What is the Effect of the News Media in Our Society?

The news media are responsible for channeling news and information to the general public. The news media has the leeway control what they want to inform the public about. Reporters tactfully from time to time use choice words such as “he claims” or “they allegedly” to portray a certain situation. They are very influential and have the power to persuade and sway the public in any direction. Politicians and influential figures depend on the news media to pose images they want to communicate so people can formulate opinions depending what is being suggested. The news is suppose to be basically a presentation of the facts but more often than not it becomes tailored and serves as the platform for what the government and the news media want to convey.