Rajdeep Sardesai's most candid interview on why people do not pay for quality journalism

Rajdeep Sardesai breaks down news in a post-truth world with Shoma Chaudhury at Algebra, The Arts & Ideas Club, Gurugram on 30 July 2017. Beginning with realtime news, Sardesai speaks about the lack of reflecting and introspecting news. This, he says, has given rise to public amnesia, where it is almost difficult to remember news and where, ‘today’s news is next hour’s history.’ The news industry, plagued by “hashtag journalism”, is faced with a crisis of credibility because instead of being what he calls the “cockroaches in the system”, the editors are playing in the hands of the proprietors. On politics, he says that, “our politicians have become emperors,” and the need for strong leaders to emerge. Rajdeep Sardesai, Padma Shri, is a senior journalist, TV news anchor and the former editor of Global Broadcast News. He has written the books 2014: The Election that Changed India and Democracy's XI: The Great Indian Cricket Story. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe To "Algebra Club" Channel HERE: https://goo.gl/Y9TB76 For more content from "Algebra Club", click HERE: https://goo.gl/24X5NH Like "Algebra Club" on Facebook HERE: https://goo.gl/B66ZA6 Follow "Algebra Club" on Twitter HERE: https://goo.gl/JWLpTj --- Algebra takes the idea of a club – a universe of the likeminded – and expands it to new paradigms. The key idea behind Algebra is to bring together a fellowship of people who believe great cities are built not just on infrastructure but a life of the mind; who understand robust and liberal societies need the oxygen of great conversation and nuanced thinking. At a time when we are increasingly surrounded by rage and noise, Algebra is that unique live and continuous space where people could go for a genuine exchange of ideas and exposure to issues; where new seeds could be sparked, fresh perspectives formed, and intelligent connections made. Algebra – the Arts and Ideas Club is designed to host over 60 conversations over the year with topline thinkers and practitioners from almost every discipline that impacts human affairs: politics, economy, environment, spirituality, cinema, medicine, science, technology, music, media, literature, the arts, sports, people’s movements, et al. In a line, Algebra is a space where one can meet an exciting, cutting-edge spectrum of people shaping the world in different ways. Where one can test one’s ideas, challenge one’s perspectives, and build friendships. A sort of fellowship of the curious and engaged. Membership to Algebra is by invitation or referral. If you know an Algebra member, ask them to put you in touch with us. For more, click HERE: http://www.algebratheclub.com/membership