Mass media

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The new 13 Network: Will the new ownership build a media outlet that restores public trust?

The acquisition of Reshet 13 by a group of high-tech professionals led by Assaf Rapaport poses a major test for the channel: continue with a model of polarized and persuasive communication, or develop more transparent, systematic, and reliable journalism for an era of crisis.
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Is understanding propaganda an essential skill in a modern democracy?

In a new book, Professor Nathan Crick argues that the language of propaganda must be studied – not to fear it, but to know how to use it for the benefit of society.