250 words per each question, APA. 2 refs each,

250 words per each question, APA. 2 refs each,

Discussion 1

“The Media and Public Trust” Please respond to the following:

Discuss one or two reasons it seems that the media have lost the public trust in the U.S.

Debate It – Take a position on this statement: Democracies need an investigative, confrontational press it can trust – not reality TV news.

Discussion 2

“Money and Politics” Please respond to the following:

Discuss two or three ways money has influenced the political process in the U.S. Support your views with one or two reasons and/or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)