How to Reach People in Today's New Media Amid a Crisis of Mistrust. A Conversation with Emily Jashinsky
How to Reach People in Today's New Media Amid a Crisis of Mistrust. A Conversation with Emily Jashinsky  
Podcast: Why Should I Trust You?
Published On: Thu Apr 24 2025
Description: We’re joined by Emily Jashinsky, co-host of Counterpoints with Ryan Grim. Formerly with The Federalist and The Hill, Emily now serves as DC correspondent for UnHerd and hosts Undercurrents TV. She’s someone well-versed in this shifting media landscape.Together, we explore the rise of the so-called “New Media”—a world where legacy outlets are giving way to right-leaning podcasters, YouTubers, and social media influencers. As trust in public health, science, and institutions craters, we ask: is this new media ecosystem fueling the breakdown, or finally reflecting a mistrust that’s been simmering for years?And while critics on the Left call this new media machine unstoppable—blaming it for everything from Trump’s rise to the collapse of trust in science—we push back on that narrative. Could this shifting landscape actually offer unexpected opportunities for public health voices willing to step into the fray?Hosts:Brinda AdhikariTom JohnsonMaggie Bartlett (off this week)Dr. Mark Abdelmalek (off this week)Guest:Emily Jashinsky, former The Federalist, The Hill, co-host of Counterpoints web and podcast show; and the DC correspondent of UnHerd - a news and current affairs site and host of Undercurrents TV. Sources:Media Matters "Bubbles" Graphic on Dominance of Right-Leaning Mediahttps://x.com/GoAngelo/status/1900959918040989731Joe Rogan Podcast, Dave Smith, Doug Murray, on Expertisehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah6kirkSwTgEmily Jashinsky: Legacy Media Indict Themselves When They Blame the "Right Wing Media Ecosystem"https://thefederalist.com/2024/11/08/legacy-media-indict-themselves-when-they-blame-the-right-wing-media-ecosystem/Thanks for listening! If you like us, please leave a review, rate us, and please subscribe! Got questions? Comments? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at questions@whyshoulditrustyou.net