In the US, the media is primarily a commercial enterprise owned by a handful of corporate conglomerates.

 In the US, the media is primarily a commercial enterprise owned by a handful of corporate conglomerates. It has been argued that the media is thus mainly concerned with gaining viewers/readers/listeners/clicks to generate profit above all else.

1. Do you agree with this assessment?
2. What effect would this phenomenon have on the type of news and reporting that is broadcast, and
3. what effect does it have on public opinion?
4. If you could make one recommendation to improve the media and the way people get their news information to inform their positions on policies and government, what would it be?