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“The Telegraph changed the political climate by reporting on the expenses scandal. The Guardian changed the media world by reporting on phone hacking. And I like to think Channel 4 News has wrought change too - from Iraq, to Syria, to Sri Lanka, to the U.K.” quote by Cathy Newman
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“The Telegraph changed the political climate by reporting on the expenses scandal. The Guardian changed the media world by reporting on phone hacking. And I like to think Channel 4 News has wrought change too - from Iraq, to Syria, to Sri Lanka, to the U.K.”

Cathy Newman

About This Quote

Source Opinion column, The Telegraph, 2016

Media outlets can shift politics and society by exposing scandals and influencing public discourse.

In simple terms: Media can drive political and social change through reporting.

Key Takeaway

Support investigative journalism for accountability.

Themes

media politics accountability

Mood

critical informed

Type

journalistic political

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • policy debates

Key Concepts

journalism public opinion social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does media shape public perception?
  • What responsibilities do journalists have?
A Different Perspective

Media bias can distort truth.

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