The bizarre concept that is newstainment has crept into the American lexicon and bombarded our TV sets. Ideological slants on the news, coupled with maniacal talking heads aiming for shock value over substance, are dangerous and growing trends. The misguided notion that it is okay to treat news as entertainment — as long as it captures viewers — has far-reaching ramifications for our democracy, and for online publishing as well.
Source:The Day The News Died
