Emotions get in the way but they don't pay me to start crying at the loss of 269 lives. They pay me to put some perspective on the situation.
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People shouldn't expect the mass media to do investigative stories. That job belongs to the 'fringe' media.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Expecting mainstream media to conduct deep investigations is unrealistic; that role falls to alternative media outlets.
Ted Koppel emphasizes the idea that oversight and thorough investigation of important stories are not typically prioritized by mainstream media outlets. Instead, he suggests that it is the job of alternative or 'fringe' media to undertake these investigative tasks, reflecting a belief that the traditional media may often fail to meet the public's need for comprehensive and critical reporting.
Themes
MediaInvestigationJournalismTruthReporting
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of independent journalism, one might refer to Koppel's quote to highlight the role of alternative media.
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