Why People Don’t Trust the News Anymore | Off the Press Managing Editor Explains
Why People Don’t Trust the News Anymore | Off the Press Managing Editor Explains  
Podcast: The Middle Ground Mic
Published On: Wed Feb 11 2026
Description: Send us Fan MailTrust in media is collapsing — and the people inside journalism know it.In this episode, Joe sits down with Julian Baron, Managing Editor at Off the Press, to break down how the internet reshaped journalism, why legacy media is losing credibility, and why audiences are walking away from traditional news.Julian shares an insider perspective on:• How algorithms reward outrage over accuracy• Why smaller digital outlets are gaining trust• How power has shifted from media institutions to consumers• What honesty and transparency really mean in modern journalismChapters00:00 The Erosion of Trust in Media02:58 The Rise of Digital News Outlets05:50 The Challenge of Bias in Journalism08:56 The Demand for Honesty and Transparency11:43 The Shift in Consumer Behavior14:42 The Future of News Media21:11 Navigating the Information LandscapeThis isn’t a left-versus-right argument.It’s a reality check on how news works now — and where it’s heading. Support the show One simple way to protect your documents — this fireproof bag: https://amzn.to/4lQwWto🎙️ Gear used on the show Camera• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (For outdoor vlogging & Episodes)https://amzn.to/4rkviS0Microphone• Shure MV6 USB Microphonehttps://amzn.to/4rXhPjUHeadphones • Shure Professional Studio Headphones   https://amzn.to/3OP9UXw🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm(These affiliate links help support the show at no extra cost.)