The Ratings Peril

“But why is American democracy in peril? Some portion of the blame — not a tiny portion — belongs to the network executive who couldn’t resist the ‘ratings machine.’”

 —Margaret Sullivan, media columnist, “Jeff Zucker’s legacy is defined by his promotion of Donald Trump,” The Washington Post, Feb. 3, 2022.

• Editorial Comment: Zucked up.

 

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Edward C. Pease, Ph.D.
Professor & Department Head Emeritus
Department of Journalism & Communication
Utah State University
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