#297: Is There A Fix To The Fake News Problem?
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Trump voters rely on Fox News and other pre-configured media to keep them up to speed. And we can be sure this'll be the same pattern in the Biden years just as it was over the past decade or two. Or will it?
What if there was a way to reach those who question science, trust in traditional authority, and adopt the latest MAGA info with little discretion? Well, ok, those are voters Biden is unlikely to reach. But, what about those who had to think twice before voting for President Trump?
A possible way around conservative media, akin to President Roosevelt's fireside chats (which effectively cut out the reporter as middleman) would be entertaining, televised events that combine lighter comedy and heavier public policy, with the president as host. President Biden could invite experts on a particular issue that he was promoting. He could also invite comedians and celebrities to attract a large audience.
In the age of Covid-19, such events might have to be virtual, but given improvisational talent, like a Stephen Colbert or a Seth Meyers, it wouldn't matter.
'No' to comedy? Fine, keep it serious. Invite both conservative and progressive figures. Have fact checkers on hand to resolve conflicting claims. Most importantly, bring unbiased information to those who rarely hear it. And secondarily, get free media exposure that could help pass proposed legislation. Speak out.
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