Kamala Harris’s electoral defeat last week was a wake-up call.
The media can no longer afford to be the “king’s choir”, singing praises while the public sees a different reality. In today’s social media-driven world, the grip of “establishment media” on political narratives has grown slippery.
Politicians no longer need newspapers and television to craft their public image. With platforms such as X and Instagram, they’re taking their messages directly to the people, unfiltered and often unchallenged.
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