Which of the following is a critical assertion about the media as argued by Herman and Chomsky?
A) The media serves the economic interests of the dominant class.
B) The media attempts to suspend bias and be objective.
C) The media simply reflects common societal interests.
D) The media's news is not filtered nor interpreted but merely reported.

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Herman and Chomsky argue that the media serves the economic interests of the dominant class, particularly their corporate interests. They argue that the media's ownership by large corporations creates a bias towards serving their interests and maintaining the status quo.

Which of the Following Is a Critical Assertion About the Media