of our media sources – how the same set of facts can be used to tell a completely different story based on the interpretation and viewpoint of the author.
On an episode titled, “A Small Thing That Gives Me a Tiny Shred of Hope,” we are introduced to Tangle News, a free newsletter that sends four editions a week.
What makes Tangle News unique? Keep reading to find out.
2. Before We Go…
Podcasts played a larger role in our election than ever before. Here’s some data from the Pew Research Center on the rise in the format’s popularity:
“In 2023, Roughly half of U.S. adults say they have listened to a podcast in the past year, according to a new Pew Research Center survey, including one-in-five who report listening to podcasts at least a few times a week. Among adults under 30, about a third listen to podcasts with such frequency.” Read more.
Last week, The Onion won a bid to acquire all InfoWars assets. The founder of the satirical news site wrote a letter explaining his decision to acquire the company in a manner that encapsulates the voice of his platform (riddled with sarcasm). Note: The acquisition has been halted by a judge to review the bankruptcy process before proceeding.
In case you missed it, our founder Erin Owen was featured on 6 News WOWT encouraging citizens to be mindful of misinformation.
A similar message came from the Nebraska Examiner highlighting the role of tech in this year's election campaigns.
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