It is commonly said that the media is biased politically. Conservatives are convinced that it has a liberal bias and the liberals are convinced the bias favors conservatives
Generally speaking , reporters and editors are more liberal than the general population. On the other hand, the publishers and owners of media outlets tend to be conservative.
Major network news organizations are generally credible. ABC, CBS, and NBC do a generally credible job, as does CNN, and the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio are generally excellent.
We might remember that the news media are to a great extent a reflection of the society at large. If we the public are willing to get by with superficial, sensationalist, or manipulated news, then we can rest assured that, eventually, that's all the news we'll get.
Generally speaking , reporters and editors are more liberal than the general population. On the other hand, the publishers and owners of media outlets tend to be conservative.
Major network news organizations are generally credible. ABC, CBS, and NBC do a generally credible job, as does CNN, and the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio are generally excellent.
We might remember that the news media are to a great extent a reflection of the society at large. If we the public are willing to get by with superficial, sensationalist, or manipulated news, then we can rest assured that, eventually, that's all the news we'll get.