https://www.newyorker.com/news/fault-lines/how-biased-is-the-media-really
The article explores the decline of public trust in the mass media, as highlighted by Gallup’s latest poll, showing that more Americans distrust the media than trust it. The author examines accusations of liberal bias in journalism, acknowledging that most mainstream reporters lean left but arguing that this does not amount to a coordinated conspiracy. The piece also discusses claims that the media’s need for objectivity sometimes results in false equivalency, unfairly balancing coverage of different political parties. Lastly, the article questions whether the press is equipped to cover a figure like Trump, noting that despite extensive negative reporting, his base remains largely unaffected.
h/t TJaySteno