Directions

Watch the video below, and then answer the question.

As stranded Carnival Cruise passengers began finally disembarking in Mobile, Alabama, late Thursday evening, MSNBC had NBC News correspondent Mark Potter on the scene to speak with them.

One young lady during her over three minute interview tried to cite a Bible verse that helped her get through the ordeal, but Potter then pulled his microphone away and ended the discussion:

 

Identifying Media Bias

To accurately identify different types of bias, you should be aware of the issues of the day, and the liberal and conservative perspectives on each issue.

Types of Media Bias:

Questions

1.  Why do you think the NBC reporter ended the interview before the young woman finished what she was saying? (Do you think he cut her off deliberately?)  Explain your answer.