(ICYMI) Sussing out Excellent Journalism from All the Crap with Julie Mason, SiriusXM Radio Host and Former White House Reporter

“You’ve got to be willing to kick your sources right in the balls if necessary, even if they’re your friends.”

Julie Mason came up the ranks at regional newspapers before becoming a White House reporter. On her SiriusXM radio show, you can tell how much she loves and champions good reporters and reveres excellent journalism. And that's one of the many reasons we love Julie Mason! So we're re-booting our most recent conversation with Julie from earlier this year...

 

In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with Julie Mason, renowned journalist and host of The Julie Mason Show on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel. Julie brings decades of experience in journalism, spanning local, state, and national politics, and shares her sharp insights on the evolving media landscape, political discourse, and the state of journalism today.

What We Discuss:

1. The evolving role of journalists in a polarized media environment.
2. How to navigate news consumption and discern credible sources.
3. Insights into the challenges of covering politicians and divisive topics.
4. The growing intersection between social media platforms and journalism.
5. Why re-engaging with quality news content is critical to democracy.
6. Mike Pence: The King of Hilarity... Wait. WHAT?!?! No, really

Episode Highlights:

1. [00:00:00] – Corey welcomes Julie back to the podcast after four years and reflects on her journey in journalism, from print reporting to hosting her SiriusXM show.
2. [00:09:00] – Julie explains how she transitioned from print to radio and why she took the leap into the unfamiliar world of broadcasting.
3. [00:20:00] – The challenges of modern journalism: Julie addresses disinformation, lies in politics, and why reporters must focus on stories that truly impact people’s lives.
4. [00:27:00] – A discussion on how journalism is evolving to meet the needs of a fatigued audience, from long-form storytelling to true crime podcasts.
5. [00:40:00] – Julie emphasizes the importance of journalists remaining stoic and professional, especially during major historical events like January 6th.
6. [00:47:00] – Corey and Julie explore ways to have constructive conversations with people across ideological divides, drawing inspiration from bipartisan efforts in Congress.
7. [00:55:00] – Julie’s call to action: Why supporting quality journalism through subscriptions and active engagement matters more than ever.

Featured Quotes:

• “You’ve got to be willing to kick your sources right in the balls if necessary, even if they’re your friends.”
• “Politician lied is not really the story—focus on what impacts people’s lives.”
• “To have meaningful conversations, you have to put down your weapons and see the humanity in the other person.”

Resources Mentioned:

1. The Julie Mason Show on SiriusXM’s POTUS Channel – www.siriusxm.com/channels/potus-politics 
2. Substack Recommendations:
   • The Great Transformation with Mike Madrid
   • Tom LoBianco’s 24Sight
   • Oliver Darcy’s Substack
   • The Contrarian by Jennifer Rubin and Laurence Tribe
3. Dirty John Podcast – Listen Here

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