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What does it mean?
Parliamentary speeches are often filtered through press to appeal to an uninformed public.
In plain terms
Politicians talk through reporters to fool the public.
What can you take from it?
Political messages are often simplified for mass consumption.

Where it applies

  • news reporting
  • political speeches
  • campaigns

Putting it to work

  • read primary sources
  • question media framing
  • verify claims

Questions to consider

  • How do you know if news is neutral?
  • What is your role as a voter?

Another view

Media communication is necessary to reach voters.

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