In China, Murdoch drops the BBC from his Star satellite after the Beijing commisars complain about too much human rights coverage. Everywhere the details are different but increasingly the results are the same. Investigative journalism is practically an endangered species, hard hitting documentaries are a rarity, and self-censorship abounds. At CBS, there is a scandal when it is revealed that newscasters and sportscasters have been contracted to wear a NIKE logo on their clothes, turning them into human billboards. Speeded up delivery.
High story counts.
Little context or background. It all adds up to less comprehension and understanding. There are more political ads on local TV news than political reports. Politics is depoliticized. A focus on individuals replaces attention to institutions.