Is Trust In The Media Eroding? Should We Trust the News Media About COVID? - TLDR News

The video discusses the complex relationship between media trust and political criticism, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. It highlights how public trust in media is nuanced, with specific organizations like the BBC maintaining trust levels, while general media trust declines. The government's narrative of media being overly critical is challenged, showing that public opinion is divided. The pandemic has accelerated news avoidance, raising concerns about public accountability and the role of media in a democratic society.

What is one reason mentioned for the government's distrust in the media during the coronavirus crisis?

• The media's disingenuous 'gotcha' journalism

• The media's focus on entertainment

• The media's support for the government

• The media's lack of coverage on coronavirus

According to the transcript, what is a major reason for media companies facing financial difficulties?

• Economic recession

• Poor coronavirus coverage

• Government funding cuts

• Increased trust in media

How does public opinion on media criticism of the government vary?

• It is consistent across all political views

• It depends on whether individuals are right or left leaning

• It is mostly positive regardless of political views

• It is mostly negative regardless of political views

What has been the trend in trust levels for the BBC since 2018?

• Decreased by 10%

• Remained the same

• Increased by 10%

• Increased by 5%

What is one of the main impacts of coronavirus on media consumption?

• Decreased news avoidance

• More trust in government news

• Increased newspaper subscriptions

• Increased news avoidance

What percentage of people were avoiding the news by mid-April?

• 59%

• 49%

• 35%

• 24%

Why is news avoidance considered worrying in a democratic society?

• It reduces political accountability

• It leads to more government control

• It increases media profits

• It enhances public trust in media