the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, in the wake of President-elect Trump’s resounding win, traditional news media is finally confronting its lack of credibility and waning influence. For decades, legacy outlets like The New York Times and CNN have shaped political narratives, but the 2024 election cycle has underscored a massive shift. Influencer-led media, driven by platforms like Joe Rogan’s podcast and Elon Musk’s social network, X, has taken center stage, sidelining conventional outlets in favor of alternative voices.
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