Political importance of mass media.

Discuss and explain the political importance of mass media.
Define and explain "Red State” and "Blue State" media. Fifty (50) point questions:
Provide citations and a works cited entry for the resources for your answer.
Discuss and explain the four models/underlying theories of news making
Discuss and explain how journalist serve as political actors
Define and explain fake news explain how to identify fake news
textbook chapters 2 and 4 and points.
Provide 'in paragraph' explain who the media plays a
Seventy-Fifty (75) point question:
Provide citations and a works cited entry for the resources for your answer. Based on the course readings, review the research that shows that consumers search out news sources that reinforce their political values. Based on the course readings, (1) Discuss and explain the ten (10) elements that must be present in a story to be considered news; (2) Provide an example of these elements would apply to politics, politicians and or political institutions.