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“The mainstream press and television do a very soft job of covering the press, either as corporate entities or as news organizations.” quote by Sydney Schanberg
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“The mainstream press and television do a very soft job of covering the press, either as corporate entities or as news organizations.”

Sydney Schanberg

About This Quote

Source Article: Media Critique, 1990

Criticizes mainstream media for soft coverage of press issues.

In simple terms: Media often avoids hard truths.

Key Takeaway

Demand investigative reporting.

Themes

media transparency power

Mood

critical analytical

Type

journalistic political

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • public policy
  • media literacy
  • corporate ownership

Key Concepts

journalism ethics political economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives improve press accountability?
  • How does corporate ownership affect news?
A Different Perspective

Complex media structures may limit change.

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