Background: During the 60s and 70s news legend, Walter Cronkite was considered to be the “most trusted man in America.” Imagine that a journalist the most trusted man in America. Could we say that today? The reputation of the journalism profession has taken a big hit over the years. Like politicians and lawyers, journalists are often seen by the public as people with hidden agendas or angles designed to be exploitive, increase ratings or sell a book. Today journalists are turning into celebrity commentators as they shout the news and stir the pot with controversial topics, hostile guests, and right/left winged agendas. This phenomenon is so powerful that Rush Limbaugh, a radio talk show host, was once seen as the most powerful man in the Republican Party…topping any current or potential Republican politician at that time. Assignment: Choose two cable news commentators and discuss your thoughts on their approaches to discussing the news of today. You should choose any cable news broadcasters that are currently on television such as, Chris Matthews, Rachel Maddow, Anderson Cooper, Greta Van Susteran, Erin Burnett, or Wolf Blitzer You must watch the entire one-hour episode for each commentator. How is their demeanor? Who are the guests? Is the issue presented in a balanced way? Is there shouting, disrespect, rudeness? What are the issues they are presenting? Are they conservative, liberal, pro/con Trump? Include your thoughts on the value in this form of news delivery. How much is opinion versus how much is fact? Did you learn something new? similar to this order 82614653 will need initial post by Thursday and replies by Sunday please download replies and will post myselfShow more
