Totally agree but traditional media was never as ubiquitous as internet based media companies. Their pervasiveness is just at completely diff level. Hence the effects are much more impactful compared to traditional media.

I agree with the mallorean below. Lobbying should be eliminated. It’s just a legal way to bribe and it has corroded the democratic system.

Don't forget Hollywood. They're notoriously political, and almost entirely one-sided.

It gets tiring, trying to find somewhat impartial sources of news. The best I've found is 'Real Clear Politics'. They carry blatantly biased articles, but from both sides of the aisle.