1. AP GOV Review: Video #21 - The Functions And Structures Of the News Media
Everything You Need To Know About The Functions And Structures Of The News Media To Succeed In AP Government

2. Types Of Mass Media Print: Newspapers
Once the most popular, this has faded in recent years
AP, New York Times, etc.
Yellow Journalism of late 19th/early 20th centuries
Magazines
Like newspapers, magazines are not as popular a source
Broadcast:
Radio:
Made famous from FDR’s “fire-side” chats
Most radio devoted to politics is talk radio, not necessarily news radio
TV:
Made famous from the 1960 presidential election
Virtually all Americans own a tv
Cable news has become more popular in recent years
Internet:
Fastest growing source for news - especially for younger people

3. Functions Of Mass Media
The Media is a linkage institution!
Connects people to the government
Report News:
The media reports political news in addition to events
The Federalist Papers
Reports on campaigns:
Media reports polls of candidates, and reports on the goals/messages of campaigns
Candidates can be seen on news programs almost 24/7
Run campaign ads
The media as a watchdog:
Reports on scandals, issues, and fact-check
Watergate in the 1970s

4. Test Tips Multiple-Choice: The media as a linkage institution
Free Response:
The media’s role in influencing politics (2012) - more in next two videos

5. See You Back Here For Video #22 - The Impacts of the news media on Politics
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