Is Journalism DEAD?! Is Objective Journalism Possible Anymore? Expats Speaking Freely in Portugal!

With midterm elections approaching, the Carl and Veronica discuss how polarised politics has made many people avoid political talk, even though learning comes from listening to different views.
They highlight the Ground News app for comparing many sources, political leanings, factuality, and “blind spots,” and reflect on how journalism has shifted from striving for objectivity and strict ethics to opinion-driven, entertainment-focused commentary competing for attention.
Veronica shares experiences from early newsroom convergence and police-beat reporting to illustrate how human limitations and demographics shape story selection.
They argue for considering sources, watching unedited footage (e.g., C-SPAN), and resisting sensationalism and extremism. The conversation turns to Portugal, debating whether media should disclose nationalities in crime reporting, and warning expats that slander and libel can bring civil or criminal penalties and even visa consequences.


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