The hypocrisy of the media | Balaji on Upstream with Erik Torenberg
In this excerpt from the Upstream interview with Balaji, the host critiques how mainstream media frames the detention of migrant children at the U.S. border differently under the Trump and Biden administrations. He notes that under Trump, coverage emphasized "babies in cages," a stark and alarming image, while under Biden the same situation is described as "border shelters for teens," a phrasing that sounds more benign. He cites an NPR headline that presents the reopening of these shelters as a neutral fact‑check, suggesting a softer narrative. The segment highlights perceived media double standards, the power of language in shaping public perception, and the broader theme of media hypocrisy.
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