Impact of Media on Politics

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the role of media in politics as discussed in the lecture.

Media Reporting

The way that media conveys information which affects citizen engagement with politics.

Watchdog Agency

A role of the media to oversee government actions and hold them accountable.

Subsidized Delivery

Funding by the government to help enable the delivery of newspapers.

The Telegraph

A communication technology that emerged in the mid-19th century, allowing instant news updates from around the world.

Mass Media

Forms of communication, like radio, that reach a large audience simultaneously.

Fireside Chats

Radio broadcasts by FDR designed to connect with the public in a personal manner.

Trusted News Personalities

Television news anchors or reporters who became known and relied upon for information during the 1950s-1960s.

Public Engagement in News Consumption

The phenomenon where individuals play a role in deciding what news to consume and share.

Daily Me

A concept where individuals curate their news consumption based on personal preferences.

Algorithms in News Delivery

Systems that determine which news content is shown to users, often based on past behavior.

Investigative Journalism

A type of journalism that seeks to uncover and expose corruption or issues within society.

Muckrakers

Journalists during the progressive era who exposed societal issues and corruption, notably criticized by politicians.

The Jungle

A book by Upton Sinclair that exposed unsanitary conditions in the meat-packing industry.

Horse Race Journalism

A focus on the competitive aspects of elections, such as polls and popularity, rather than substantive political issues.