Politics and the Media
The media are important in a democracy in that they promote communication between citizens and their government. In a democracy, communication must go both ways.
The People The Government and the Policy Making Process
Media in the United States are privately owned, which means they operate free of government control, but also that they operate to make a profit.
The Media Raise and Frame Issues Socialization of citizens about politics
Role of the Media Gatekeeper Scorekeeper horse race journalism Watchdog
Old Media
New Media
Floating a Trial Balloon Spots versus Visuals
The Media and Political Gaffs SLIPS
The Media and Presidential Debates