# When the Basics Break in Media, People Pay the Price

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Podcast: [Daily Detroit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-detroit-403697)
Published: 2026-07-21T18:38:17+00:00
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## Resource

I sit down with communications pro Matt Friedman to talk about what happens when the basic stuff in media breaks — from lettuce recalls and weather alerts to non-partisan, important voting information. We get into algorithms, broken trust, and why it's harder than ever to get simple, accurate information. And that information is crucial for a stronger local Detroit community. If you care about how you actually find out what matters, this one's worth a listen. Matt Friedman's latest post: https://tannerfriedman.com/blog/ive-done-food-recall-crisis-communications-the-parasite-situation-is-a-mess/ Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get shows.

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