COMM 3052- Final Exam
Edward Snowden - ANSWER-American computer professional who leaked classified information from the
National Security Agency (NSA) to the mainstream media, starting in June 2013
-Auletta's Story with British Government officials threatening Rusbridger
-Guardian insists stories have been scrubbed to "safeguard people"
-Back up plan includes running stories if Guardian is censored
-Runs story anyway after talking with lawyers
-UK doesn't censor story
-Media focusing on source
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Bradley Manning - ANSWER-United States Army soldier who was convicted in July 2013 of violations of
the Espionage Act and other offenses, after releasing the largest set of confidential documents ever
leaked to the public. Manning was sentenced in August 2013 to 35 years' imprisonment, with the
possibility of parole in the eighth year, and to be dishonorably discharged from the Army
Roger Ailes - ANSWER-president/Chairman and CEO of Fox News Channel, and chairman of the Fox
Television Stations Group; conservative republican
Threatened to quit Fox when Murdoch was considering announcing he supports Obama
He understood that the beginning of the Obama Administration was critical to the long-term success of
the President's agenda. The network needed to make a stand against Obama's first signature piece of
legislation, a stimulus package designed to boost the economy.
"Fair and Balanced" network;
Rachel Maddow - ANSWER-Talkshow Host on MSNBC; Liberal; known for even tempered political
decision; sets the tone for the network
-wasn't sure what to add
-Cable news star: Defining voice of MSNBC
, Chris Hayes - ANSWER-MSNBC talk show host
-passionate
-open-minded
-34 yr old grad student; replaced Ed Shultz
-switched to be aired on weekends
-guest appears on the Maddow show often
-"Hero"- military member who dies in the service
-Hayes avoid controversial topics
-doesn't like to look at ratings
-Tornado hits killing 8 people and injures 100; Hayes had the highest rating that day in two weeks
Phil Donahue - ANSWER-MSNBC tried to "rebrand the network"
In 2003, __________ was fired, who was then its most outspoken liberal host and an increasingly
strident opponent of the Iraq war.
Pros - ANSWER-Legacy Media
Money & resources, vetted professionals, local coverage, non-partisan approach, access.
Cons - ANSWER-Legacy Media
Chains beholden to Wall Street, not Main Street; over-reliance on official sources; abdication of "public
interest" role; shrinking resources due to reliance on outdated advertising model.
Pros - ANSWER-Internet Model
Crowdsourcing, user-generated content, democratic (Citizen Journalism), less reliant on "official"/trad
sources, not subject to objectivity/false fairness equation.
Cons - ANSWER-Internet Model
: Little quality control, can't escape traditional methods, every voice carries same weight, opinion
masquerading as fact, notion of "facts," general lack of professional journalism
Edward Snowden - ANSWER-American computer professional who leaked classified information from the
National Security Agency (NSA) to the mainstream media, starting in June 2013
-Auletta's Story with British Government officials threatening Rusbridger
-Guardian insists stories have been scrubbed to "safeguard people"
-Back up plan includes running stories if Guardian is censored
-Runs story anyway after talking with lawyers
-UK doesn't censor story
-Media focusing on source
-
Bradley Manning - ANSWER-United States Army soldier who was convicted in July 2013 of violations of
the Espionage Act and other offenses, after releasing the largest set of confidential documents ever
leaked to the public. Manning was sentenced in August 2013 to 35 years' imprisonment, with the
possibility of parole in the eighth year, and to be dishonorably discharged from the Army
Roger Ailes - ANSWER-president/Chairman and CEO of Fox News Channel, and chairman of the Fox
Television Stations Group; conservative republican
Threatened to quit Fox when Murdoch was considering announcing he supports Obama
He understood that the beginning of the Obama Administration was critical to the long-term success of
the President's agenda. The network needed to make a stand against Obama's first signature piece of
legislation, a stimulus package designed to boost the economy.
"Fair and Balanced" network;
Rachel Maddow - ANSWER-Talkshow Host on MSNBC; Liberal; known for even tempered political
decision; sets the tone for the network
-wasn't sure what to add
-Cable news star: Defining voice of MSNBC
, Chris Hayes - ANSWER-MSNBC talk show host
-passionate
-open-minded
-34 yr old grad student; replaced Ed Shultz
-switched to be aired on weekends
-guest appears on the Maddow show often
-"Hero"- military member who dies in the service
-Hayes avoid controversial topics
-doesn't like to look at ratings
-Tornado hits killing 8 people and injures 100; Hayes had the highest rating that day in two weeks
Phil Donahue - ANSWER-MSNBC tried to "rebrand the network"
In 2003, __________ was fired, who was then its most outspoken liberal host and an increasingly
strident opponent of the Iraq war.
Pros - ANSWER-Legacy Media
Money & resources, vetted professionals, local coverage, non-partisan approach, access.
Cons - ANSWER-Legacy Media
Chains beholden to Wall Street, not Main Street; over-reliance on official sources; abdication of "public
interest" role; shrinking resources due to reliance on outdated advertising model.
Pros - ANSWER-Internet Model
Crowdsourcing, user-generated content, democratic (Citizen Journalism), less reliant on "official"/trad
sources, not subject to objectivity/false fairness equation.
Cons - ANSWER-Internet Model
: Little quality control, can't escape traditional methods, every voice carries same weight, opinion
masquerading as fact, notion of "facts," general lack of professional journalism
