Media Matters recently studies media bias among syndicated columnists and found a 60:40 divide. Outside the Beltway and Music City Bloggers weigh in by analyzing the report. Media Matters earlier study about the right leaning coverage of religion in the media entitled “Left Behind” is particularly troubling. “Left Behind” explains the negative stereotypes of spirituality, religion, and faith in modern day America. Considering the massive right wing bias in talk radio, which provides a massive megaphone for right-leaning ideologies to proliferate, what check is there to moderate the voices so that the blue vs. red state divide looks a little more united and well……purple?
Agree with the Media Matters report? What does the report mean in terms of our culture’s trajectory?
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Volunteer Voters » Syndicating Bias // September 12, 2007 at 9:54 pm |
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Masha // May 22, 2008 at 3:03 pm |
The media is biased. Fortunately I found this quote in John McCains supporter, Rev John Hagee, said and I and saw it in his own words:
“Hitler was sent by God to hunt down and kill the Jews so they would be forced to live in Israel’
Only MSMBC covered that. The media is controlled by Republican corporate interests and will not report this serious statement of hate which can inspire hate crimes. I count on your help. Let this true story come out in the media
Right Handed Luke // September 18, 2008 at 2:54 pm |
Is there a massive right wing bias in the talk show radio world? Do you have any sources for any of this information? Of course there is a bias in media, there always has been and always will be.
compassioninpolitics // September 18, 2008 at 5:40 pm |
The right wing bias in talk show radio is something that both the right and left wing agree on.
The evidence is the number of viewers folks that Rush L. and pundits of his ilk have.
In addition Google and the report probably have the answer to your query.
Giving up in the face is bias is hardly a solution. I’m not saying we have to 100% eliminate bias. Instead, its a game of yards and a matter of degrees… Each step away from bias is a good thing.
Katie // January 7, 2009 at 1:55 pm |
Actually, it depends. Rush Limbaugh and all of them aren’t there to be partial. Unlike FOX news or CBS, they’re not there to be “We report, you decide” – Fox News