Media Bias

What was considered one of the most important aspects of journalism in the past?

• Journalistic integrity

• Entertainment value

• Speed of news delivery

• Number of news sources

What has led to the decrease in time for fact-checking in news?

• The rise of social media

• 24-hour news cycle

• Increase in journalistic integrity

• Decrease in public interest

What has led to many news sources picking a spot along the liberal to conservative continuum?

• Lack of public interest

• The need for faster news delivery

• Government regulations

• Competition and the abundance of free options

What is the main product of news in today's digital age?

• Truthful information

• Printed newspapers

• Unbiased reporting

• Our attention

How has the perception of news changed with the advent of fake news?

• More trusted than ever

• Seen as purely entertainment

• Considered inherently truthful

• Requires more discernment

How has the business model of news changed?

• From print to exclusively digital

• From selling newspapers to online subscriptions

• From selling news to selling our attention

• From unbiased reporting to biased views

What is a common characteristic of fake news?

• It is always political

• It is based on facts

• It aims to influence opinions with false stories

• It is not popular

Which late-night talk show host opposed a governmental health care plan?

• Jimmy Fallon

• Stephen Colbert

• John Oliver

• Jimmy Kimmel

What is the effect of entertaining news on our perception?

• Has no effect

• Increases our skepticism

• Lowers our guard

• Makes us more informed

What percentage of Gen Z considers YouTube a primary news source?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• Nearly half