Stifling lies is the solution. Say whatever you like about the Gov’t and you’re protected. But repeating lies is an issue. “They’re eating the cats, they’re eating the dogs” was repeated like it was true. “First week with no murders in DC” is a lie, and “ news” outlets have duty to correct them.
You can't make them do it.
Not with current laws, no. Being a reporter or “newscaster” at one time had professional performance expectations attached, starting with verifying facts. That went out the window with Fox Nooz. Regulations only exist to regulate evil, and new laws would codify those professional expectations.
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