SCOUT· 55%58m·2026-09-06·MoneyWhy Nobody Trusts the News — And How to Fix It
Ed Elson sits down with Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, to discuss how AI is reshaping the media industry, what role it should play in newsrooms, and why he believes AI will ultimately make human journalism more valuable. They also discuss how distrust in the media influenced his decision to launch Axios,…
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“Very poetic to call the interview with the head of Axios "Why nobody trusts the news"”
“Isn't Axios the guys who were perpetually lying about the state of negotiations between Iran and US to keep the oil prices low and the markets happy? 😂”
“Axios is a central reason I distrust the MSM. They're the most uncritical admin mouthpiece in history.”
“Unbelievable. This guy is supposed to be one of the most informed people in the world, yet he’s completely disconnected from the reality of 99% of people. For his own mental well-being, I honestly hope he’s just putting on an act.”
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