Question 1) How does the news media have both a symbiotic and adversarial relationship with politics (politicians)? How have you seen this relationship demonstrated in your lifetime?

Question 2) How can politicians use the media to help their own interests? Discuss how various politicians (hint….mostly presidents) have used the media to advance their own interests. Can you provide modern examples of this phenomenon?

Question 3) What are ‘leaks?’ What recent examples of leaks can you think of? What types of problems can leaks cause? What issues are raised when leaks occur?

Question 4) find a current news article, summarize it and provide both your opinions and a link to the article. ( please make sure this is a seperate attachment from questions 1-3)