News outlets cover natural disasters purportedly as a public service. But there’s no denying that such coverage is a ratings boon for their bottom line – catering as it does to the perverse thrill of suspense that keeps us fixated on the hype of impending doom. [But] Americans are blessed with the technology, escape routes… Read more.
Hurricane Florence: Trump Antics, Media Hype Flooding Impact
Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 8:38 AM