Keller's version of news is one where all content in a story is generated by the two opposing sides PR firms, in which he gives both sides equal space.
To go out and find facts independent of these actors is considered "activist" and therefore unbiased.
In his world, there are no facts -- just assertions made by interested players. His job as a reporter is simply to record the stage managed argument.
This is the standard defence for a reporter who has built a career out of never offending anyone powerful.
> In his world, there are no facts -- just assertions made by interested players. His job as a reporter is simply to record the stage managed argument.
IMHO this is also why journalism has had so much trouble recently monetizing their product, they are a middlemen pushing a message from someone that wants it disseminated as widely as possible onto people whom they expect to pay for the privilege. They are asking for money to the wrong side of the equation.
To go out and find facts independent of these actors is considered "activist" and therefore unbiased.
In his world, there are no facts -- just assertions made by interested players. His job as a reporter is simply to record the stage managed argument.
This is the standard defence for a reporter who has built a career out of never offending anyone powerful.