1. Who or what is the “beast”?
The beast is the news media’s audience.
2. Why does it need to be fed?
It needs to be fed because people rely on the news media as their source for the most important and up-to-date news. Feeding the beast involves reaching the public in order to make them informed citizens.
3. What compromises (if any) might occur in trying to feed the 24-hour news cycle in print, TV and the Internet?
The 24-hour news cycle can force media outlets to choose sacrifice accuracy and quality for speed and quantity. The Internet has made people accustomed to hearing/reading stories right when they happen, so TV and print media have to try and keep up as well. When trying to get the news out to the pubic as quickly as possible, some media outlets do not have time to find multiple reliable sources and amply fact check, so the media will have to rely on the trust they have established with their audience and run the story with a higher possibility of error.
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