Overview
- In an interview on Joy Reid’s podcast, the CNN NewsNight anchor said conservatives are living in a completely different information world than liberals.
- Phillip said half her job is tracking the latest conspiracy theories so she can address them on air when they arise.
- She argued that debunking false claims in real time may be the first moment some viewers hear an alternative point of view.
- Newsbusters and Fox News highlighted and criticized the remarks, with Newsbusters questioning her choice to make them on Reid’s show.
- Fox News noted she made similar points earlier this month on Pod Save America while discussing supporters of President Donald Trump and media silos.