[Pontiac]

So, did that time not really take place in the real world, or has the real world changed by due to its turning away from the firm belief in a creator & Lord?

I think that there was a brief period of time maybe the early part of the 20th Century where news reporting was more idealistic. Perhaps as a reaction to the Yellow Journalism period of 19th Century.

But in reality my read of the history journalism is that sensationalism in news has always been more of the general rule.

It is simply economics. Sensationalism (if it bleeds it leads) sells.

[Robert DeLong]

You are probably correct. 🤙

[citizen]

Dirty Laundry (Eagles)

I make my living off the evening news
Just give me something-something I can use
People love it when you lose,
They love dirty laundry
Well, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here
I just have to look good, I dont have to be clear
Come and whisper in my ear
Give us dirty laundry
Kick em when they’re up
Kick em when they’re down...