Why does most television news coverage feature predictable events, like news conferences?
a. Predictable events are favored by American media consumers.
b. Predictable events usually have large corporate sponsors.
c. Predictable events allow nuanced reporting over time.
d. Predictable events are easier for the media to cover.
d
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