Ungar-Sargon; 1-18, 233-56

problem with woke media

media outlets have shifted from their traditional role of informing the public to promoting an ideological agenda that aligns with progressive social justice movements

media now focuses on

identity politics rather than objective reporting

old media

traditional media served the working-class audience

new media

media has become dominated by progressive elite audience - no longer reflects the concerns of the broader public

financial struggles

the rise of digital media and social media caused traditional outlets to face financial pressure and rely on clickbait

wokeism

refers to a set of progressive ideas that prioritize identity based politics and social justice; become dominant in media

consequences of woke media

1. polarization

2. loss of trust

3. divison

erosion of trust in media

people think the media is biased so they turn to alternative news sources that are less reliable and more extreme

role of corporate interests

want clicks and profit

solutions to fix woke media

• return to objectivity

• diversify media

• support independent media

• rebuild trust

call for common ground

wants media that promote open dialogue and respectful debate