RUIN PORN ON NPR
September 28, 2009
by VBS Staff
VBS.tv’s very own Thomas Morton appeared on NPR’s On The Media yesterday to discuss his recent investigation into media misrepresentation of Detroit’s economic devastation. The original article, Something, Something, Something Detroit, illustrates how journalists, those of the photo variety especially, distort Michigan’s ruin by intentionally cropping out signs of prosperity to paint a picture of apocalyptic oblivion in Motor City. Before I spoil the whole thing for you, head over to NPR for a listen or employ your eyeballs for a look at the original article.
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3 months ago
Samantha218: I think this is a reminder that journalism should get back to just reporting the facts and not looking for a monumental story. It would be nice to know what IS actually going on and not someone's opinion on what COULD be going on. Essentially why I like this site.
5 months ago
sassafras: vice kicked time's ass on this detroit story. nice job, guys.
5 months ago
uly: the lions won an nfl game and somehow that is supposed to be a sign that detroit is on its way back? ahahaha. sports journalists are even worse than normal journalists.
5 months ago
JenB: Journalists always take things out of context and manipulated them, but that doesn't change the fact that Detroit has been really fucked for decades now- it's not all an illusion.
5 months ago
lolahenochsberg: this is nothing new, journalists have been manipulating to their advantage for years.
5 months ago
factorygirlwarhol: i know, and ive never really understood why they have to make things seem worse than they already are.
5 months ago
chickadee: because news thinks its supposed to be entertainment for some weird reason
5 months ago
Tucker: That is definitely how Fox looks at it.
5 months ago
dumdum: NPR? how very fancy of you, vbs
5 months ago
weetruffle: seriously, big ups.
5 months ago
wholenineyards: it's not the first time and likely won't be the last.
5 months ago
bristlez: i love on the media. this one hasn't reached my itunes yet and i'm subscribed to the podcast. thanks for the heads up.
5 months ago