Does traditional media help or hinder public understanding of political issues in the US?

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Selected thesis

Traditional media helps the public understand political issues.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Traditional media sources can better cover local issues.

  • Pro claim 2

    Traditional media sources are more reliable.

  • Con claim 1

    Audiences have little to no control over the content that traditional media feeds them.

  • Con claim 2

    Traditional media outlets have their own biases and prejudices.