The Fourth Estate Karl Bode Jan 2, 2025

America’s Right-Wing Propaganda Problem Might Be Terminal

Karl Bode Jan 2, 2025

Our media landscape has been overrun with clickbait and disinformation, which is largely responsible for Trump’s return to the Oval Office. And when lies replace real news, this authoritarian administration might be able to hold onto power for a very long time.

The Fourth Estate Parker Molloy Oct 28, 2024

Can the Media Ever Regain Our Trust After Election 2024?

Parker Molloy Oct 28, 2024

Both Democrats and Republicans have lost faith in national journalism. These four media critics weigh in on reestablishing its credibility with everyone.

The Fourth Estate Parker Molloy Sep 24, 2024

The Real Swing Voters Aren’t Who You Think

Parker Molloy Sep 24, 2024

The media's obsession with swing voters ignores the disillusioned progressives who could reshape the 2024 election—that is, if they decide to vote at all.

An image of former president Donald Trump wearing his signature red tie. His mouth is open as if yelling. jibberish is coming out of his mouth and floating onto newspaper

The Fourth Estate Parker Molloy Mar 5, 2024

Trump’s Extremism Isn’t a Footnote—It’s the Story

Parker Molloy Mar 5, 2024

The media has normalized Trump’s extreme, outrageous statements, which has made them appear mundane—and now that coverage has the potential to help the wannabe autocrat at the voting booths this November.

The Fourth Estate Parker Molloy Feb 2, 2023

Media’s Lust for Conflict Is Failing the Public

Parker Molloy Feb 2, 2023

In their depiction of Trump’s and Biden’s “markedly different” classified document situations, journalists are muddying the waters and confusing readers.

The Fourth Estate Parker Molloy Nov 3, 2022

Access Journalism Is a Fool’s Errand

Parker Molloy Nov 3, 2022

In an effort to keep them in good stead, reporters have coddled Republicans who claim that legacy media is biased against them. It's only served to push coverage further to the right.