The Power of Stories in Shaping Economics and Society with Bill Tucker (Ep. 85)
Contrary to popular belief, the media isn’t just about news — it’s about shaping our entire worldview.
Are you ready to uncover the evolving landscape of journalism in these tumultuous times?
Brent Mekosh sits down with award-winning journalist Bill Tucker to delve into the intricacies of contemporary media, its accountability, and the profound impact of economic stories on our lives. Bill shares his views on the media’s role in holding power to account and the stark interactions between economic policy and societal well-being.
Bill discusses:
- The influence of media biases and the role of citizen journalism
- The dynamic shifts in political landscapes with new presidential candidates
- The shift from traditional media to digital platforms and its effect on news consumption
- The role of journalism in maintaining democratic values during contentious political times
- And more!
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About Our Guest:
Bill’s media journey began in a small FM Radio station in Texas and is now a podcast producer at ProudMouth.
His experience is vast in the world of media including, a television news producer, (George Foster Peabody winner), a television news reporter (Emmy award winner and three-time nominee)
As a news executive, he co-led the team that built and launched television’s first digital network, CNNfn, blogged on energy for forbes.com, interviewed CEOs for the NASDAQ CEO Signature Series, and hosted radio shows on religion, faith, and business.
His experience does not end there. He has written for print media, served as executive producer and host for network shows, and created stories for social media posts that have garnered hundreds of thousands of views.
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