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Trust of US media in ‘free fall,’ lowest in world
Washington Examiner ^ | October 29, 2021 | Paul Bedard

Posted on 10/29/2021 2:07:17 PM PDT by Half_Retired

The public’s trust in news outlets is among the lowest in the free world, a trend that has spiraled downward for years and appears to continue to do so.

Regardless if it is trust in legacy or alternative media, the decline since President Joe Biden took office has registered in double digits, according to the latest I&I/TIPP Media Trust Index shared with Secrets.

In the I&I/TIPP survey, just 38% trusted establishment media, such as the Washington Post. And only 29% said it trusted alternative news sources, including conservative outlets.

Those numbers aren’t good. "Trust in media is in free fall," said the survey.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


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To: Half_Retired

Admitting the election was stolen and that Climate Change is a scam would help restore some credibility. I’m not holding my breath.


21 posted on 10/29/2021 2:30:06 PM PDT by Nateman (If the Left is not screaming , you are doing it wrong.)
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To: Half_Retired

When there isn’t even an attempt at appearing unbiased and non-partisan by any news outlet then why should there be trust in the media? You either get the right wing spin or the left wing spin, depending on what channel you’re watching, but it’s still spin.


22 posted on 10/29/2021 2:32:25 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: Paladin2

[Trust of US media in ‘free fall,’ lowest in world]

Well, they’ve been like North Korea’s “News” for years, so...


23 posted on 10/29/2021 2:38:56 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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To: Half_Retired

It’s good that people are waking up, but how many who don’t trust the media and want the media defunded are still pouring money into their coffers with their TV subscriptions?


24 posted on 10/29/2021 2:39:09 PM PDT by TwelveOfTwenty (Will whoever keeps asking if this country can get any more insane please stop?)
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To: Half_Retired

The “MSM” is getting such really low marks is because most of the folks with the “MSM” posses “A GIANT SIXTH GRADE BRAIN”.

It is so unfortunate for the “MSM”.

25 posted on 10/29/2021 2:42:30 PM PDT by TheConservativeTejano (The Business of America is Business)
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To: TwelveOfTwenty

Haven’t subscribed to cable for two years.


26 posted on 10/29/2021 2:45:05 PM PDT by Half_Retired
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To: Eddie01
If Biden burned an orphanage to the ground at 2:00 am,

.... the mass media would explain that the kids were unvaxxed and had it coming...
27 posted on 10/29/2021 2:46:13 PM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: Half_Retired

I see the issue right there in the first sentence -‘ The public’s trust in news outlets is among….’. It’s propaganda not news. Now it’s easy to figure out.


28 posted on 10/29/2021 2:54:36 PM PDT by 556x45
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To: Half_Retired

Suggested actions for enhanced Trust in Media, both Traditional and Alternative:

Be professional. Follow the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) code of ethics.

Focus solely on reporting the news and hard facts rather than shaping a narrative.

Do not suppress or spike stories that do not fit preconceived narratives. Report all the news, regardless if it furthers an editorial agenda.

Try to minimize personal bias—separate journalism from personal political views. When you wear the journalist hat, you must give your readers or viewers unfiltered factual information.

Generally speaking, lean towards more transparency than less. Don’t hide behind anonymous sources.

Tell the whole story. Tell the beginning, the middle, and the end, and don’t start from the middle.

Don’t underestimate the intelligence of your readers or viewers.

Periodically introspect and develop best practices.
And last but not least, don’t ever invent stories. It is malpractice of the worst kind.

https://issuesinsights.com/2021/10/29/trust-in-media-is-in-free-fall-how-can-the-media-restore-its-trust-factor/


29 posted on 10/29/2021 2:55:18 PM PDT by consult
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30 posted on 10/29/2021 2:57:12 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: Half_Retired
Trust of US media in ‘free fall,’ lowest in world

Couldn't happen to a nicer group of Guys and Gals!

Let's Go Brandon and Mainstream Media!

31 posted on 10/29/2021 2:59:47 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Half_Retired

Part of it is the conviction taught in J-school that journalists have some sort of Philosopher’s Stone that only they can use that turns crap into truth. Another part is that they say so in public. And apparently 38% of the public force-fed the crap that results believe it too.


32 posted on 10/29/2021 2:59:52 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: consult

Very nice list.


33 posted on 10/29/2021 3:03:02 PM PDT by Half_Retired
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To: Half_Retired

But our media is the best in the world at spewing left wing propaganda 🤪


34 posted on 10/29/2021 3:04:47 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it)
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To: Half_Retired

“Brought to you by Phizer”. Combine that with leftist shills, it’s not hard to figure out.


35 posted on 10/29/2021 3:07:38 PM PDT by vpintheak (Live free, or die!)
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To: seowulf

I always thought it was “There is no news in Pravda and no truth in Isvestia.”


36 posted on 10/29/2021 3:10:24 PM PDT by conejo99
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To: Half_Retired

Trust in government propaganda programming?
Turning the nation into useful idiots that will obey government orders that are designed to destroy humanity.


37 posted on 10/29/2021 3:16:16 PM PDT by grumpygresh (Civil disobedience by jury nullification. )
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To: conejo99
I always thought it was “There is no news in Pravda and no truth in Isvestia.”

I think you're right and I had it bass ackwards.

38 posted on 10/29/2021 3:20:55 PM PDT by seowulf (Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos...Will Durant)
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To: fhayek
I have not watched CBSNBCABCCNNMSNBCWahingtonPostNewYorkTimesNPR (et al) in twenty years. I am a better man for it.


The only reason I would watch any of the above, is so that I can find out what the enemy is conspiring.
39 posted on 10/29/2021 4:02:26 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie (If the votes are a lie, they must de cert i fy!)
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To: capydick
They are advocacy journalists. They don't care about ratings so long as advocate for the (Dem) party line.

What does surprise me is the management and ownership don't clean this mess up. Hard to make money when you alienate more than half your audience.

40 posted on 10/29/2021 4:06:25 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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