Examining Fairness In Cable News

The video explores public perceptions of news fairness across different platforms, highlighting a poll by Newsy and Ipsos. It discusses a Rand Corporation study showing increased argumentation in news. The video examines how political leanings and age affect perceptions of fairness, and the role of confirmation bias and selective exposure in news consumption. It emphasizes the importance of word choice in reporting and the responsibilities of journalists and consumers in seeking unbiased information.

According to the Newsy and Ipsos poll, which news platform is perceived as the least fair?

• Broadcast news

• Newspapers

• Online news

• Cable news

What factor significantly influences perceptions of news fairness according to the transcript?

• The time of day the news is broadcast

• The political leanings of the viewer

• The length of the news segment

• The number of news anchors

What is the term used to describe the tendency to focus on information that aligns with one's beliefs?

• Selective attention

• Cognitive dissonance

• Information overload

• Confirmation bias

What is the role of journalists in addressing media bias as mentioned in the transcript?

• To entertain the audience

• To prioritize facts over opinions

• To support political agendas

• To increase viewer ratings

What is a suggested approach for consumers to deal with media bias?

• Avoid all news sources

• Only watch news that aligns with their views

• Rely solely on social media for news

• Examine their own biases and seek diverse perspectives