How should the media report extremism - insights from a former extremist
Jeff Schoep in conversation with Tom Ravlic
Critical Line Item with Tom Ravlic · Tommy Ravlic
May 29, 202143m 17s
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Show Notes
A running debate in media circles in Australia and elsewhere is to what extent should journalists report extremist groups and how these stories are framed. Jeff Schoep spent 27 years in the National Social Movement and in this podcast he exposes the methods extremist groups use generate outrage, obtain publicity and some of the illusions groups may use to make themselves seem bigger than they really are. He offers several tips to reporters and editors on way to report extremist so that an audience is well served but extremist don't get additional notoriety.
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