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“Not the Greatest Anymore?” How The Newsroom and QCE Are Fighting Broken Media Systems 🇺🇸

“Not the Greatest Anymore?” How The Newsroom and QCE Are Fighting Broken Media Systems 🇺🇸

Will McAvoy’s 2012 call-out still resonates in 2024. Here’s how The Newsroom and Queen City Express tackle sensationalism head-on. 🗞️⚡

Jack Beckett
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Buried Truth: The Observer’s Misleading Take on Rowan County Accountability 📉

Buried Truth: The Observer’s Misleading Take on Rowan County Accountability 📉

Charlotte deserves better than clickbait. The Observer fumbled a story of swift action against misconduct, trading nuance for outrage. Here’s why that’s a problem. 👎

Jack Beckett
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The Apple Store: Where Dignity Goes to Die

The Apple Store: Where Dignity Goes to Die

Where High-Tech Dreams Collide with Sweatpants Realities

Jack Beckett
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Charlotte News Hijacked by Hedge Funds: No, We Don’t Care About NH Cats 🐾

Charlotte News Hijacked by Hedge Funds: No, We Don’t Care About NH Cats 🐾

Jack Beckett