In this episode of pplpod, we break down the complex machinery of media bias. We move past the simple accusations of individual prejudice to explore how bias is often structural, driven by economic incentives and the demand for confirmation,. Join us as we unpack the history of biased reporting—from the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 to modern accusations of "fake news"—and analyze why trust in media has plummeted since the 1980s,.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Supply vs. Demand: We discuss the difference between supply-driven bias, where outlets skew news to please advertisers or owners, and demand-driven bias, where media companies cater to the specific beliefs and prejudices of their audience,.

• The Social Media Shift:  ...