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Is it a bad idea to mix entertainment with news?
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Selected thesis
It is a bad idea to mix entertainment with news.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
When news outlets mix in entertainment, they may ignore important but "boring" stories.
Pro claim 2
Treating news as entertainment can degrade editorial standards.
Con claim 1
Mixing news and entertainment encourages news outlets to present their stories in new, interesting ways.
Con claim 2
Making the news more entertaining encourages civic engagement.