Media News Daily: Top Stories for 09/04/2025

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“Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” Renewed for 11th Season

Sinclair, Inc. has renewed its weekly investigative news program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” for an 11th season. The show, known for its accountability journalism and conservative viewpoints, will continue airing Sunday mornings across Sinclair’s stations and syndicated markets. Host Sharyl Attkisson, a five-time Emmy Award winner, will lead the season premiere with a report from El Salvador on President Nayib Bukele’s military-led crime reduction strategy, exploring its potential applicability in the U.S. The episode also marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (Read More) (The Desk Rating)

Pew Research: Distrust in National News Doesn’t Stop Some From Trusting Certain Outlets

A new analysis from Pew Research Center finds that even among Americans who distrust national news organizations, many still trust specific outlets—often those aligned with their political views. “Distrusters” among Republicans are more likely to trust Fox News, The Joe Rogan Experience, Newsmax, and other right-leaning sources. By contrast, Democratic “distrusters” tend to be less loyal to specific outlets, though they remain more trusting overall than their Republican counterparts. Among those who trust national media, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and PBS are most frequently trusted. (Read More) (Pew Research Center Rating)

C-SPAN Joins YouTube TV and Hulu Live

C-SPAN has inked carriage agreements with YouTube TV and Hulu Live, bringing its three public affairs channels to both platforms this fall. The deals will integrate C-SPAN’s unfiltered government coverage into YouTube TV’s base package and make the content available to Hulu’s live streaming audience. As more viewers shift away from traditional cable, C-SPAN aims to expand its reach and relevance by entering major streaming platforms. The agreements will also support visibility for C-SPAN’s upcoming “America 250” programming tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)