Agenda Setting & Gatekeeping

Agenda Setting & Gatekeeping

Agenda Setting & Gatekeeping

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Question

Briefly explain what is meant when a media expert says major television networks and national newspapers are responsible for agenda-setting.

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Question

How might the rise of the Internet cancel out or reduce the agenda-setting effect in media? Based on the opposing arguments expressed in the video, explain which view you most agree with and why.