When news giants tell you something happened, do they first make sure it really did? Nope.
Welcome to the new media story of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Reports say he has “apologized” for rabid antisemitism, including Nazi worship, along with other forms of bigotry. But the only evidence consists of a written ad for the Wall Street Journal and an “interview” with Vanity Fair — which took place via email. Did Ye actually write any of it? Unlike the media, I sought out proof.
That’s just one reason this story turned out to be bigger than it seemed at first. I dig into it in the new episode:
When a public figure uses every platform available — music, videos, on-camera interviews, social media, and more — to spew vile hatred against a tiny minority group, what should a real apology consist of?
Also in this episode:
News giants get basic facts wrong about charges in the church protest. CNN apparently didn’t read a two-paragraph ruling before reporting on it.
Don Lemon is no First Amendment hero. In fact, he may have violated it. I look at the federal charges that the legacy media is conveniently spinning.
The historic event from nearly 50 years ago that’s so significant today — Nazis, a Chicago suburb, and the real meaning of free speech
Big Media’s contempt for a basic principle of democracy and journalism — The industry is doing the same thing it rails against Trump for doing.
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-JL