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TV News as Entertainment and Its Democratic Risks
John W Whitehead argues television news emphasizes sensationalism over essential issues, portraying news as entertainment while corporate ownership shapes content. He urges critical viewing, multiple sources, and media literacy taught in schools to protect democracy. He discusses biases, language framing, and the primacy of advertising revenue in shaping televised information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNN
Heath Ledger
Mel Gibson
America
Neil Postman
Steve Powers
Postman and Powers
General Electric
NBC
MSNBC
Microsoft
George W. Bush
CBS
Westinghouse
Disney
ABC
Time-Warner
Fox News Channel
Rupert Murdoch
Postman
John W. Whitehead
Rutherford Institute
Johnw. Rutherford.org
Rutherford.org
East Brunswick High School
East Brunswick
N.J
Marcus Borden
Borden
East Brunswick High
Grant Teaff
American Football Coaches Association
U.S
Dennis Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh