Media tend to cover stories with high dramatic or entertainment value and avoid more substantive political coverage in order to draw a large audience.

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This is known as the "media's bias towards sensationalism" or the "sensationalization of news" and it is a commonly observed phenomenon in journalism. The media often prioritize stories that they believe will generate more viewership or readership, even if they are less important or less substantive than other stories. This can lead to a skewed representation of the news and a lack of coverage on important political issues.

Media Tend to Cover Stories with High Dramatic or Entertainment