What should this mean in an Internet and information-cluttered world?
What happens when news media organizations seize clear opportunities to advance ratings and profits, and focus on making stars out of attractive anchors and articulate reporters?
In other words, should NBC be bragging about its “Anchor for America,” or CBS its “trio of self-admiring morning stars” matter to us at all?
Or should investigating the existing president, and inviting adversaries to say whatever they will, be what “speaking truth to power” means to us?
Or should a focus on popularity polls no longer frame the approach of media organizations, when explaining facts, truth, and context, are much more important?
Should we therefore expect much more of news media organizations than focusing on advancing their own successes?
Larry D. Lauer 
Absolutely we should expect more. Whatever happened to the idea of promoting the public interest with actual facts? Also, somewhat longer and more thoughtful news segments would be effective in this regard. Thank you Larry for your contributions to this very important matter.
Good observations. We should expect more from these major news agencies.