In 1987 the Fairness Doctrine was repealed. Most people today have no idea how big that moment really was. Before then, radio and television stations were required to present contrasting viewpoints. Once the rule disappeared, the entire media landscape changed. Outrage became currency. Shock became entertainment. Misinformation had no friction.

In this Unfiltered episode, Malcolm Reese breaks down how one policy decision helped shape the world we live in now. From talk radio to social media, this is the moment truth stopped being protected territory and became something you could manufacture.