Trust in the News Media Do Americans trust the news media? Should they? -

Short Essay #4: Trust in the News Media Do Americans trust the news media? Should they? These are important questions given the vital role the press plays in democratically elected forms of government. Polling indicates that American trust in the news media is in decline. https://news.gallup.com/poll/403166/americans-trust-media-remains-near-record-low.aspxLinks to an external site. https://www.pewresearch.org/2022/01/05/trust-in-america-do-americans-trust-the-news-media/Links to an external site. For Short Essay #4, watch the following Munk Debate video and provide an analysis of its content. IT IS LONG but it is important to watch the entire video. What did you learn from this debate? Did you agree with the audience? What is the most salient point(s) made by the debaters? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OgH9EfxuMLinks to an external site. Your essay needs to be at least 2 pages and answer ALL the question(s) being asked. After you post your essay, reply to two of your classmates’ essays. Provide at least three (3) source to support your positions. Please cut and paste the body of your essay into Canvas in addition to attaching your file. Replies to your classmates can be 1-2 paragraphs specifically stating why, or why not, you agree with their position. All essays should be submitted using APA style citations and use Times New Roman 12 font, double spaced and 1-inch margins. Please check the Files Folder for a preformatted, examples of recent APA style research papers, and an APA citation style MS Word document and grading rubric.