# Why People Don’t Trust the News Anymore | Off the Press Managing Editor Explains

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Podcast: [The Middle Ground Mic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-middle-ground-mic-7275421)
Published: 2026-02-11T08:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Trust 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 i...

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