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How Does America View The Media?

Confidence in the media to report news fairly and accurately is at an all-time low, according to a 2014 Gallup poll and events at the University of Missouri last week made it clear that protesters did not want journalists on the scene. We examine how Americans view the media.

Guests:

  • Ryan Thomas is an assistant professor of journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism at MU.
  • Genelle Belmas is an associate professor at KU School of Journalism. 
  • Frank Morris is KCUR’s national correspondent and senior editor.
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