how is news produced?

For sociologist Arnaud Esquerre, political news, “it is also what we comment on (…), it is not only the facts, but also the interpretations of the facts“. The researcher claims that the comment and the “discussion“, according to his own formula, are essential components of democratic life.

“An important element that emerges is that if the facts are presented as being true, what is important is to be able to offer interpretations other than those offered by journalists.“, he continued. “Some politicians complain about a society of permanent commentary, but it is vital. We cannot at the same time deplore the fact that there is a permanent commentary and also deplore that there is abstention. If you want them to vote, first they have to think about what’s going on in the political news.”