Quality media can't be saved, because there's no demand for it. People these days like 5 second soundbites, flashy graphics, overly dramatic music, talking heads that scream and foam at the mouth, and "debate" shows that involve people shouting scripted soundbites at each other.
If there was still a lot of demand for quality news presented in a calm, reasonable, and intelligent way, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer would be the top-rated show on television.
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