Discussion 1: The Media and Public Trust Please respond to the following: Discuss one or two reasons it seems that the media have lost the public trust in the U.S. Debate It Take a position on this statement: Democracies need an investigative, confrontational press it can trust not reality TV news. Discussion 2: Money and Politics Please respond to the following: Discuss two or three ways money has influenced the political process in the U.S. Support your views with one or two reasons and/or examples. (Cite any sources you referenced.)