As Americans rely on mainstream media for daily news reports, a recent study conducted by the Cronkite School of Journalism indicates that nearly 67% of Americans don’t trust major media for accurate reporting. But why do Americans distrust the media? The answers are generally vague, as reports of news media abuses aren’t normally found on the front page or the nightly news. Nonetheless, they do exist. This documentary exposes the influence of ideology and personal relationships in mainstream media.
The executives, editors, and producers in mainstream media have their own ideological biases and personal friendships. They socialize with a lot of the people they cover, which leads to potential conflicts of interest. For instance, journalists may avoid reporting on negative stories about their friends or family members. This can be problematic for news coverage, as journalists may choose to overlook important information or perspectives that contradict their preconceived notions or relationships.
Today, standards in mainstream news reporting have more to do with career enhancement than reporting the truth. Journalists often prioritize clicks and views over accurate and unbiased reporting. The pressure to meet deadlines and quotas can lead to sensationalized headlines and articles that are based on hearsay or unverified information. Moreover, journalists may rely on anonymous sources or preconceived narratives, which can lead to biased or incomplete reporting.
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), an exclusive club of powerful men, has significant influence in mainstream media. The CFR maintains its goal is to “increase America’s understanding of the world.” However, the actual objective of this club is revealed by the rare admonitions of the insiders themselves. According to Professor Carroll Quigley, who collected information for a book favorable to the CFR network of powerful men, these individuals aim “to create a world system of financial control, in private hands, able to dominate the political system of each country, and the economy of the world as a whole.”
In short, the CFR seeks total and quiet control of the entire world, and the CFR is the most visible conduit for carrying out that agenda. Members of the CFR are also members of the media elite, including executives, editors, and producers in major news organizations. This creates a potential conflict of interest, as these individuals may prioritize their own interests and relationships over unbiased reporting.
The influence of ideology and personal relationships in mainstream media is a major concern for accurate and unbiased news reporting. As the Cronkite School of Journalism study shows, Americans are increasingly distrustful of major media for accurate reporting. To regain trust, journalists must prioritize accuracy and transparency over career enhancement and personal relationships. The media must be held accountable for their actions and work to restore public trust in mainstream news reporting.