A media analyst warns that the "media conglomerate" is selectively contributing to hysteria about global warming because the focus is only on stories that allege man-made carbon emissions are the problem. The analyst further states that there are plenty of opposing opinions from credible scientists that don't get airtime. He concludes that we are being deceived with an unbalanced, media-selected view. Which theoretical perspective has informed this critic's observations?
A) functional
B) anarchist
C) postmodern
D) critical

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The critic's observations reflect a critical perspective, as they are questioning the power dynamics and biases present in the media conglomerate's reporting on global warming.

A Media Analyst Warns That the "Media Conglomerate" Is Selectively