A free press is necessary for a functioning democracy.
If the standard for airing a story becomes “the government must agree to be interviewed,” then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state. - Sharyn Alfonsi
When people in my life complain about “media bias” as the reason to dismiss or downplay the implications of a news story it generally sidesteps a whole discussion about what can credibly be called news vs. opinion/commentary. This whole dust-up provides a useful window into how “news” actually gets published - the reporting, editorial, legal, and business decisions that inform the process.
