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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Fox Channel's The O'Reilly Factor. This paper considers the claim that this program is a "no spin zone" in terms of politics or viewpoints presented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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of the quality, focus and message of this television show, The OReily Factor creates news bias and perpetuates stereotypes based on the issues that are related and the methods use
to create what they describe as a "no spin zone" talk show. For decades, the American public has depended on the news media and talk shows
like The OReilly Factor to create a vision of the country and define the way we approach our understanding of politics, and social and international issues. One of the
fundamental assumptions in the modern society is that journalism, even television journalism, occurs without consideration for the journalists own personal beliefs and absent from journalistic bias. Unfortunately, while this
assumption may direct the way in which individuals perceive the information presented on television, it has little validity when applied to television journalism. The television news magazine programs
like 20/20 and The OReilly Factor have long maintained the credibility of this format. Though the journalists who participate in these programs may themselves demonstrate some ability towards unbiased
reporting, these programs are created to attract viewers, not to present the truth. As a result of this focus and the fact that most Americans have demonstrated a greater
interest in the violent, abhorrent and the morose, the focus of these programs is often negative. It has been recognized that even when these programs present both sides of
a story, the way the information is presented creates a bias. Talk shows use techniques like presentation tone, camera angles and specific shots, and the emphasis on one side
of the story over another, in order to present a biased view of the story. Understanding the influence of the television talk show programs on the American
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