Episode 203: Relentless Negativity In Journalism is Harming Our View of the World

Why does the press persist in flogging the negative? Today we take a look at some recent stories in the press that while attention-grabbing may be pretty far from the truth. Is our obsession with getting the next "click" taking over our common sense?

Key Points from this Episode:
(01:27):  Predictions vs. reality in the job market.
(02:48): Stocks in the headlines.
(03:41):  Markets in the headlines.
(05:56): Stories are supporting these outlandish headlines.
(08:23): What is driving modern media in this sensational direction?
(13:29):  What’s really going on out there?