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Why are Sinclair's scripted news segments such a big deal?

  • Written by Amanda Lotz, Fellow, Peabody Media Center; Professor of Media Studies, University of Michigan
Sinclair Broadcast Group is under fire, following the spread of a video showing anchors at its stations reading a script criticizing 'fake' news stories.Steve Ruark/AP Photo

On March 31, Deadspin produced a video showing a chorus of local news anchors delivering the exact same scripted speech to viewers.

The message – denouncing media bias...

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