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By Trend News Line 2024-02-24 18:37:11.
The death of Investigative Journalism: A Sad State of Affairs
In today’s media landscape, the state of investigative journalism is in a dire condition. The days of in-depth reporting, uncovering corruption, and holding the powerful accountable seem to be a thing of the past. Instead, what we see now is a focus on shareholder profits, increasing viewership, and sensationalism.
It is evident that the priorities of many news organizations have shifted towards infotainment rather than upholding the principles of journalistic integrity and fidelity. The pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice has taken a backseat to the quest for higher ratings and advertising revenue.
One can’t help but wonder what led to this decline in investigative journalism. Some point to the demise of the Fairness Doctrine as a turning point. This policy, established in 1949, required broadcasters to present controversial issues in a fair and balanced manner. However, it was abolished in 1987, paving the way for the rise of biased and partisan news outlets.
Despite the clear signs of trouble within the industry, the cause of investigative journalism’s death remains unknown. Is it due to corporate influence, lack of resources, or dwindling public interest in hard-hitting news stories? These questions linger as journalists struggle to navigate a media landscape that prioritizes clicks over substance.
As of the time of this reporting, the future of investigative journalism hangs in the balance. Will there be a resurgence of long-form investigative pieces that hold the powerful accountable, or will infotainment continue to dominate the airwaves? Only time will tell.
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Source : @jjlynch81
Serious investigative journalism has died. It’s all @ shareholders, profits & eyeballs. Infotainment is more important than journalistic integrity/fidelity. Since the death of the Fairness Doctrine, faux news has proliferated. Truth, accountability, & justice have suffered sadly.
— Jim Lynch – American Veritas (@jjlynch81) February 24, 2024
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