Sorry State of South Africa | Media In Crisis | Renaldo Vindicated? | DA endorsing the NHI?

Summary

The conversation discusses the issue of manufactured outrage in the media and its impact on democracy. The speaker criticizes the legacy media for shifting from keeping individuals informed to engaging in political activism. He provides examples of how media outlets have manufactured outrage to manipulate public opinion. The speaker argues that this kind of biased reporting destroys the fabric of democracy and makes it difficult for individuals to hold the government accountable. He suggests seeking news from independent and unbiased sources.

Takeaways

* The legacy media has shifted from keeping individuals informed to engaging in political activism.
* Manufactured outrage is used by media outlets to manipulate public opinion.
* Biased reporting destroys the fabric of democracy and makes it difficult to hold the government accountable.
* Seeking news from independent and unbiased sources is important for staying informed.

Chapters

00:15 The Shift in Media's Role
02:31 Manufactured Outrage and Democracy
05:13 Controversy Surrounding Roman's Appointment
09:27 The DA's Position on the National Health Insurance
13:22 Seeking Independent and Unbiased News Sources

Commentary

I do suggest in the video that IOL definately did alter the video, but at this point its not 100% certain if they were supplied an altered video or altered it themselves. Neither is important. A good journo should have gone and found the source and checked the reliability of the primary documents.

[Mundanefitness]

In the words of the late Robin Williams “Politicians should wear sponsor jackets like NASCAR drivers, then we know who owns them” Same for those Media houses.

[juanitalouw]

I hope Roman is suing the pants off them

[tyronekooyman]

Thank you for clarifying the NHI issue. I fell for the MSM clickbait and panicked.

BTW, congrats to Ramon on the new gig. He'll be missed here, but you're doing a great job Byron. Keep it up. 👍

[comancheflyer]

You are right Byron, it is the best Morning Shot that was do date produced. Congratulations, keep it coming. South Africans are entitled to know the truth period.

[petrofourie]

Good morning Byron and listeners ❤ Renaldo should sue iol. That is why I don't go near news 24, daily maverick, iol. I loved Morning Shot since it started. Thank you Byron, for keeping it going..

[ezenvkz]

Whenever main stream media calls someone a right winger you know that person is doing something right.

[JesseDCS]

Thank you Byron, you are doing a fantastic job. Thank you for honest informative news. May your channel grow above and beyond your highest expectations🙏🏻

[makhinxumalo]

Mr. Gouws need to consider legal action against IOL.

[richardcompton]

100% correct. I've long since (8 yrs at least) abandoned the mass media (CNN, BBC, SKY News, IOL etc.) Instead I seek out and listen / read select podcasts, such as this.

[hermangibson]

Great topic this morning. The media is sick starting with news 24.

[Mr_Zero_Cool]

Excellent.
Intelligent, direct, eloquent....

Thank you.

[andreaz]

Well done, well said. Our country is worthwhile fighting for. I am tired too of political "media". Well said it's about reporting facts and letting the reader draw their own conclusion. Yes, be transparent about who is sponsoring your media outlet. Yes we need to not rely on mainstream media so much. Look at the fuller picture. Thank you Byron.

[Bomber-B]

Critical Reasoning ought to be taught in schools. Well done Byron

[Speed-shooter]

What a great and informative video. So well put Byron.🎯🎯🎯

[joecruiser]

Well said, Byron.
Gaslighting is profitable Big business in the forlorn SA ....

[mrstukutela]

Thank you for exposing the faults of the MSM. We appreciate your efforts. Well said, Byron!

[ludwigchurr]

it is happening worldwide and we seem unable to counter it.

[mohalse]

Well done. My opinion entirely. A fantastic show .
I'm so tired of all the hypocrisy, especially when it comes to the DA and Cape Town.

[seanmac-kuui]

This old statement spells it out for us. "Alles sal regkom, as elkeen sy plig doen". Byron, thank you for this incisive piece of true journalism, topped with the interview with George Orwell. Well done patriot.

[Lsammi]

Orwell's 1984 is essential reading for this time