Discussing the Media in The Wire Season 5

In this short segment, Mark Radulich and Jesse Starcher join forces to dive deep into the depiction of media in The Wire's fifth season. Together, they explore how the show tackles journalism's ethical dilemmas, the role of sensationalism in news reporting, and the struggles faced by the Baltimore Sun as it contends with budget cuts and internal politics. Mark and Jesse discuss the characters, key storylines, and the critical portrayal of media institutions, while also reflecting on how these themes resonate with real-world challenges in modern journalism. Tune in for an insightful breakdown of The Wire's take on the press!