By reading this chapter, you will be able to:

8.1 Contrast different political news media sources in the twenty-first century

8.2 Trace the historical development of the American news media

8.3 Discuss changes in the regulation of media ownership and media content

8.4 Evaluate the consequences of the pressure on traditional news outlets to compete for an audience

8.5 Contrast different perspectives on bias in the media and the power of the media to shape political understanding and behaviors