Topic: Trust Barometer

Adam Curry questions why feminist activists and media figures like Naomi Klein are not more vocal against the National Football League following the Ray Rice domestic violence incident. He argues that NGOs and media outlets selectively choose which outrages to promote based on political agendas. The hosts reference the Edelman Trust Barometer, noting that NGOs are often the most trusted but least scrutinized organizations.

Richard Edelman presented the annual Trust Barometer results, revealing that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are now the most trusted source of information worldwide. This trust persists despite many NGOs being funded by governments or corporations to promote specific agendas. The data shows a profound distrust of traditional government and media, leading organizations to use "independent" non-profits like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International to deliver their messages.