Trust in the News Media

 

Do Americans trust the news media? Should they? These are important questions given the vital role the press plays in democratically elected forms of government. Polling indicates that American trust in the news media is in decline.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/403166/americans-trust-media-remains-near-record-low.aspxLinks to an external site.
https://www.pewresearch.org/2022/01/05/trust-in-america-do-americans-trust-the-news-media/Links to an external site.
For Discussion #4, watch the following Munk Debate video and provide an analysis of its content. IT IS LONG but it is important to watch the entire video. What did you learn from this debate? Did you agree with the audience? What is the most salient point(s) made by the debaters?

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