Rupert Murdoch’s War on Journalism

The movie aims to shed light on various aspects and problems related to journalism

The movie aims to shed light on various aspects and problems related to journalism. Admittedly, the basis of any democracy is the ability of the populace to make knowledgeable decisions regarding issues (Kitty 2). Despite Fox News’ claims to provide fair and balanced reporting, this movie gathers a remarkable amount of evidence to demonstrate the channel’s bias.

News aired as an opinion piece

Additionally, the news is aired as an opinion piece rather than a report. Bill Reilly, who hosts the O’Reilly Factor on Fox, is the host most infamous for this recent affairs approach (Carey 6). Hence, he demolishes a youthful man who’s father passed on in the assail on the Twin Towers, and however who is truly against the warfare in Iraq. The message is loud and clear that Fox News remains to have a conservative right wing outline with open support for political parties such as the Republican Party within the United States.

Other news agencies emulating Fox

It is a wrong thing that other news agencies are beginning to emulate the Fox. Notably, it is easier to air an opinion rather than investigating substantial reports (Kitty 3). Therefore the viewers will be faced with confusing commentary with the news. Admittedly, the downgrading of journalism within different media is a disaster in our planet today. The movie certainly throws into viewpoint broadcasters such as ABC should value truth in journalism.

Respecting journalism as the voice of the people

Overall, the journalism should be respected since it is the voice of the people. It is a depiction of what is occurring at the Fox News. With a free media, the society gets to know various activities and development that happen around them as opposed to a situation where media is exposed to violence. Thus, the society can be compelled to change its genitive ways and join in the reform that aims to build the community.

Works Cited

Carey, James W. Communication as a culture, revised edition: Essays on media and society. Routledge, 2008. Available at;https://books.google.co.ke/books?hl=en&lr=&id=N2aRAgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=Media+and+Culture+-10th+edition.&ots=XyqqES---c&sig=QVe1qNw2oOj2KFrmhEWHHIvpaLk&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Media%20and%20Culture%20-10th%20edition.&f=false (Accessed on 10th Oct. 2017.)

Kitty, Alexandra. Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch’s war on journalism. Red Wheel Weiser, 2005. Available at https://books.google.co.ke/books?hl=en&lr=&id=oJq29Mr7AzoC&oi=fnd&pg=PT4&dq=OutFoxed:+Rupert+Murdoch%E2%80%99s+War+on+Journalism&ots=nGwu3WinTf&sig=a8kz4BKbypMlBUQbeIVmfdvjjSQ&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=OutFoxed%3A%20Rupert%20Murdoch%E2%80%99s%20War%20on%20Journalism&f=false (Accessed on 10th Oct. 2017.)