Tag: Media Credibility
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Trust Under Pressure: The 2026 Edelman Barometer Signals Global Friction and a Grim Outlook for Future Generations
Overview: Trust Eroding as Grievance Gives Way to Insularity The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer paints a stark portrait of a world where grievance has shifted from critique to isolation. Across multiple regions, a growing share of respondents describe themselves as unwilling or hesitant to trust others, especially those holding different views or origins. This trend…
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PAT VINCENT: BBC and RTÉ were not always this bad
Public Service, Public Trust There was a time when public broadcasters carried a certain gravitas. The BBC and RTÉ (and other state-funded outlets in the British Isles) were trusted to inform, educate, and entertain with a sense of responsibility that came with a fragile social contract: the press as a public good, paid for by…