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Topic: Journalism and media ethics

Journalism and media ethics involves the principles and standards that guide the conduct, practices, and decision-making processes of journalists and media organizations.

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The podcast episodes provided explore various aspects of journalism and media ethics, such as the use of 'rage bait' articles to generate online engagement, the platforming of controversial figures, and the ethical implications of NDAs and celebrity privacy.

In the episode "Secret Celebrity Documents And Taylor Swift Rage", the hosts discuss how the publication of a controversial article about Taylor Swift has manipulated her fans, highlighting the ethical issues around using 'rage bait' tactics to drive online engagement.

The episode "The Hochman Affair" touches on the ethical dilemma of providing a platform to a controversial figure, in this case a former DeSantis speechwriter who shared a neo-Nazi meme, and the broader questions around how the media should approach such individuals.

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