Who or what is the "beast"?
-The "beast" is society, and their need for 24-hour news. Giving the people what they want. There is an example in the video that shows people at a TV publication discussing which stories, which is basically the food, they want to go on air. They do this because they want to chose stories that will keep the public interested and coming back for more.
Why does it need to be fed?
- This "beast" needs to be fed because of people's right to know what is happening in the world. If people do not pay attention to the news, no matter what media, they will not have a full understanding of the environment surrounding them.
What compromises (if any) might occur in trying to feed the 24-hour news cycle in print, TV and the Internet?
- Comparing all of these media sources, news can portray different things on the same story. In print, there isn't a lot of room to go in depth unlike TV and the Internet. Also, if there is breaking news that happens mid-day, print publications cannot send out another print story, it would be published the next day. With TV and the Internet, news can be reported 24 hours a day, more specifically for the Internet.
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