Americans Do Not Trust Media
When you look for the news, do you care most about getting the truth or having your political opinions reinforced?
Thanks to the internet, we can get news from an endless number of sources. A few networks and major newspapers no longer control the news cycle. But are we seeking the facts, wherever they may lead, or do we only want our news from outlets and reporters who share our political beliefs?
Sara Carter reports on a new Pew Research Center survey shows that about 40 percent of Americans on both sides of the political divide make a point of getting news from people who share their ideology. And that factor dwarfs any other characteristic news consumers care about with respect to reporters. Here’s her report.
