News about national politics, events or trends that affect a broad audience. National journalism can have a significant impact on public opinion and shape national conversations and policy decisions. It is also an important tool to hold local institutions accountable and highlight community issues.
In Q1 2025, CNN finished as the second most-watched cable news network in primetime and total day. The network saw the highest rise in its primetime share versus Q1 2024 with its NewsNight show. Fox News continued to be the most-watched network in both categories. However, the network’s demo share declined -6% and -1% respectively.
A correspondent is a journalist based in a foreign city (often the capital of a country) who covers a region or sometimes an entire continent and files stories to his/her news editor. Correspondents typically stay in contact with local officials, members of the community and other journalists to identify strategic sources. They also maintain contacts among diplomats, members of the military and other organizations on the ground that may provide them with valuable information about a specific situation.
As a result of these interactions, the reporter’s objectivity is compromised by the biases that he/she picks up from various sources and the narrative presented in his/her stories. This study explores whether consumers of news are receiving an accurate and unbiased reflection of their national or worldly concerns despite the efforts made by reporters to remain objective. The article further identifies limitations of the current system and discusses potential solutions.
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