Freddy Gray speaks to Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza from the Mixed Signals podcast. They discuss the state of American media, whether the US has any appetite for public service broadcasting and whether America is too cynical about the press.
What’s the matter with America’s media?
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US politics and analysis, delivering in-depth discussions with the best American pundits. Presented by Freddy Gray.
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