Many Americans have lost faith in the news media. According to Gallup, nearly four in 10 Americans completely lack confidence in the media – that’s the highest number in more than 50 years. Walter Hussman Jr., former publisher of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, says a lack of …
In the present fast-moving era of complex information environment, news consumers must make quick judgments regarding news-related statements that often come in bits and pieces with very little context. A new Pew Research Center survey carried out among 5,035 U.S. adults tried to find out whether …
President Trump constantly attacks mainstream press by terming it “fake news.” For example, he attacked CNN’s legitimacy by saying, “Not you, CNN. You’re fake news.” He also restricted access to the mainstream press by using social media, second-screening live during certain shows (e.g. Fox & …
