Is what's Good for News, Bad for Society?

Can We Have Your Attention? · Aug 6, 2026 · 37m

We're told the news is an important part of a functioning society. But is our 24-hour, always-on news culture, with bad news to the fore, actually harming us and our institutions?

In this episode, James Wickham and Claire Coady explore the nature of news, its impact on society, and how media practices influence public perception and trust. They discuss whether quality journalism has declined, the rise of social media, and whether regulation would foster a healthier media ecosystem.

From the episode:

The Reuters Digital News Report 2026: https://tinyurl.com/tun9ddad

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