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sabina

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Which of the following is a reason why talk radio is characterized as the Wild West of the media?
 
  A) A huge variety of journalistic conventions are observed.
  B) The leading shows are broadcast from western states.
  C) Talk-show hosts do not attempt to hide their political biases.
  D) The audiences are larger in the West than in any other part of the country.
  E) Talk-show hosts care more about the truth of their statements than entertainment value.

Question 2

Podcasting can be defined as:
 
  A) a technique for fitting events into a familiar story or filtering information through preconceived ideas.
  B) spinning a story or an event in a way that is favorable to a political candidate.
  C) narrowing the focus of news to a local area.
  D) managing news coverage to gain media exposure for a political candidate.
  E) the distribution of audio or video files to personal computers or mobile devices such as smartphones.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E



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