The Daily Breakdown: The woke "new media" is very bad at research. Ryan Shead vs Ian Carroll

On today’s episode of The Daily Breakdown, host The Misfit Patriot tackled the growing problem of biased and careless reporting in the so-called “new media.” He opened the discussion by highlighting how many emerging digital outlets are skipping proper research and fact-checking, instead prioritizing speed and sensationalism over accuracy.

The Misfit Patriot argued that these platforms are increasingly confident in spreading narratives that align with their ideological leanings, regardless of whether the facts support them. He emphasized that this confidence stems from a lack of accountability—most of these outlets operate without the ethical or journalistic standards traditionally expected of reputable news organizations.

Throughout the episode, he cites examples of misleading [psts, cherry-picked data, and opinion pieces falsely presented as hard news. He warned that this carelessness not only misinforms the public but also deepens societal polarization.

To address the issue, The Misfit Patriot laid out a multi-step approach:

Reinforce Ethical Standards – Encourage both consumers and platforms to demand transparent sourcing, fact-checking, and corrections when errors occur.
Public Education – Promote media literacy so audiences can identify bias and differentiate between opinion and verified reporting.
Legal Accountability – He stressed the need for stricter application of defamation and libel lawsuits to combat this issue, arguing that reckless false reporting should carry real consequences to deter future misconduct.