Jon Stewart destroys CNN for fact-checking a skit from Saturday Night Live but neglecting to check many of the outrageous statements made by their interviewees such as AZ Senator John Kyl, UT Senator Orrin Hatch and others. Stewart targets CNN but obviously his message is a broad comment on the current state of news gathering. It has become less about providing the public service of keeping the government in check by researching & fact-checking; and more about sensationalism and appearing to provide "balanced" coverage. Usually the "balance" that they strive for comes at the expense of watering-down valid points & issues because even one person disagrees. These days I put much more faith in organizations such as Media Matters, Politifact, and HuffPost.
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