I'm constantly reminded of this scene of late....
I've never watched The Newsroom, but I know the scene. It does make me want to watch the show.
His sentiments are spot on. America needs to self-reflect. I am not convinced they are there yet.
And, of course, all this applies to the UK too. I think, though, in the case of the UK, a reassessment will take place over the next few years.