Describe the mutual exploitation model and explain how elites and the media benefit from their relationship with each other.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: According to the author, the news media exploits elites by using them for cheap sources of news that they know will interest the public. At the same time, the elites exploit the news media by using them to communicate with the public and present public images that will help their political, economic, and social ambitions. Economic forces and self-interest drive the media and elites to choose to cater to each other’s needs.
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