Book description
Breaking the News - A Riveting Audiobook Experience
From the moment Alex Marlow's voice opens the first chapter, listeners are drawn into a whirlwind tour of the modern media landscape. The narration is clear and engaging, allowing complex ideas about "fake news" to land without feeling heavy or preachy. Marlow takes us behind the scenes of the establishment press, revealing how its relentless stream of stories has, according to him, become a weapon against Donald Trump and his supporters.
The book's structure-each chapter dissecting a different media tactic-keeps the pacing lively. Even in an audiobook format, Marlow manages to keep the narrative moving with anecdotes from insiders and data that back up every claim. The inclusion of interviews and archival clips gives it an almost documentary feel, making the listener feel as if they're part of a confidential briefing.
What makes this audiobook stand out is how it balances critique with accessibility. While the subject matter can be polarizing, Marlow's tone remains measured, inviting listeners from all sides to question the information they consume daily. The discussion about the "fake news" moment being potentially endless adds urgency without turning into alarmism.
Overall, Breaking the News delivers a powerful, well-researched examination of media bias that feels fresh and relevant-especially when delivered through Marlow's compelling voice. It's a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand why the press can sometimes feel like an adversary rather than a neutral observer.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience